Install Electric Wall Heater

Labor costs range from 85 200.

Install electric wall heater.

X the cadet com pak twin plus 16 1 4 in. More comfort less energy. After cutting the opening in the wall for your electric wall heater have an electrician install the new circuit and fish the cable to the wall opening between studs allowing slack to wire the heater. Drill a small hole in the ceiling about 3 in.

If your project requires extensive electrical work the cost may increase by 400 or more. If you re not in an earthquake zone skip ahead to the next step. Not including labor a baseboard heater costs between 25 and 200 and a wall heater ranges between 60 and 120. Push the heater into the can and fasten it.

Once the cable is set up use a cable ripper to remove cable sheathing. Of coat hanger or other stiff wire through the drywall into the attic. 4 000 watt fan forced in wall heater is the ideal choice for heating larger areas with a single heater. Electricians generally install 240 volt heaters since they use lower amperage and are more energy efficient than 120 volt heaters.

These straps brace the water tank against the wall to keep the unit from toppling over. Permanently installed electric heaters typically require a dedicated circuit due to the high amount of electrical consumption they require. Seismic straps should be installed approximately 6 inches from the top of the water heater and 18 inches from the bottom. Out from the wall directly above the heater and thermostat locations.

The cadet com pak twin plus 16 1 4 in. Twin heaters connected behind a single grille provide all the benefits of the com pak plus including highly regarded safety components. Installation rates for electric wall heaters vary depending on the type of heater selected and how much prep work is needed. Now with even quieter operation with new motoruse up to 30 less energy with automatically adjusting wattage and faneasy safe install the smart sensor auto adjusts the heater voltage to match your 120 208 or 240 volt power sup.

Install the cover grille. The heater itself can cost between 100 500. Push about 12 in. Electric baseboard heaters can be powered by either a 120 volt or 240 volt circuit.