How to Move Baseboard Heating | Ask This Old House

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In this video, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner by moving a hot water baseboard heater from one side of a room to another. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner relocate a poorly placed baseboard heater that has been doing very little to heat the space. The heater is located in what used to be a kitchen, but is now a newly renovated family room. Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $200 Skill Level: Hard Tools: Drill [https://amzn.to/2PBwVyY] Pipe cutters [https://amzn.to/3mu56o6] Torch [https://amzn.to/3mv9nb2] PEX expansion tool [https://amzn.to/3cYYBXm] Shopping List: PEX lines [https://bit.ly/3mOJvHi] Hot water baseboard heater [https://amzn.to/3fQHkBx] Solder [https://amzn.to/3wDSSOs] Flux [https://amzn.to/3uy03py] Emery cloth [https://amzn.to/3uKoQa7] Fitting brush [https://amzn.to/2PJ8PCi] Steps for moving a baseboard heater: 1. There are two types of baseboard heaters, electric and hydronic heaters. Figure out what type you have before starting any work. In this case, Richard moved a hydronic heater. Hot water baseboard heaters require some plumbing knowledge, so hiring a professional is advised. 2. Shut off the water lines to the particular zone you are working with. Shut off the boiler electric switch. Wait for the lines and baseboard heater to cool down. 3. Attach a hose to the drain valve and empty the remaining water. 4. Cut the PEX supply and return lines a

Published 2021-04-16 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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