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Can electric baseboard heaters be wired in series?

Yes, always
6%
In most cases
13%
In some cases
33%
No, never
40%
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Question: Can electric baseboard heaters be wired in series?
Top Answer (40% of 15 votes): No, never.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Wiring base board heaters in series could cause operation failure and/or damage to the heaters. It is always best to wire in parallel.
G & H Electrical Services, LLC
Answer: No, never
Explanation: If the baseboard heaters are wired in series, if any of them in line goes out for any reason, the others wired behind it will go out also. Example if you have 4 heaters wired in series and number two goes out, then numbers 3 and 4 will not operate.
Electrical Services Plus LLC
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Exceptions apply more to commercial than residential. Most require a dedicated circuit.
Aegis Electric LLC
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: if you wire in series, the failure of one heater most likely affects the other heater. Remember, in parallel, each heater has the same voltage, but in series, each heater has the same current. Basically, you only wire in series when you have two heaters of equal wattage and voltage.
My Electrician
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the UL label and manufacture said it can be wire in series them you can wire them in series.
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