Why did my wall heater stop heating?
A heater that blows cold air or does nothing at all can be a tripped or worn breaker, a failed thermostat, a loose connection, or a burned-out element. We test the circuit first and then the heater, so you know whether a repair will do it or the heater should be replaced. Some jobs are getting a heater back on that someone disconnected years ago:
These guys just hooked up my wall heater and got another one going that had been disconnected for some reason, and for a much better price than others! Could not be more pleased! :)
Adding heat to a room
A converted garage, a basement bedroom, or a bathroom at the far end of the house often needs heat the furnace doesn't reach. A new wall heater means a new 240-volt circuit from the breaker box, so we check that the panel has room before anything else. The heater also has to match the room. One sized too small runs all the time and the room stays cool, and we size it from the room's square footage. For heating and cooling a whole addition, a ductless mini-split is worth pricing alongside.
Replacing a worn-out wall heater
Most wall heaters fit into a standard-size can in the wall, so a replacement heater of the same size and voltage often slides into the existing opening. We check the wire and breaker against the new heater's label, then swap it and test it. If you're remodeling a bathroom, it's a good time to replace the heater along with the rest of the wiring.
Room around the heater
Every heater's label lists how much space it needs from furniture, curtains, and bedding. Wall heaters blow warm air out the front, so a dresser or a couch pushed against one blocks the heat and holds it against whatever is in the way. When we pick the spot for a new heater, we put it on a wall that stays clear.
Thermostats you can reach
Baseboard heaters with a dial on the unit can be moved to a wall thermostat, which is easier to reach and holds the room closer to the temperature you set. Nick added a heater thermostat for David M. along with new outlets and a fan switch:
Nick was super friendly, came up with great solutions, and performed high quality work including new outlets, fan switch, and heater thermostat.