Removing Old Gas Wall Heaters

To remove a wall heater these clips must be removed as well as their connection to the gas line that allows the heater to power your home.

Removing old gas wall heaters. Don t recommend doing it yourself as you will need to cut the gas pipe that leads to the heater and seal it off probably not a job for the. If gas is turned off outside at the meter and you are careful that the heater is unplugged if it has an electrical connection as most do for fan and or auto ignition and you ensure no naked flames anywhere nearby then you can just take the front cover off unscrew the gas fittings and unscrew from the wall. My 1939 semi has an ancient wall mounted gas heater inside the hallway. Step 1 shut down all electricity running to your wall heater if you re using an electrical wall heater.

All of this must be done in a very specific way to avoid serious injury. Old wall heaters are similar to space heaters but are installed permanently in a wall and are often gas powered. Wall mounted gas heaters require cleaning just as any other household appliance to operate safely and efficiently. The hallway is cramped the stairs beginning just after the gas heater.

You might even be able to save a bit of cash off the quote if you offer to dispose of it yourself provided you have a ute or trailer to haul it to the tip.