Old Wall Heater Removal

I also had a plumber remove our old gas wall heater it s the sealing off of the gas pipe which you want someone else to do.

Old wall heater removal.

Remove the outer grill or grate on the wall mounted heater according to the manufacturer s instructions. If necessary pull the knob. Old wall heaters are similar to space heaters but are installed permanently in a wall and are often gas powered. It s important to know what kind of walls you have before you begin.

Remove those old dangerous baseboard heaters that are notorious for causing housefires. I d like to remove a non working ugly old wall heater unit that is taking up wall space in my living room. Reply a cog 8 48 pm 12 feb 14. This will make the living room look better and give the hallway a wider feel.

Hallway view coming from bedroom. While the reluctance to change an already installed heater can be a reason the reason why they have existed for so long can be primarily attributed to two significant factors. The age of the wall usually determines whether it s drywall or plaster. Does it have a flue.

Old wall mount gas heaters have been a popular choice at several households despite the emergence of several modern alternatives. Reply testfest 7 33 pm 12 feb 14. If so how long wide. All of this must be done in a very specific way to avoid serious injury.

In plaster walls wood lath is nailed to wood framed walls and covered with two or three coats of plaster. Plaster it s found mostly in homes that are more than 50 years old. Hallway view from coming bathroom door. You must typically remove four or more screws from the edges of the grill using a screwdriver.

The other side of the wall is a small hallway and the wall heater unit is just in the way and it s ugly. Exactly how many clips and fasteners are used to secure a wall heater to a wall varies depending on the unit.