Services
Electric Heating & Thermostats
Electricians for electric heating: baseboards, wall convectors and 240V thermostats. Installation, replacement and troubleshooting — from the unit right back to the circuit feeding it.
- Certified master electricians
- RBQ / CMEQ licensed
- Up to 24-month warranty depending on the work
- 24/7 emergency available
What the service covers
Electric baseboards
Installation, replacement and wiring of baseboard heaters.
Convectors
Wall convectors and high-performance baseboards.
240V thermostats
Fitting and replacement, electronic or programmable models.
Electrical circuits
Dedicated circuits, breaker sizing and protection at the panel.
Troubleshooting and repair
Fault-finding on the unit, the thermostat or the circuit.
Electric heating installation
Residential and commercial electric heating runs on dedicated 240V circuits. That is electrical work: connecting the units, wiring, protection at the panel and commissioning. We do not sell heating appliances, and we do not service combustion systems or central heat pumps.
Whether you are replacing a dead baseboard, adding heat to a renovated room or modernising the thermostats of an entire home, the work always starts at the same place: confirming that the circuit and the panel can carry the load being asked of them. That check is what decides whether swapping a unit is enough, or whether a new circuit has to be run first.
Work we carry out
- Installation and replacement of electric baseboards
- Installation of wall convectors and high-performance baseboards
- Replacing line-voltage thermostats with electronic or programmable 240V models
- Adding a dedicated circuit for a new heating unit
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting of a unit or thermostat that no longer heats
- Verifying panel capacity before adding heating load
Electric baseboards
The electric baseboard is still the most common heater in Québec homes, and the most straightforward to replace — provided the circuit feeding it is sound. A baseboard is rarely swapped on its own: we check the connection, the thermostat controlling it and the breaker rating at the same time.
Replacing a dead baseboard
Burnt-out element, a deformed casing or a unit at the end of its life: we replace like for like on output, unless the circuit allows better.
Adding heat to a room
Finished basement, addition, converted garage: the output needed is calculated from the volume, then we confirm the panel can feed it.
Damaged connection
A scorched junction box, deteriorated wire or loose connection: the faulty part is replaced and the connection remade properly.
A unit that underperforms
A baseboard that no longer keeps up may be undersized for the room, poorly controlled by its thermostat, or fed by a circuit at fault.
240V thermostats
Replacing a bimetal thermostat with an electronic model improves temperature regulation and removes the swing of several degrees between cycles. It is often the simplest way to make existing heating comfortable, without replacing the units.
We install the 240V thermostats intended for baseboards and convectors, whether electronic, programmable or connected. Models from manufacturers common in Québec — Sinopé, Stelpro and Honeywell among others — are wired according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the output of the unit being controlled.
A 240V thermostat is not a low-voltage wall thermostat: it switches the supply to the unit directly. The right model depends on the output being controlled and the type of unit; we confirm compatibility before installing.
Troubleshooting and repair
Electric heating that misbehaves almost always has an electrical cause: the unit, the thermostat controlling it, or the circuit feeding it. These are the symptoms we see most often — they point the diagnosis in a direction, they do not replace it.
A baseboard no longer heats
The unit stays cold while the thermostat is calling for heat. The cause may be the element, the thermostat or the circuit feeding it.
The thermostat does not respond
Blank display, a setpoint with no effect, or a temperature that does not match the room: the thermostat or its connection is at fault.
The breaker keeps tripping
A breaker that trips repeatedly signals a fault on the circuit or an excessive load. It must never be reset indefinitely without a diagnosis.
Heating cuts in and out
The unit starts then stops with no relation to the setpoint. A loose connection or a thermostat at the end of its life both produce this.
Heating stuck at maximum
The unit heats continuously whatever the setpoint. A failing thermostat can feed the baseboard permanently.
One room stays cold
Installed output too low for the volume of the room, or units poorly distributed. A load calculation lets us size the installation correctly.
Burning smell or discolouration
An unusual smell, a crackling noise or a scorch mark around a unit or thermostat calls for an inspection without delay.
If you notice a burning smell, abnormal heat build-up or a breaker tripping repeatedly, do not work on the unit or the wiring yourself: shut the circuit off at the panel and call an electrician.
Panel capacity and circuits
Electric heating is fed at 240V and protected by a dedicated breaker. The breaker rating, the conductor size and the capacity available at the panel determine how safe the installation is. These fall under the Québec Construction Code, Chapter V — Electricity, and under a licensed contractor. That is why any added heating starts with a look at the panel.
See electrical panel upgrades- 240V circuits: the connection is not comparable to that of an ordinary outlet
- Breaker and conductor sizing according to the installed output
- Verification of the capacity available at the panel before adding any load
- Wiring matched to the distance and the load of the connected unit
- Work carried out by a company holding an RBQ licence and a member of the CMEQ
Services
Get your electric heating ready before winter
Autumn is the practical time to deal with heating: the units have not been called on yet this season, a cold room is not yet a problem, and a baseboard that needs replacing can be replaced without urgency. The same work, once the cold sets in, happens in a home you still have to live in.
- Call for heat on every thermostat and check the unit responds
- Replace the baseboards that already stopped heating last winter
- Have a heating breaker that had been tripping looked at
- Check panel capacity before adding heating to a room
Heating to install, replace or repair?
Tell us the situation: the unit, the room and what you are seeing. We will tell you what needs checking and what the work involves.
Service areas
We service electric heating across Greater Montreal, in Laval, in the West Island, in Saint-Eustache and on the North Shore.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of thermostat does an electric baseboard need?
A 240V thermostat, built to switch the supply to the unit directly — not a low-voltage one like those used on central systems. The model is chosen from the total output of the units it controls: an undersized thermostat runs hot and eventually fails. We confirm compatibility before fitting.
Why has my electric baseboard stopped heating?
Three causes come up again and again: the heating element, the thermostat controlling the unit, or the circuit feeding it. Only a live test settles which, and the fix is entirely different in each case. We carry out that diagnosis on site before proposing a repair or a replacement.
Can an electrician replace a 240V thermostat?
Yes, and in Québec that is the framework these works fall under. Replacing one means shutting off the right breaker, confirming the absence of voltage and respecting the model’s rated load. The connection is made on a 240V circuit, which is nothing like an ordinary outlet.
Should the panel be checked before adding electric heating?
Yes. A heater adds a permanent load: it needs a free space at the panel, a breaker of the right rating, and enough capacity given what is already connected. That check comes before the work, because it decides whether the panel has to be upgraded first.
When should an electric baseboard be replaced?
When it no longer heats despite the thermostat calling for heat, when the casing is deformed or corroded, when the connection shows signs of overheating, or when the installed output no longer suits the room. An old but sound unit does not need replacing for its age alone.
Does the panel have to be changed to add heating?
Not always. It depends on the capacity available and the load already connected. We check the panel before adding a circuit; if capacity is insufficient, an upgrade is quoted separately.
Do you service heat pumps and central systems?
We handle the electrical side: circuits, protection and connection. The appliance itself, for a heat pump or a central system, falls to an HVAC specialist.
What should I do if a heating breaker trips?
A one-off trip may be incidental. If it repeats, it signals a circuit fault or an excessive load: leave the breaker in the open position and have the installation diagnosed rather than resetting it repeatedly.
Do you offer emergency service for a heating failure?
Yes. Losing heat in winter is treated as an electrical emergency. Call us at 514 213-3955; see also our 24/7 Emergency Electrician page.
A problem with your electric heating?
Contact us for a free, no-commitment estimate.