How to deal with a space heater that is all of a sudden blowing circuits? was working fine for about two years, all of a sudden doing this. Checked o
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This unit is underpowered for any reasonable size space -- when they say 1,000 ft sq, they mean 1,000 cubic ft or about a 12x10x8 room, on full power. If it is the only unit on the circuit, get it serviced.
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If it's blowing the breaker (or fuse) regardless of which circuit it's connected to, the problem is most likely in the heater itself. I would have it serviced by an authorized dealer.
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Most likely the heat element burned out. Local repair shops would not fix it even tho still on warranty. Returned the unit to Oreck. They sent a new one which works ok.
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I don't know if this if this is your problem, but electric space heaters often draw more than 8 amps which is beyond the rating of this device. Also, I don't know what happens if you exceed the rating but if you plugged in the heater first it's possible that fried the unit.
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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
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Rob- Sorry, But Can't Help You. I Purchased the Heater About a Year ago and Have Given it to a Good Friend. Myself, After trying the Heater Out, I Was "VERY EMPRESSED" !!!. It was the Best Heater We Found, to Heat My Friends Garage, for Our Weekly Card Game. Hope It Helps ? Take care Ken
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Mine has been doing that also. I don't know what is going on with it. I don't know of any recalls on these heaters.
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I agree with the other answer here, try using it plugged in. we've had ours for a couple years and its fine. you may want to talk to manufacturer see if they can do anything for you
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Suggestion: my heater did the same thing and I found that the front 'dome' and inside [where the blower motor is >> you will have to take off the outer cover], had a minute layer of dust that the unit somehow sensed. I used a dust brush, clean paint brushes, and some compressed air and blew what seemed miniscule particles away... IT WORKED. [my indoor parabolic quartz heater had the same problem which led me to try this....].. GOOD LUCK
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Hi Baduu - I also purchased a heater 3 years ago. As far as I know it's still Ok... but it's still hot where I live so we have not gotten it out and plugged it in. Were you trying to reach the manufacturer?
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Couple of possibilities. 1)check for computer codes. I there I was code that has been computer error attached (I think it is 601) then there Is a fault In computer and the ECM has to be replaced. 2) the heater has its own separate computer an could be sending the wrong signal to the blower or 3) and most likely the resistor has faulted an you have to change the resistor block. This Is cheapest an most likely. Mine has part not col temperature rated so will not work in -40 weather, have to use heating torch to warm up resistor block first.
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I did not have this exact problem but there has been a rash of bad circuit boards axcording to the tech. Its unusual yours works intermittent ly versus complete failure. If I had to guess it sounds like you have a cooling problem and theset shuts down to save itself. Try putting a small fan behind it.
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Buy a good heater next time. The one I bought lasted about one year. I heard a lot of stories about these heaters and not good stories either.
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Contact customer service I have heard they are very good about replacing defective units, mine is still working without any problems. I have read about complaints of heater unit failing, I'm crossing my fingers my unit is still working okay.
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Umm... No. Any type of spark from an electrical device is generally not a good sign. Due to the design of the heater there's likely minimal immediate risk (however, I am not an electrician; don't take this as gospel). I recommend replacing the unit as soon as possible.
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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.
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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.
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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