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Smell From an Electric Baseboard Heater

By Home & Garden Last updated Sunday, June/02/2024

1). Turn off the heat immediately after you notice the smell. Allow the electric baseboard heater to cool off.
2). Take the cover off of the baseboard heater. Typically, there will be one to two small screws on each end of the heater that hold the cover in place. Remove these screws using a screwdriver and gently lift off the cover. If the cover simply snaps on, gently remove it and place it aside.
3). Once the cover is off of the electric baseboard heater, the heating element will be exposed and you should be able to see how much dust has accumulated on it. Clean the heating element with a vacuum or damp cloth.
4). Remove dust located under the heating element or in any other hard-to-reach areas with a damp toothbrush.
5). Clean off the underside of the cover with a damp cloth before reassembling the heater. Replace the cover and reattach any screws.

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