This heater keeps tripping the GFI outlet - any suggestions to keep it running?
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I am sorry but can not give you an suggestion. I do not use a GFI. I use an extention cord from the garage with no issues what so ever. The heater is working great.
900354
Do other items, such as a hair dryer trip it as well? If so, replace the GFI they do go bad after time.
900355
I the answers that recommend testing the GFI outlet itself is a good place to start. I would also add two things, make sure the unit is covered with water at all times and add a protective cover to the plug. I have to use an extension cord for mine and have a cover that protects the connection. This cover is also available on Amazon.
900356
Not any real solutions - the cord is short, so be very careful not to splash water on the plug. I've had mine a long time and have had no problems, although other heaters have set off the GFI.
900357
This heater will trip any GFI on the same circuit if it is overloaded or if the plug or cord is being affected by water somehow. Since it's probably outside you need to seal the plug/receptacle from moisture getting in.
1146259
The unit is supposed to be connected to a GFI. I used a short 3 prong extension for a few days before having a new GFI outlet put in near the toilet.
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I also have my tank heater hooked up to a lo-ong extension cord. It has beautifully survived a very cold winter in Colorado. Check all your extension connections. Did you check your fuse box? Your electric outlet's reset switch?
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Read all four previous posts. Every one of them contains good ideas. I too would be careful running a 2000 watt heater through a conventional wall switch without at least asking an electrician if that's something one should do. drtoom
1547500
Make sure your contacts on the heater and breaker panel haven't loosened. We had the same issue with a pump and the neutral had become loose from the vibration.
1177356
Beverly, you didn't state your model or how old the unit, but one common weak link is the on/off switch may be faulty, the second primary failure mode would be the heater coil/thermostat and would generally be cheaper to buy a new one than try and fix. If you have a handyman around he should be able to check out the on/off switch.
856132
It will immediately turn off. It will even turn off it I touch my surge protector that it's plugged into. I love my heater.
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I'd take it outside and use a can of air or a compressor. Check to see what mfr recommends first. Unplug it first, naturally
1299571
Give it time to heat the space. Make sure u have the correct dedicated amp outlet. I have a thermostat set at 55 and it works like a charm 20x20 space...
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FF is an error message that indicates that the electronic expansion valve is out of range. What I would do is turn off the electrical supply briefly to the heater, 30 seconds will do it, then start it up again
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Check the red over load button on the back of the heater. Check the power supply of the outlet plugged into. If that checks out ok, it is defective and you need to return it under warranty.
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Are you running it off the correct mains? Mine was doing this until I installed a transformer.
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I do not have this experience yet. It seems like the heater should be shut off when power goes out, restarting the unit should require manual reset. Hope the unit is designed this way.
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It is probably broken or your GFI outlet has been tripped. Does it make any noise and still light up? Use your warranty to get a new one.
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Ours is on the master bath 15 amp. Lights, ceiling fan and heat lamp and gfi outlets all on the amp. I know i cannot have them all running at the same time. I plugged in my blow dryer when the lights and heat lamp were on and it threw it. So now, i just dont run everything at the same time.
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I agree with the previous response. If you know the outlet is good and its fully plugged in and you push the on button and nothing happens most likely the power supply in the unit is bad. Time to return it.....
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it has an overheat protection circuit built in inside regulator box. when there is a surge which causes heat, it cut off power automatically. after the problem is removed, temp is down, it will be back on working.