Is this gonna melt on me? I've been reading the reviews and I'm getting really concerned. I bought and installed 2 of these on a wall heater w/ a fan.
350479
Hmm That does sound like a serious issue! I cannot say that I have had that problem yet and I have 8 units installed in my house. It sounds to me like the unit is placed on a circuit that is beyond the recommended load which can easily happen. In other words, this issue sounds like people are using the units on circuits that were already poorly wired. Just my thoughts.
350480
I have had mine installed for more than a year, maybe two and I have had know issues. I have not gone back and read the reviews that you may be referring two, but if wired correctly it should not melt.
350481
Why would you need two, unless they each run separate 220v units? Did you compare the wattage demand of your heaters with the capacity of the thermostat? I matched mine to the amperage rating of my baseboard heaters, and it has been working just fine for almost two years now. You are using this 220v device with a 220v application, right? Most fans are 110v. It's possible to pull that out of a 220v circuit depending on what wire service exists (black, red, white and ground wires of adequate gauge are needed), but these things need to be wired correctly and carefully. Otherwise, it may do more than melt. Why would you need two, unless they each run separate 220v units? Did you compare the wattage demand of your heaters with the capacity of the thermostat? I matched mine to the amperage rating of my baseboard heaters, and it has been working just fine for almost two years now. You are using this 220v device with a 220v application, right? Most fans are 110v. It's possible to pull that out of a 220v circuit depending on what wire service exists (black, red, white and ground wires of adequate gauge are needed), but these things need to be wired correctly and carefully. Otherwise, it may do... » Read More Why would you need two, unless they each run separate 220v units? Did you compare the wattage demand of your heaters with the capacity of the thermostat? I matched mine to the amperage rating of my baseboard heaters, and it has been working just fine for almost two years now. You are using this 220v device with a 220v application, right? Most fans are 110v. It's possible to pull that out of a 220v circuit depending on what wire service exists (black, red, white and ground wires of adequate gauge are needed), but these things need to be wired correctly and carefully. Otherwise, it may do more than melt. « Show Less
350482
I've had mine running on my wall heaters for two years with no issues. The only issue I have is that the temperature read 2 degrees higher than the room temperature
694403
Did you try and replace the heating element with the spare one that comes with the set? At 217 degrees, that's not even close to melting solder. I know my station has to be set about 100 degrees higher than where I normally would set it, which tells me that the thermostat isn't very accurate, but other than that I've used mine to build hundreds of circuit boards at home and actually prefer my solder station over the ones I use at work. If the 2nd heating element doesn't work, I would contact the seller.
939384
So I used this ballast and then replaced all cooling fans...tv would still shutdown due to heat on occasion...really frustrating...never had a problem turning it on...moved the TV to another room...and the problems have ceased...weird...
1626954
I have no problems at all with mine heating up the room... Let it rest for a while if you have it on constantly (high), 24/7.
2261629
Good Morning...I am now following up with real answers. It was cold this morning for the first time this fall in our home and I set up the Lasko #5775 Heater. There will be absolutely no danger getting burned. After having it on for 30 min in my bath (by the way is bigger than I thought, a 10 X 10 room), the room was nicely warm and the heater to touch was barely warm. It really has been a great little heater and I still give it 5 stars!!! Have a wonderful day!!!
418545
Fire hazard. I put some in and it didn't catch fire but compared to the other heat bulbs I was using the fixture was SUPER hot after only a short while. I doubt the fixture would catch fire itself (maybe the wires if they're junky pvc jacketed) but if it was near a wall I could see it getting hot enough to start that on fire.
945003
Oh, and do a push pull configuration with that hearsink and youll never have issues. I also recommend arctic silver thermal paste(one fan pushing over the heatsink, and one fan pulling and exhausting. Both fans will blow the same way)
2036021
We have used ours for 2 years now. So far no problem w/ the heater. We did have a problem where something got stuck and melted much of the unit. I contacted the manufacturer and they were very good about repairing my unit. I have actually had a couple of problems, the other was some board went out. Again, they were very good about replacing the board. I have not had a problem in a while, so I don't know if they would still be so good, but we do LOVE our machine!
1993288
I don't know since I didn't even use it for cooling. As I mentioned in my review this air deflector is for floor registers only and it won't fit ceiling or wall registers. I seriously doubt though that it would melt. It looks durable to me.
404651
I'd be more worried about it burning down your house! You might want to check out some of the negative reviews on this thing. I owned and used one for a little over a month and it burst into flames. Fortunately, I was standing right next to it when that happened. I yanked the plug and threw it outside into the snow. Despite my having done that in as much time as it takes to read it; it filled my apartment with a nasty stench that lingered for weeks. There are plenty of electric heaters out there. I would never plug in one of these again. Hope you find something satisfactory.
2113624
They do not recommend putting much other than the cloth cover over it.... Seems more on top less heat gets through. I suppose that would be okay but I would not wait to attest to that...I would not bury it but I cannot see a little hurting anything. See if you can contact the company. Awesome heater ...
1677729
I'm sure it is safe. I returned my heater, but it was due to it being loud, although it is advertised as being quiet. The performance (heating) was good.
1739561
I don't know if you have purchased already but my overheated so much I don't use it. I called to have it replaced which they did and still generates so muchheat I don't use this one either. I have a cover that comes down to cover my burners in the stove and that is the only place I can use it with confidence that it will not burn anything around it. Be careful. jfkflyguy-Dan
921205
Not due to heater, but I have to say that the material made me hot. I put it on the bed this year without plugging it in because the plushness of the pad feels so nice, but I woke up with whatever side was making contact with the bed all sweaty. This happened every night for a week before I took it off and then I didn't sweat anymore. It is really plush and nice, but I guess it doesn't breathe very well. Everyone is different though, and this is just my experience. It might be fine for you.
869935
This is a cheap fan. I had a little heater fan that got a lot of lint in int, and I just sprayed it with fantastic and sprayer it off with the spray function on my sink (UNPLUGGED OF COURSE) let it DRY WELL and when I plucked it in i worked just fine. so what do you have to lose, just wash it if it doesn't work after but a new on.If it does work. let us know so we can wash ours too.
114892
I would contact the Lasko company. Mine has given me zero problems, but there are a lot of safety features on the heater. It will shut itself off if any of these problems arise. Sorry, that's all I can suggest.
1906906
Hi, Haven't had ours for long enough to have any problems. However, knowing what little I know about electrical heating elements, if it's making noise that's probably not a good sign. Would take the time to send it in either for repair or replacement. These aren't complicated devices, but the potential for fire is always lurking the background. Don't want to overkill, but wouldn't take any chances... Jay Miller