How to Install New Baseboard Heat Covers | No Cutting Pipes or Replacing Element!

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, I show you how to install new baseboard heat covers to replace your old gross covers.
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@zimpler8340 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a very good idea: you first gave us a preface short version of your video, then gave the option to watch for more details! That's something every KZfaqr should do!!! Thank you!

@alabama_pinball Жыл бұрын

Don't worry about the length of the content! Your editing always makes the journey fun. I'm fairly handy, but I always learn something new from your videos and keep coming back every time a new one is posted. Keep up the great work!

@The.Real.Reaper Жыл бұрын

The two things I was thinking about, you did also think of. Awesome! One was cleaning the years of dust and grime from the aluminum heating fins? That build up might lower their already low efficiency and ability to transfer heat to the air. Not to mention the gross facter of warming up years of old skin cells (dust), oils, possibly even some old bug poop, dead spiders or insects, hair, dirt, etc, etc.... Might, later even spray the vacuumed fins with a dusinfecting spray ck CLeaner too? We do that with all our cold aie returns and resgisters whenever I change the furnace filter, useually 2-3 times a year. The secind thing, you got too, was the damaged fins. You straughten them some, great. But did you know they also have low-cost fin combs to straighten the bent or dented fins to improve efficency? We like this video, glad you replaced the old covers vs refinishings the old ones. That just made your remodel look even better.

@annfinke5365 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this simple explanation of how to replace your baseboard heater covers. I have some old, rusty in some places and bent covers I would like to replace and this was perfect for me. Some of my baseboard covers are right up against the wall and some are up against 1 x baseboards. Also, they 'punched' through the wall to continue the run from room to room in some areas and ran it down under the house in the crawl space in others. The tip about the heater sealant was new to me, I'll look for that to finish off the job when I'm done.

@dshey6802 Жыл бұрын

That was fun!! Looks so much better. I'm so pleased you cleaned the heating fins!! They were driving me crazy......You are meticulous.

@karencox3235 Жыл бұрын

How many of us say "and I'm gonna do it... right now!" at the same time as he does while pointing at the screen? Asking for a friend.

@jimaronson2323 Жыл бұрын

Probably every one of us. Oh, and we also point our finger back to the screen when he does.

@meganb6543 Жыл бұрын

Every time!🤣

@caterandolph3440 Жыл бұрын

Truth! Every.damn.time. 😆

@jodyrayvictor Жыл бұрын

Just now and all the previous videos.

@michellehilton1257 Жыл бұрын

I do 😂

@gregmize01 Жыл бұрын

I love your long form videos Fixer!😁

@stephmo371 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one. I really gotta replace the baseboard covers, they're looks absolutely horrendous.

@liannebishop3680 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We used this to install a cover around exposed heating pipe. This was perfect for us to follow along and adapt it to the area we were working with.

@pranasanalife1208 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video .. my home, almost 40 years old, has the same kind of heating system, and the covers are ginormous and need to be replaced. Maybe I can do this 👍🏻🙂🤞🏻

@CindyTracy-jh7mv Жыл бұрын

This was beyond helpful!! You had so many hacks, and I used them. Thanks for the long version!!

@nataliem872 Жыл бұрын

Do I have baseboard heat? Nope. Do I know anyone who has any? Nope. Did I watch this anyway? Definitely. It's always so fascinating learning from you, Matt.

@jimaronson2323 Жыл бұрын

The outtake was hilarious. Just imagine when the other two come along. 🤪. Great video as always. Look forward to your videos all the time.

@fintan3563 9 ай бұрын

I repainted an entire three bedroom house back in my heavy DIY days. It had those big wraparound baseboard hot water radiators just like that one. I had never seen them before. Painting them all was an adventure! (If you do end up moving, I bet you have tripled the value of your house. It’s as much a new house as an old house could become). Beautiful work, Matt!

@Aty3Studios Жыл бұрын

... just used all of your ideas to replace my covers. Awesome! Just awesome. Thanks a million

@lemagreengreen Жыл бұрын

Have never seen this style of radiator before but in the UK hot water heating is common (near universal) and generally each radiator will have a thermostatic valve to set individual room temperatures or shut individual radiators off. I think one would fit under that end cap, installing one would obviously mean opening up the system though.

@luckyduckie2000 Жыл бұрын

Great info. I too have this in my home. O I never new you could replace the cover. Something else to add to the "to Do" list.

@sharonnorvell3397 Жыл бұрын

Thanks...always like to learn new skills from a knowledgeable teacher!

@iamwhoiamd7056 Жыл бұрын

I live in Norcal and we don’t have basements here due to earthquakes so we have central heat. But it was awesome video anyhow. I love how you explain things in detail. Very good job my friend.

@griseldacee6939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, just what I needed. I hope to find new covers.

@HB-yq8gy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you awesome work & video. I appreciate the long version. Wow, the fins look in good shape with no damage. Our kitchen fins were all bent no plastic trims. I had straightened it out with a small putty knife.

@lindaroyal8161 Жыл бұрын

it was nice to have two versions to select from; of course....I watched the entire thing because I love your videos. TY

@abcxyz-io7wt Жыл бұрын

Awesome, this is exactly what I was looking for 👍💝

@HoangNguyen-gm5vo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the detailed installation my friend.You did a great job!Thank you!!

@MichaelScott-es5gy Жыл бұрын

You're the man! Love the content!

@wesalmeidarestorations8128 Жыл бұрын

Great job, keep up the great videos!

@marjoriejudge5348 Жыл бұрын

Nice! I like that it runs most the length of the wall . 🙂

@lilginz13 Жыл бұрын

Dude this was so incredibly helpful. I have the same situation in my home of not wanting to cut in new pipes. Thank you

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Happy to help!

@jennifermartinus4929 Жыл бұрын

Another fine video, Matt.

@emanuellugo2290 20 күн бұрын

I appreciate that short version

@laszlokristof2431 Жыл бұрын

The short version is a great idea. I watch about half of the video. :)

@cs652806 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Bending the tabs was the only tip I needed to put mine back together! Tore mine apart a year ago and trying to figure out how to put the new one in with no room had my head spinning haha

@crinkle2649 Жыл бұрын

This was interesting. I never knew how those worked.

@ClayBuilds 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for adding the quick version at the beginning 👍

@lorikegley3327 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Jon! Love the end! Lol

@rufiorufioo 5 ай бұрын

They carry some perforated covers at Lowes, Home depot now. They look nice new sleek! Only problem is the color. I only did see white. Could always match colors and paint them.

@MonsieurSingh 10 ай бұрын

Great video

@nepa_cat_wrangler Жыл бұрын

The outtakes are everything! lol

@jmadawg Жыл бұрын

Do you guys in the US have an equivalent to TRVs (thermostatic radiator valves) like in Europe? If so you could get room control despite only having a single heating zone. Enjoyable video!

@cljorgensenstar Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing... the setup needs thermostat's. But very nice video as always ☺️

@Timberjagi 8 ай бұрын

they have them but most plumbers have no idea how it works ;) , they rather advise to give them lots of money to divide it ( 5 to 10k is nothing for that) so most just leave it

@Pallidus_Rider 9 ай бұрын

The Fixer 👍

@blablabla1185 3 ай бұрын

I like the short version!

@texasproud3332 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@rl4889 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@williamhunter658 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!! Getting ready to install new ones in my bathroom, I do have a question for you. I have an inside corner to deal with, should I run each back piece right to the corner or leave some space? I need to install a 4' piece and a 2' piece. From inside corner to end of my pipes are 50 inches and 26 inches so I'm a bit confused. Will my inside corner cover make up the difference if I leave a space to make up the difference?

@marymele6050 8 ай бұрын

You encouraged me to cancel the contractor - that first wanted to "look at" what I wanted done ($$$ for him) and I already returned from the store with the same brand you had ironically. The old baseboard was so disgusting --- cat hair and everything else -- and I haven't had those three cats in 6 years! I spent the past 6 weeks removing old wallpaper and priming 3 coats over the top painted ugly green - then 2 coats of beautiful cream with a hint of yellow (only on sunny days) so I was not going to leave that old baseboard heater with all that work I did. I will do this job first thing in the morning starting with a 3 footer in my closet before the bedroom heater which is 8 feet. I love your tip about the fins --- my carpet store owner said to do this first; but I always also thought it should sit on top of the carpet or flooring. I built this house 38 years ago and carpet was the last thing installed. Your suggestion just makes much more sense. Thank you so much!!! I wouldn't cut away fins -- if the thermostat is down in kitchen it won't kick on if you have your damper closed and a window cracked open an inch or so...? P.S. when I told the contractor you 'helped' me with the installation and I'll do it on my own, he called before and said he just wants to stop by and "see" what I'm doing. I'll have him subscribe to your KZfaq! I don't need hinged end caps as for your purpose. They were the only ones the store had. Thank you so much. I love both your versions!

@marbledillon Жыл бұрын

This is better to do in the summer when heat is off and make sure first thing in morning just in case! I replaced a cover and by accident moved the pipe a bit too much and started to leak near the fitting.

@ncironhorse8367 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I just got a house from the 70's and it has the same type of furnace system and baseboards. Currently redoing the 1/2 bath and the baseboard has urine all over it. I was wondering how these would come off. Appreciate the comprehensive video. Do have a video about the furnace?

@SaltySeed Жыл бұрын

Still love the outtakes 😂

@claudiab5817 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@patriciaburgos8787 11 ай бұрын

You mentioned you have a system and showed the corner of your heating unit to release air by the valve.. we often have a loud whistle noise that happens in the summer when we turn off the water to our sprinkler system. Would you do a clip on how to do that please and when it's necessary? I have that same corner valve and never knew what it was for just thought it was part of the system.

@jodyrayvictor Жыл бұрын

Love your content and love your timelapsess but I just realized you didn't have a heater in your kitchen, how do you heat it besides cooking? BTW congratulations on your new little Fixers.

@Dracomancer273 Жыл бұрын

It's relatively open to his living room, I imagine it thermally shared.

@dotcorbeil6266 Жыл бұрын

7 is a lucky number!

@mattieruth2171 Жыл бұрын

Tfs❗️

@sjr7822 Жыл бұрын

How often do you replace the "antifreeze" in the system, having a system for 20 years, I'm worrying and, why do you have to open and close that valve, for what purpose? 25:08

@amor7929 Жыл бұрын

Was it possible to not bend the metal to fit it around?

@local.gay.writer Жыл бұрын

You know the advice is serious when he follows what he preaches.

@crinkle2649 Жыл бұрын

The Fixer Jr yelling in the background 😆

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

😂😃

@jsaysyay Жыл бұрын

me: *learns that yes those middle pieces are definitely supposed to move as i thought* ... *remembers that i learned this info before and when i last tried it i thought i was gonna break it because it refused to budge because it hadn't been moved in it's 28 years of existence* useful info on the sealing thing for where the pipes go because i hate how when this place was built they left surprisingly large holes around it, and by god have i had problems with ants in past and want to deter them better in that time of year they invade. also never feel like your vids are too long i think they're always perfect imo

@jawanarealtortate Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the baseboard covers?

@snappybabby4646 Жыл бұрын

1:30 done

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

😂👍

@Galaxylynx12 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a link where I can buy these baseboards? Many thanks!

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Hey! I bought mine at Home Depot.

@jessicaturowski678 11 ай бұрын

I'm trying to remove the cover and it has screws in it. Is there an easy way to take off/put back on?? I have roaches and my landlord doesn't seem to care so I'm trying to clean/ fill holes myself

@januzi2 Жыл бұрын

Can you add the fins to the main pipe if needed?

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Never thought about trying it without cutting the pipe. Usually you would cut out a section of pipe that has no fins and solder in a pipe with fins... Wonder if anyone has ever done it.

@LiLi-zn1gv Жыл бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepairdo you know anyone in Chicago area who reconfigures boiler heating systems like you did in your basement?

@kevinstock5818 Жыл бұрын

Not quite sure what the stuff called but clean in between the fins you can use the same stuff they use to clean air conditioning unit

@nolongeramused8135 Жыл бұрын

A garden hose? 😁

@TripAces 4 күн бұрын

How do you replace the whole thing.. the elements too.. my place is an old unit needing a full replacement

@robingillespie4467 Жыл бұрын

Base board water heat is the best heating system in the world.

@overseasPakistani53 Жыл бұрын

how would you plug the hole where the copper pipe is coming from the basement, to stop critters

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Hey! You can try some steel wool because rodents won't gnaw on it. Hope it helps! 😃

@overseasPakistani53 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair thanks for the response. appreciate it

@marygoodman1666 Жыл бұрын

We just had a whole new system installed in an old house. Drywall is torn out in order to install new pex tubing and new baseboard heaters in the basement. The problem is they install the baseboard heaters directly to the bare wood studs before the drywall it was put back. This can’t be right? How do we replace drywall? Would you ever do it like this? Trying to get our installer to remedy, but they are ghosting us.

@cathyhardy8305 8 ай бұрын

We need to put a new cover in the basement with concrete walls. Is there a way to reattach it to the concrete without drilling holes?

@TheFixerHomeRepair 8 ай бұрын

If you really don't want to drill or use concrete nails I suppose you could a couple dabs of construction adhesive on the back. I wouldn't go too crazy with it if you ever want to change it in the future. Less mess to chip off the wall. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

@piper0428 4 ай бұрын

Do the tabs slide?

@wendydix5534 Жыл бұрын

❤

@matthewatkinson7558 9 ай бұрын

Might be worth mentioning that the supports shouldn’t be bent and re-bent too many times or they may break.

@sinclairamissah7006 Жыл бұрын

How do I purchase the heating covers ? What store ? Type ?

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Hey! I got these at Home Depot. You can also google plumbing supply stores near me and they will have them. Thanks for watching! Hope the video helps!

@Jennifer-gr7hn 8 ай бұрын

please and thank you would be nice for all he does for us :)

@elizete2776 Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@katherinesutherland9735 4 ай бұрын

Why are they always under windows, when they say the cold air from outside can freeze the pipes?

@BKiTTi3 2 ай бұрын

"And im gonna cut..... and im gonna.... I'm gonna... and im gonna cut.." 🤭

@joha7484 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖💪💪💪💪💪

@Ripthelipp Жыл бұрын

you should check out cover-luxe Nice video

@1styoudummy Жыл бұрын

Here in South Florida, we never have to use heat. Maybe we’ll turn on the central air heat in the morning just to take the chill off. And even at that, it’s only two or three times a year. You won’t find radiator heaters down here. Nice job, but irrelevant for me.