Baseboard casement heaters have been used to heat homes for many years. Some of the oldest models of baseboard casement heaters use electrical systems that are unsafe according to modern standards. When a heater stops working, it is necessary to replace the system. Removing the old casement heater is surprisingly easy. The main difficulty is preventing the paint, wallpaper or paneling from cracking or tearing when breaking the seal between the heater and the wall.
Instructions
1. Locate the circuit breaker box inside your home. Find the circuit for the baseboard heater and turn it off. Use a voltage tester on the heater to be sure the electricity is off.
2. Unscrew the screws holding the casement heater in place. Set the screws aside.
3. Break the seal between the baseboard casement heater and the wall behind it. Use a flat-head screwdriver or pry bar to break the seal of paint or caulk between the wall and the heater.
4. Pry the baseboard heater away from the wall with the pry bar. Do not pull the wires too quickly, or you can damage them. Carefully lift the casement away from the wall. Set the heater on the floor.
5. Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands from possible electric shock. Cut the wires attaching the heater to the electrical outlets with wire cutters. Cut the wires near the baseboard casement so that they are long enough to attach the new heater to the same wires. Attach wire nuts over the ends of the wires to protect yourself and others from electrical shock when the power is turned back on.
6. Throw the old heater away. Prepare the area to receive the new heater by removing a small section of baseboard and trim surrounding the hole in the wall. Set the pieces aside to use again once you install the new heater. Repeat the entire process for any other baseboard casement heaters you want to remove.
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