Many of these units are outdated and don’t utilize the sensors to monitor room temperature that more modern units provide. They are also more expensive to operate than newer systems. Many older homes used radiant baseboard heaters as their sole heat source. Remove baseboard heating on your own without the expense of hiring a professional to do so. You may want to save your money and let the professional install your new system instead.
Things You Will Need
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Turn the power off to your baseboard heaters by flipping the corresponding switch to the “OFF” position in your home’s circuit breaker box.
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Unscrew the retaining screws in the baseboard heater, using a screwdriver or power drill with screwdriver bits.
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Lift away the heater from the wall. Use a utility knife to cut away any paint or caulk that has sealed the heater to the wall so you don’t tear the drywall.
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Cut the wires connecting the heater to the wiring in the wall with wire cutters. Carefully cut them as close to the baseboard heater as possible. Screw wire nuts on the ends of the wires.
The Drip Cap
- Radiant baseboard units are metal fixtures located at the base of your wall that contain electrical elements to provide heat.
- If your home has a radiant baseboard heater, you may be ready to remove it.
- Many of these units are outdated and don’t utilize the sensors to monitor room temperature that more modern units provide.
- Cut the wires connecting the heater to the wiring in the wall with wire cutters.