No we recommend using a thermostat to control your heater.
Wall mounted thermostate connected to an electric baseboard heater.
Careful attention to specific wiring connections will result in a successful.
If you are going to put in a baseboard heater make the thermostat set up the best you can by separating it from the heater body this provides more accurate temperature gauging plus it makes it easier for users to access the thermostat.
A new line voltage thermostat will need to be connected as part of the installation of the new baseboard heater.
A line voltage thermostat is typically used with single room heaters such as electric wall heaters or electric baseboard heaters.
Make sure the airflow around the thermostat isn t blocked by shelves pictures or other wall décor.
Always mount a thermostat on an inside wall away from drafts direct sunlight or any appliances that could affect its temperature reading.
Mount wall thermostats used with a baseboard heater across the room from the heater.
Thomas with cadet tech support shows you how to install a double pole wall thermostat on a 240 volt electric baseboard heater.
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Electric baseboard heaters are good for spot heating areas of your house that central hvac does not reach.