Ouellet Electric Heaters: The Complete Buyer's Guide for Canadian Contractors

Why Ouellet Dominates Canadian Electric Heating

Ouellet Canada has been manufacturing electric heating equipment in Quebec since 1945. They design specifically for Canadian climates — their baseboard heaters, convectors, fan-forced heaters, and unit heaters are engineered for cold-weather performance, dual voltage compatibility, and long service life in demanding environments.

Ouellet Product Lines Explained

Baseboard Heaters

Ouellet baseboards use a steel sheathed element with aluminum fins for silent, even heat distribution. The OBB series (standard residential) and OCB series (commercial-grade) are workhorses for suites, offices, and retrofit work. Available in 120V and 240V, 500W–2,500W.

Key spec to check: Ensure wattage matches room size. Industry standard is 10W per sq ft for well-insulated Canadian construction, 15W/sq ft for older homes or corner rooms.

Fan-Forced Convectors

The Ouellet OFC series delivers rapid heat-up for garages, workshops, and commercial spaces. Fan-forced units recover room temperature 3–5x faster than baseboard. Available in 120V/240V, 1,500W–5,000W. These are the go-to for new construction mechanical rooms and unheated garages.

Unit Heaters

Ouellet OUH industrial unit heaters are ceiling-mounted, 240V or 480V three-phase, and rated for harsh environments. Suitable for warehouses, loading docks, and production floors. Models from 5kW to 50kW with integral thermostat or remote control options.

Electric Furnaces

The Ouellet OEF series central electric furnaces are CSA-approved replacements for oil or gas in all-electric retrofits. Common in Ontario and Quebec multi-unit conversions where gas service is limited.

Thermostat Compatibility

Ouellet heaters work with standard line-voltage thermostats (single or double pole) and most programmable/smart thermostats rated for resistive loads. Check your heater's amperage draw — a 240V/2,000W baseboard draws 8.3A, requiring a thermostat rated for 12A minimum (80% rule). Ouellet also manufactures their own OTH series thermostats for matched performance.

Installation Notes for Electricians

• All 240V baseboard circuits must be dedicated (no shared neutrals without calculation).
• Minimum 12 AWG wire for circuits up to 20A; 10 AWG for 30A heater circuits.
• Ontario Electrical Safety Code requires 12-inch minimum clearance below heater; no floor coverings to block front airflow.
• Rough-in junction box location must align with heater wiring knockout — confirm before drywall.

Ouellet at Maple Electric Supply

We stock Ouellet baseboard heaters, fan-forced convectors, unit heaters, and thermostats. Available for same-day pickup in Toronto or next-day delivery across Ontario. Trade accounts receive volume pricing. Browse our Ouellet collection or contact our counter staff for project-specific recommendations.