When it comes to heating your home or workspace, reliability and efficiency are non-negotiable. Ouellet Canada has established itself as a leader in the industry, offering a vast range of heating products designed for residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Whether you are looking to upgrade a bathroom with immediate heat or outfit a commercial office with durable baseboards, Ouellet offers engineered solutions that prioritize safety and comfort.
Why Ouellet Products Are Effective
Ouellet products stand out because of their attention to detail regarding noise reduction and durability.
- Quiet Operation: One of the most common complaints about electric heating is the noise caused by thermal expansion (the "ticking" sound). Ouellet standard baseboards feature a floating heating element mounted on high-temperature nylon bushings to significantly reduce these expansion noises.
- Durability: Their products are built to last. For example, their fan heaters feature shock-resistant cast aluminum front covers, and their baseboards utilize 22-gauge steel bodies with 20-gauge steel connection boxes.
- Safety First: Many Ouellet models, such as the OFM baseboard series, feature rounded upper corners and edges to ensure safety in homes with young children. They also include high-limit temperature controls with automatic resets to prevent overheating.
Top Sellers at Maple Electric Supply
Based on current demand and feature sets, here are the top Ouellet performers available on our site:
1. The OFM Standard Baseboard Heater (Various Sizes)
This is the "workhorse" of the Ouellet lineup. It is known as the most compact option available, delivering powerful performance without taking up unnecessary wall space.
- Why it sells: It features a sleek, low-profile design (height and depth) that blends into any room. The finish is a standard white epoxy/polyester powder paint, but it can be repainted with interior paint to match your specific decor.
- Key Specs: Available in multiple lengths and wattages, including 500W (691mm), 1000W (1206mm), and 1500W (1668mm).
- Best for: Bedrooms, living rooms, and commercial offices.
2. The OVC Compact Electronic Fan Heater
When you have limited wall space but need high heating power, the OVC model is the go-to solution.
- Why it sells: It provides "immediate and intense heat" using a whisper-quiet squirrel-cage fan [History]. It is perfect for areas where you don't have the length for a baseboard but need to warm the room quickly.
- Key Specs: Offers 1500W at 240V or 1125W at 208V [History].
- Best for: Bathrooms, hallways, and laundry rooms.
Types of Products Available
Ouellet offers a comprehensive catalog to meet various heating needs:
- Residential: Includes baseboards, fan heaters (convecteurs), heating cables for floors, and electric furnaces.
- Commercial/Industrial: Includes unit heaters, air curtains, and radiant heating devices.
- Controls: A wide variety of thermostats and control systems to manage energy consumption efficiently.
Installation and Ease of Use
Note: While we do not have specific customer reviews in our current data, the product specifications highlight features designed for professional installation.
Installation of Ouellet products is straightforward for professionals but requires attention to voltage requirements.
- Professional Installation Recommended: These units typically operate on line voltages (208V, 240V, etc.). For safety and code compliance, we recommend installation by a qualified professional or licensed electrician.
- Versatile Wiring: The OVC fan heater, for example, requires the wattage (750W or 1500W) to be selected at the time of wiring, offering flexibility during installation.
- Documentation: Ouellet provides extensive documentation, including 2D/3D drawings and power calculation tools, to assist with planning and installation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I install these heaters myself? A: We recommend installation by a qualified professional. Working with high-voltage electrical systems (208V/240V) requires specific safety knowledge and adherence to local building codes.
Q: Are Ouellet baseboards noisy? A: They are engineered to be quiet. The heating elements float on high-temperature nylon bushings, which significantly reduce the clicking noises associated with metal expansion and contraction.
Q: Can I paint my Ouellet heater? A: Yes. The standard baseboard models feature a finish that may be repainted with any interior paint to match your room's colour scheme.
Q: Do these heaters come with a built-in thermostat? A: Generally, no. Models like the OVC Compact Fan Heater (Model -PW) require a non-pulsing wall-mounted thermostat, which is sold separately.
Q: Where can I buy Ouellet products? A: You can purchase Ouellet baseboards and fan heaters directly through Maple Electric Supply. Visit our product pages to match the specific voltage and wattage you need for your project.
