Heating & cooling
Clean electric baseboard heaters
Dust and blocked airflow can create odor, reduce output and overheat electric resistance heaters.
Recommended timingBefore the heating season; more often with pets or dust
What to do
- Turn off the correct breaker, verify the heater is de-energized and allow it to cool.
- Vacuum dust and lint with a soft brush attachment without bending fins or disturbing wiring.
- Keep curtains, furniture, cords, toys and other combustibles outside the manufacturer's clearance zone.
- Have a qualified electrician correct damaged covers, controls, wiring or recurring breaker trips.
If you cannot positively verify that power is off, do not remove a cover or grille.
Official guidance and sources
Product instructions and local requirements take priority for the equipment or material installed at your home.