Baseboard Heater
Baseboard Heaters: Portable or Built-in?
As the cold season begins to set in, it is important to be well prepared. For years, people have looked to electric heaters to keep them and their families warm, during the cold months. Yet purchasing a heater can be confusing sometimes. Whether it be wall, space or baseboard it is important to purchase the right kind of heater the suits you. The first rate staff at Air-N-Water have been researching and testing multiple heaters and have posted their results online.
Base Board Heaters
Electric baseboard heaters are heaters designed to line the wall and provide heat for the entire room by using convection heat to circulate the air. As the baseboard heater heats the immediate air, it begins to rise and the cold air begins to fall to the floor, only to be immediately heated and continue this trend until your room is warm and toasty. Baseboard heaters traditionally have 500 watts to 1500 watts of power and usually cover anywhere between 50 to 150 square feet. They are extremely easy to maintain and often have a circuit breaker to prevent over heating. Up keep is generally easy and revolves around minor cleaning and the removal of dust and lint.
Baseboard heaters are generally quiet and there is never any type of threat from ember or sparks. There are differences between models, perhaps the biggest being whether they are hard wired or portable. But what are the differences between them? Which one is the better choice?
The main difference between portable and hard wired heaters is portability and power. Generally speaking portable heaters offer less heat then hard wired ones. Portable models are easy to take with you letting you place them effortlessly from room to room without worrying about any installation. Of course there are exceptions depending on the model. We have provided two reviews of products that are exemplary in each category.
Hard Wired Baseboard Heater
The Qmark HBB500 baseboard heater is perfect for households with kids and pets. It sports a sheathed electric heating element that is totally immersed in a heat-transfer liquid and sealed in a heater-length copper tube. Its large diameter reservoir maximizes the volume of heat storage fluid to prolong the thermal constant of the entire heater. It heats even after it is turned off to save you energy and keep your house warm. It easily attaches to any wall no matter what flooring you are using.
The low operating temperature allows carpet to be installed up to and around the baseboard. Heavy-duty welded steel louvered grilles discourage insertion of foreign objects and direct heat outward into the room. It features a built-in cut off feature to prevent any potential damage.
Portable Baseboard Heaters
The Fahrenheat FBE15002 portable electric baseboard heater is a safe low-profile heater that fits perfectly against the baseboard for use in any room. Its neutral off-white finish fits in home with any decor. It has carrying handles is great for easy mobility. The built-in thermostat is great for constant regulating of the temperature. The FBE15002 features a full-length sensor that automatically shuts off the heater if it becomes blocked and begins to over heat. Heavy-duty construction provides unfailing durability. The manufacturer’s protects against any unforeseen problems. Best of all it pumps out 5,200 BTUS of power with its twin 1000/1500 watt output settings.
About the Author
Ben Netherton is a product editor with extensive knowledge of Baseboard Heaters.
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Intertherm THERMOSTAT KIT — Model: EBK1-24 — For Baseboard Heaters — 240V $5.00 |
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Intertherm THERMOSTAT KIT — Model: NBK-1 — For Baseboard Heaters — 120 – 240V $5.00 |
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MARLEY DSW2W BASEBOARD HEATER ACC. DISCONNECT SWITCH $10.00 |
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Installation of Baseboard Heaters and Wall Mounted Heat $10.39 |
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1947 American Standard House Baseboard Radiant Panel Heater Print Ad $10.99 |
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NEW IN BOX MARLEY ELECTRIC RA1NW RA1NWC BASEBOARD HEATER ACCESSORY $12.80 |
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MARLEY ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATER Single Pole Thermostat $12.99 |
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Baseboard Heater Tstat $14.00 |
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NEW IN BOX MARLEY BERKO TA1AW BASEBOARD HEATER THERMOSTAT $14.50 |
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NIB TRANE 3/4″ CONTROL VALVE FOR 8-1/4″ BASEBOARD CONVECTOR HEATER $14.99 |
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Columbus Electric Single Pole Thermostat 125/250/277 Volt Baseboard Heater $14.99 |
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Lasko 39-3/4 in.Portable Electric Convection Baseboard Heater 5628 $15.99 |
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1 honeywell manual thermostat for baseboard heaters $18.00 |
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Dimplex Built In Electric Baseboard Thermostat Heaters $18.69 |
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CADET 30′ 2.5′ BASEBOARD HEATER 240V 500W ALMOND BNIBS $19.95 |
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Lasko 39-3/4 in.Portable Electric Convection Baseboard Heater 5628 $19.99 |
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BASEBOARD HEATER ACCESSORY ELECTRIC – ( TA1TPAW ) $19.99 |
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Lasko 39-3/4 in 1500 watt Portable Electric Convection Baseboard Heater/Remote $20.00 |
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King thermostat kit for KB style baseboard heaters single pole 25 amp KBT $20.00 |
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King thermostat kit model KBT for KB base board heaters part # 15189 single pole $20.00 |
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King thermostat kit model BTA-1 for X,B & 2 base board heaters single pole $20.00 |
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TPI TBS Thermostat Single Pole Fits in Baseboard Heater NIB $20.00 |
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NEW IN BOX Berko Marley TA1AW SP Baseboard Heater ThermostaT $20.00 |
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Electric Baseboard Heater Thermostat (Free 2-3 Day Priority Shipping) $20.00 |
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Berko Marley TA1AW SP Baseboard Heater Thermostat NEW $20.50 |
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Berko Marley TA2AW DP Baseboard Heater Thermostat for 2500 Series NEW $20.50 |
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SQUARE D BASEBOARD HEATER ACCESSORY THERMOSTAT TA-2 $20.99 |
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Cadet 120V 2.5 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in White 2F500-1W $20.99 |
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NEW Qmark Electronic Baseboard Heater TA1ANW accessory $22.99 |
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Emerson BB-S-K-18 8″ Section W/ Switch & Receptacle For BB-S Baseboard Heaters $24.95 |
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3′ Sterling Baseboard Heater Element & Enclosure CU75-3 $24.99 |
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Cadet 120V, 2.5 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in Almond 2F500-1A $24.99 |
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Cadet 240V, 2.5 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in White 2F500W $24.99 |
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Cadet 240V, 2.5 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in Almond 2F500A $24.99 |
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Fahrenheat/Marley F2543 3 ft Baseboard Heater $25.00 |
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Fahrenheat/Marley F2543 3 ft Baseboard Heater $25.00 |
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NEW! QMark Electric Baseboard Heater (model 2542W) $25.00 |
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King built in thermostat kit BKT2 model K and CB baseboard heaters double pole $25.00 |
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BASEBOARD HEATER ACCESSORY TC-2 TC2 THERMOMETER TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER $27.00 |
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Berko Marley 2542W Electric Baseboard Heater 400W 2ft $27.00 |
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FAHRENHEAT 30″ STANDARD ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATER MODEL# F25426 $27.99 |
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Cadet 750W, 3 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in Almond 3F750A $27.99 |
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~ ( ENCLOSURE ONLY ) for Slant/Fin 30-DW 3′ Baseboard Heater nu-white E-W $28.00 |
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Intertherm EBK-1-24 Baseboard Heater End Cap Kit EBH-28 -24 -27 NOS $28.00 |
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Berko Marley 2512W Electric Baseboard Heater 400W 2ft $28.50 |
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CADET BY HONEYWELL, DELUXE MECHANICAL THERMOSTAT BASEBOARD HEATERS $28.99 |
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Baseboard heater 300W 240V 22″ white OUELLET OFM0300BL $29.00 |
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NEW BaseBoard Heater 2000 Watts 96″ Long $29.00 |
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DIMPLEX DBH1000 ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATER WHITE 240V AC 1000W WATT 48IN 46252 $29.15 |
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King BKT1 Built in Thermostat Kit for Models K & CB Series Baseboard heaters $29.95 |
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MARLEY ELECTRIC 2543W 750W ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATER $29.95 |
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Patton baseboard heater thermostat 3271AD 120V single pole almond $29.95 |
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Cadet 750W, 3 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in White 3F750W $29.99 |
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Cadet 1000W, 4 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in White 4F1000-1W $29.99 |
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8 Berko DR6 DR-6 Duplex Receptacle for Baseboard Heater $29.99 |
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Cadet Electric Baseboard Heater- 120V 500W White 2F500W-1W $29.99 |
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MARKEL ELECTRIC BASEBOARD THERMOSTAT HEATER HEAT SWITCH $29.99 |
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60″ NEW,Electric Baseboard Heater, 220vac NIB $29.99 |
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2′ Sterling Baseboard Heater Element & Enc CLCU75-2 NEW $29.99 |
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Honeywell Electric Baseboard Heaters, digiral control (pick up only in Chicago) $30.00 |
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NEW! QMark Electric Baseboard Heater model 2543W $30.00 |
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NEW! QMark Electric Baseboard Heater model 2543NW $30.00 |
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QMark Electric Baseboard Heater model number 2544W $30.00 |
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( ENCLOSURE ONLY ) for Slant/Fin 30-DW 5′ Baseboard Heater nu-white E-W $30.00 |
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Cadet 1000W, 4 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in Almond 4F1000-1A $30.99 |
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Double Pole Thermostat F2500 Series Electric Convector Baseboard Heater FTA2A $30.99 |
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Electric Convector Baseboard Heater 240V, 500W, 1706 BTU/hr., 30″ long, F25426 $31.99 |
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Cadet Baseboard Heater 750 Watts 240V 3 Ft. White $32.70 |
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Cadet 09950 240V 500W 30″ White Baseboard Heater $32.99 |
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Cadet 30-Inch 240-Volt Almond Electric Baseboard Heater $32.99 |
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Cadet Electric Baseboard Heater-240V 500W White #9950 $32.99 |
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Cadet Electric Baseboard Heater-240V 350W White #9949 $32.99 |
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Cadet 240V, 4 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in Almond 4F1000A $32.99 |
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Cadet Mfg 09950 240V 500w 30″ White Electric Zone Baseboard Heater (Hardwire) $32.99 |
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NEW HOMEBASIX 6231930 ELECTRIC 30″ BASEBOARD HEATER LOW PROFILE STEEL CABINET $33.99 |
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NEW Baseboard Heater Thermostat Ea. Electric Wall & Ceiling Heate TBS $34.01 |
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Dayton Baseboard Heater 36 in ZX $34.60 |
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Cadet 240V, 4 Feet Electric Baseboard Heater in White 4F1000W $34.99 |
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Cadet 05532 120V 750W 36″ White Baseboard Heater $34.99 |
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Ouellet Electric Baseboard Heater 300 Watt, Almond $34.99 |
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120″ NEW Electric Baseboard Heater 220vac 2500 w, NIB $34.99 |
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Cadet Mfg 05532 120V 750w 6.25a 36″ Electric Zone Baseboard Heater (Hardwire) $34.99 |
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Markel 4′ Baseboard Heater volts 240/208 watt1000/750 $35.00 |
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SoleuusAIR HGW-203 Base Board Infared Heater $35.00 |
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Electric Convector Baseboard Heater 240V, 750W, 3412 BTU/hr. 3´ long, F2543 $35.99 |
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Berko Marley 2513W Electric Baseboard Heater 750W 3ft $36.00 |
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Ouellet Electric Baseboard Heater 300 Watt, White $36.99 |
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Ouellet Baseboard Heater Almond, 500 Watts, 240 Volts $36.99 |
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NEW! QMark Electric Baseboard Heater model 2545NW $38.00 |
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QMark Electric Baseboard Heater model number 2545W $38.00 |
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QMARK MARLEY 2512W NAVAJO WHITE 2500 RESIDENTIAL BASEBOARD HEATER ELECTRIC $38.33 |
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Qmark 2512W 400 w / 2 Ft Long / 110 v Baseboard Heater $38.90 |
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Qmark 2512NW 400 w / 2 Ft Long / 110 v Baseboard Heater $38.90 |
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Qmark 2542W 400w / 2′ Long / 208-240v Navajo White Baseboard Heater $38.90 |
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Cadet Mfg 09952 240V 750w 36″ Electric Zone Baseboard Heater (Hardwire) $38.99 |
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New QMark 2512W White Electric Baseboard Convection Space Heater 400 W $39.14 |
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NEW QMark White / Cream 25126W Electric Baseboard Heater 2.5 Ft Whole Room Heat $39.47 |
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NEW Baseboard Heater Thermostat Ea. Electric Wall & Ceiling Heate TBD $39.58 |
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Room Heater – Q-Mark 2542W Electric Baseboard Heater – Durable Design – New $39.61 |
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Qmark 2542NW 400w / 2 Ft Long / 208 v Baseboard Heater $39.90 |
