How to Operate a Wall Heater

A wall heater is a heating unit that heats up smaller areas like offices or rooms while saving space in smaller settings. Wall heaters are a perfect solution for cozying up spaces without the fuss of ductwork or dangers of space heaters.

These easy to install heating solutions offer efficient ways to warm up spaces without expanding your HVAC system.

TYPES OF WALL HEATERS

Wall heaters come in 2 main types: Electric and Gas wall mount heaters.

• Gas heaters operate using natural gas or propane to output heat in homes or commercial areas. Installation is complicated and requires professional help.
• Electric wall heaters do not use fuel combustion to warm. Instead electric heaters convert electricity into heat, are more simple to install and don't require venting.

The choice depends on your heating needs – electric for simplicity, gas for powerful heating. Other types of wall heaters include:

• Oil: Use heated oil in boilers and furnaces to warm spaces.
• Solar: Use solar energy to heat panels and warm spaces or water lines.
• Hybrid: Mix heating processes for more energy-efficiency. Geothermal heat pumps combine electricity and heat transfer from underground friction, for example.

Turning on gas and electric wall heaters can be a DIY task or may require an electrician.

1. Inspect your Thermostat

The initial step in activating your heater involves inspecting your thermostat. The thermostat provides you with the ability to efficiently and effectively manage your environment's temperature:

1. Find your thermostat
2. Confirm it's powered
3. Adjust to the preferred temperature
4. Choose the heat setting

2. Ready your Heater

Prior to switching on the heater, there are several tasks you need to complete to ensure it's ready for use:

• Tidy up the surroundings of your heater
• Examine the filters
• Look for any noticeable damage
• Confirm the fuel supply

Having inspected the thermostat and readied your heater, you can now proceed to switch it on.

To activate your wall mount heater, locate the controls on the front panel. Find the power switch, buttons, or digital display, and turn on the heater.

Certain heaters are equipped with front-facing power buttons, whereas others are controlled through the use of a thermostat.

Turn on the power switch

To turn on your electric wall heater, ensure your unit's power switch is on.

Adjust the thermostat settings

Adjust the thermostat using the dial or digital controls based on your preference. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to the minimum heat setting to kickstart the heater.

Many wall heaters include a built-in thermostat. Built-ins allow temperature control from the unit itself. Heaters with built-in thermostat will either use front facing knobs or a digital display to adjust heat levels.

Make your living space comfy and cozy by adjusting your heater to the right temperature. Save energy but setting controls to turn heat off when you're not home.

For more detailed information on features and controls, you should consult the maker's instructions.

To operate a gas heater it needs an "on" pilot light. A lit pilot light, means your gas wall heater is "on" and pumping heat.

How to light a pilot light on a wall mounted heater

Disclaimer: Lighting a gas heater can be dangerous mostly because of the amount of steps to follow. We recommend to seek the assistance of a qualified electrician for safe operation.

First, locate the gas valve on your unit. In most units, the gas valve is adjacent to the burner controlling gas flow. The valve will either be push button or a twistable handle.

If your gas wall heater has an ignite button, use the following steps:

1. Locate the selector dial on your gas wall heater
2. Next, turn the selector dial to the "pilot" position
3. If there is an ignite button, hold it down for 10-15 seconds until the pilot light turns "ON"

If you don't have an ignite button, you'll need a long match or lighter flame. Confirm the gas regulator valve is "off" before starting a flame.

A gas valve in the "on" position could release flammable gas that can start a fire or explosion. If the gas valve was "on", turn it "off" and let some time pass for the gas to dissipate, before igniting the pilot light.

1. Open the shut-off valve to turn on the gas
2. Turn the selector dial to the "pilot" position
3. Find the pilot light vent location
4. Press down dial to start gas glow
5. Use a match flame or long-barrel lighter to ignite the pilot light
6. After the pilot light lights up, turn on your heater to verify it's working.

Stay informed to guarantee a cozy and secure environment in your living space. So, keep these precautions in mind for a worry-free and comfortable heating experience in your home. These precautions contribute to maintaining a secure and effective operation in your living space.