Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31
#2 in BaseboardFull review
A short, high-output baseboard with its thermostat included, for a large room with little free wall under the window.
Amazon $177.64$177.64
2,000 W240/208 VBuilt in
3.9/5
A quiet 1,250 W baseboard with the longest warranty in the group at a low price per watt. A strong pick for a bedroom on 240 V.
- 1,250 WOutput
- 240/208 VVoltage
- Optional built-in kitThermostat
- 5 years, element lifetimeWarranty
Check price at Amazon$94.95
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 5-year warranty on the heater and lifetime cover on the element
- One-piece cabinet built to stop the ticking and popping of two-piece baseboards
- Rounded corners and a recessed grille that stand up to feet and furniture
Cons
- Needs a wall thermostat or a separate built-in kit
- At 5 ft it takes more wall than a short linear convector of the same output
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | AB51252W |
|---|---|
| Heat | |
| Type | Convection baseboard |
| Rated output | 1,250 W (938 W on 208 V) |
| Voltage | 240/208 V |
| Length | 60 in |
| Output per foot | 250 W/ft |
| Heating element | Stainless steel sheathed tubular element with aluminum fins |
| Maker's heating area | 125 sq ft |
| Controls | |
| Thermostat | Optional built-in kit |
| Selectable wattage | No |
| Remote or timer | No |
| Safety | |
| Overheat cutout | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 10 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years, element lifetime |
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