Electric Baseboards

Reliable Zone Heating for New Jersey Homes

Electric baseboard heaters offer straightforward, room-by-room heating control without ductwork. Whether you're adding heat to a finished basement, replacing aging units, or installing new zones in an addition, Jay's Electric handles the full scope: circuit sizing, dedicated breakers, thermostat wiring, and code-compliant installation.

We work with both 120V and 240V units, ensuring each heater is matched to the circuit capacity and room load. Every installation includes proper clearances from drapes and furniture, secure mounting, and testing to verify even heat distribution.

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Installation & Replacement

New construction and retrofit installations start with a heat-loss calculation to size the baseboard correctly. We pull permits when required, run new circuits from the panel, install the heater, and wire line-voltage or low-voltage thermostats based on your preference. All connections are made in approved junction boxes, and we verify grounding and polarity before energizing.

Replacing old or damaged baseboards? We remove the existing unit, inspect the circuit for wear, upgrade wiring if needed, and mount the new heater. If your home still has outdated thermostats or undersized wire, we address that during the swap.

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Repair & Troubleshooting

Baseboard heaters are simple, but they do fail. Common issues include tripped breakers, burned-out elements, faulty thermostats, and loose wiring. We diagnose the problem, test voltage at the unit, check continuity in the element, and repair or replace components as needed.

If a heater runs constantly or doesn't heat at all, the thermostat is often the culprit. We carry line-voltage stats and can upgrade you to programmable models that save energy during unoccupied hours.

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Thermostat & Control Upgrades

Older baseboard systems use basic dial thermostats. We install digital programmable or smart thermostats compatible with line-voltage heating, giving you scheduling, remote access, and tighter temperature control. Each zone can be managed independently, so you heat occupied rooms and dial back the rest.

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Safety & Code Compliance

Electric baseboards draw significant current, especially 240V models. We size circuits per NEC Article 424, use the correct gauge wire, install appropriate overcurrent protection, and maintain required clearances from combustibles. Every job is inspected and left safe.