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No, Runtal Electric Baseboard and Wall Panels require direct hard wiring. For replacement of existing baseboard, in most cases the Runtal Electric products can utilize the existing wiring. (Note: Although it is a fairly simple job, we strongly recommend that a certified electrician wire the products in order to meet local building and electric codes. All Runtal Electric products are UL/CSA certified.

Runtal Electric units are 100% efficient. What this means is that 100% of the electric energy used is converted into heat. Traditional baseboard products utilize lightweight construction which does not hold heat. As a result, when the room temperature is reached, they turn off and stop transmitting warmth into space whereas Runtal Electric products “store heat” because of the heavy steel construction which continues to radiate heat well after the room temperature has been satisfied. As a result, Runtal Electric Baseboard and Wall Panels do not have to continue to cycle on and off like a traditional electric baseboard product would do.

Yes, however be sure to maintain at least 2″ of clearance between the surface of the Runtal Electric Baseboard or Runtal Electric Wall Panel.

Runtal Electric Baseboard and Wall Panels do not have an integral thermostat. Unit mounted thermostats are not recommended for proper room comfort levels. Rather we recommend the Runtal Smart Thermostat (RST), which is fully Wi-Fi enabled and can be programmed for the ultimate room comfort and operating efficiency.

The reason unit mounted thermostats are not recommended is because the thermostat will measure the temperature in which it is located, in this case directly on the unit. This will mean that only the area directly around the unit will remain warm, whilst the rest of the room will be cold.