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You don't have to be a slob to end up with a dusty electric heater – even regular use causes dirt, particles and debris to build up inside baseboard units and portable electric space heaters alike. This buildup is not only unsightly, it can cause reduced heating performance, emit odors and even lead to fires. Read and follow any guidelines provided by your heater's manufacturer before cleaning.
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Turn the heater off and disconnect it from the outlet. Wait for the heater to cool completely.
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Clean the surface of the heater. Remove loose dust with a clean microfiber duster and wipe down the entire surface of the heater with a damp -- not saturated -- sponge. Allow the heater to air dry before proceeding.
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Unscrew and remove the heater's cover, if it has one. Spray the interior compartment of the heater with a compressed air duster to loosen dry dust and debris. If you are cleaning a space heater without a cover, target the heater's vents and slats with the compressed air duster's nozzle. Free any lose dust from the heating element with a few sprays of air as necessary.
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Vacuum the heater using a hose equipped with a brush attachment. Gently vacuum stubborn dust from the interior compartment of the heater -- avoid disturbing the wires. Target any tight spaces or crevices with a narrow nozzle attachment. For space heaters, slowly run the brush over the surface of the heater's vents.
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Give all interior surfaces a once-over with a slightly damp sponge, removing stubborn or sticky debris. Skip this step if you are cleaning an electric space heater with a non-removable cover. Allow the heater to dry completely.
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Vacuum the cover if you removed it. Remove dust between fins with the brush attachment. Replace the cover before turning your heater back on.
Things You Will Need
- Microfiber duster
- Sponge or microfiber cloth
- Screwdriver (optional)
- Compressed air duster
- Vacuum (with hose, brush and nozzle attachment)
- Compressed air
Tips
- Wear a dust mask when cleaning your heater, especially if you suffer from dust allergies.
- Clean electric space heaters once every two weeks if you use them regularly. Clean baseboard heaters seasonally, before beginning use during the cold months.
Warnings
- Avoid spraying the surface or inside of the heater with water directly. Dampen your sponge or cloth and then scrub the heater.
- Clean only the exterior surfaces of outdoor electric heaters.
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Dan Ketchum has been a professional writer since 2003, with work appearing online and offline in Word Riot, Bazooka Magazine, Anemone Sidecar, Trails and more. Dan's diverse professional background spans from costume design and screenwriting to mixology, manual labor and video game industry publicity.
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Ketchum, Dan. 'How to Clean the Dust Out of an Electric Heater.' Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/clean-dust-out-electric-heater-25282.html. Accessed 26 September 2019.
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