Only problem I see is if you did a smoke test between the two designs you would see there is better airflow with the traditional cover due to the front plate. Without it there cannot be convection= reduced efficiency of an already inefficient unit in the case of electric baseboard. I know that wasn't electric but it still works on convection.
@frankt04 This is simply not true. The perforated steel one-piece design will push the same amount of air through as the solid front panel design will. Both designs do not have any obstructions at the floor level and both will accelerate the convection air currents when they come into contact with the heating element. I've also heard that the perforated design is MORE efficient than the old ugly design.
These are OK for a room with a thermostat, if you like the new look. But in a bedroom that "piggybacks" off a heat zone without controlling it, you need the damper flap to adjust the heat output, unless you have a shutoff valve.
It will also keep crayons and plastic toys out.
Only problem I see is if you did a smoke test between the two designs you would see there is better airflow with the traditional cover due to the front plate. Without it there cannot be convection= reduced efficiency of an already inefficient unit in the case of electric baseboard. I know that wasn't electric but it still works on convection.
frankt04 1 year ago
@frankt04 This is simply not true. The perforated steel one-piece design will push the same amount of air through as the solid front panel design will. Both designs do not have any obstructions at the floor level and both will accelerate the convection air currents when they come into contact with the heating element. I've also heard that the perforated design is MORE efficient than the old ugly design.
justcurious4 6 months ago
These will keep children's fingers out of the innards of the heater, but it will not necessarily keep them from being burned.
dwightinutah 1 year ago
These are OK for a room with a thermostat, if you like the new look. But in a bedroom that "piggybacks" off a heat zone without controlling it, you need the damper flap to adjust the heat output, unless you have a shutoff valve.
lrd9999 2 years ago
Thanks jerk. You're a gem.
lizspittler 2 years ago
YES--what is this product??
lizspittler 2 years ago
Baseboard Heater Covers? Just google it.
justcurious4 2 years ago
what is the name of this product?
Huey3773 3 years ago