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

In this video, I show you how to install new baseboard heat covers to replace your old gross covers.
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[@Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w]

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 KZbinr should do!!! Thank you!

[@alabama_pinball]

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!

[@djab203]

This is what I need. A real replacement. The covers I see most people doing is just stupid. Thanks for this!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

You got it! Hope it helps... I actually have a new, even more detailed video coming out about this soon if you are interested. Thanks for watching!

[@djab203]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair That would be great. I just ordered my replacements from home depot and they should arrive Friday. I will follow your instructions on getting it replaced by next week.

[@gregmize01]

I love your long form videos Fixer!😁

[@karencox3235]

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]

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

[@meganb6543]

Every time!🤣

[@caterandolph3440]

Truth! Every.damn.time. 😆

[@jodyrayvictor]

Just now and all the previous videos.

[@michellehilton1257]

I do 😂

[@jimaronson2323]

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

[@dshey6802]

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

[@The.Real.Reaper]

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.

[@stephmo371]

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

[@annfinke5365]

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.

[@laszlokristof2431]

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

[@rufiorufioo]

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.

[@pranasanalife1208]

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 👍🏻🙂🤞🏻

[@luckyduckie2000]

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.

[@liannebishop3680]

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.

[@lemagreengreen]

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.

[@sharonnorvell3397]

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

[@nataliem872]

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.

[@fintan3563]

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!

[@crinkle2649]

This was interesting. I never knew how those worked.

[@lindaroyal8161]

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

[@cs652806]

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

[@ClayBuilds]

Thank you for adding the quick version at the beginning 👍

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

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.

[@Aty3Studios]

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

[@griseldacee6939]

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

[@HB-yq8gy]

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.

[@abcxyz-io7wt]

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

[@CindyTracy-jh7mv]

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

[@HoangNguyen-gm5vo]

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

[@marjoriejudge5348]

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

[@lilginz13]

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]

Great to hear! Happy to help!

[@jmadawg]

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]

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

[@Timberjagi]

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

[@nepa_cat_wrangler]

The outtakes are everything! lol

[@marymele6050]

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 KZbin! 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!

[@wesalmeidarestorations8128]

Great job, keep up the great videos!

[@emanuellugo2290]

I appreciate that short version

[@ncironhorse8367]

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?

[@Pallidus_Rider]

The Fixer 👍

[@marbledillon]

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.

[@jodyrayvictor]

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]

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

[@blablabla1185]

I like the short version!

[@jennifermartinus4929]

Another fine video, Matt.

[@lorikegley3327]

Beautiful Jon! Love the end! Lol

[@local.gay.writer]

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

[@SaltySeed]

Still love the outtakes 😂

[@MichaelScott-es5gy]

You're the man! Love the content!

[@crinkle2649]

The Fixer Jr yelling in the background 😆

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😂😃

[@marcelinoramos4580]

Thank you

[@jsaysyay]

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

[@MonsieurSingh]

Great video

[@patriciaburgos8787]

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.

[@williamhunter658]

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?

[@robingillespie4467]

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

[@dotcorbeil6266]

7 is a lucky number!

[@TripAces]

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

[@matthewatkinson7558]

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

[@cathyhardy8305]

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]

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!

[@LeonelPaucar-o7n]

How are you friend, what is the cost for installation? thank you

[@jessicaturowski678]

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

[@rl4889]

Thank you

[@texasproud3332]

Good job

[@sjr7822]

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

[@marygoodman1666]

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.

[@jawanarealtortate]

Where did you get the baseboard covers?

[@amor7929]

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

[@snappybabby4646]

1:30 done

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😂👍

[@kevinstock5818]

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]

A garden hose? 😁

[@mattieruth2171]

Tfs❗️

[@piper0428]

Do the tabs slide?

[@claudiab5817]

Thanks!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you!!

[@katherinesutherland9735]

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

[@Galaxylynx12]

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

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey! I bought mine at Home Depot.

[@BKiTTi3]

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

[@LeonelPaucar-o7n]

How are you friend, what is the cost for installation? thank you 9:15 9:15

[@overseasPakistani53]

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

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

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

[@overseasPakistani53]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair thanks for the response. appreciate it

[@sinclairamissah7006]

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

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

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]

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

[@januzi2]

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

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

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]

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

[@wendydix5534]

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[@Ripthelipp]

you should check out cover-luxe Nice video

[@1styoudummy]

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.

[@LeonelPaucar-o7n]

How are you friend, what is the cost for installation? thank you

[@LeonelPaucar-o7n]

How are you friend, what is the cost for installation? thank you 9:15 9:15