Feliway a fire hazard? How can you tell if your unit is overheating?
288638
I was concerned about the same thing. After doing some research I realized that the outlet I was using couldn't hold the diffuser up. It is an older outlet and therefore needs to be replaced. IF your diffuser is sagging just the slightest because of its weight, you need to remove it because it is causing a short and can start a fire.
673954
The fan on my unit comes on as soon as I plug it in. I assume it is malfunctioning! If you operate it without the fan running it will probably overheat and burn out the components.
740515
It could be the automatic thermostat cycling on and off. This unit is not designed for continuous heat output.
425397
I never had occasion to check the unit for temperature, and having moved, no longer can do so. I am surprised at a report of heat, especially high heat. I suggest contacting Paradise directly as to a possible defect of this unit.
1279012
This is not a question. You overheated it. Use a lower power for a little longer and you will reduce the likelihood of overheating.
1434882
Try to return it. Don't keep it or try to use it. if it is defective, it could be fire hazard.
1288296
Check and see if the fan is running - may be overheating and shutting down.
1630655
I had mine plugged in for a few months - only using it occasionally - and one night when I wasn't using it, started flashing red in the middle of the night - it didn't turn the heat on while it did this. It didn't stop when I used the control so I unplugged it and replugged it in and it's been fine. Nothing in the manual about that. If it does it again I will call the manufacture.
288636
As I live in an older home (1920) many of my outlets hold sagging nightlights, etc. The Feliway diffuser was in the basement which has newer outlets. But I will check to see if it's sagging. I haven't used it in a while (has to get a refill) and noticed my cat is again licking all her fur off so I will replace w/refill and watch out for sagging. Thanks for the tip!
64742
If your cat is at 4K F = RUN!!! There is no WAY it is that hot. Your car would burn up.
1095211
I can't answer your question. I believe you would need to have a professional come in and look at the unit. If you are not getting hot water, it sounds like either no power to the heating elements or the elements have gone bad. In either event, a professional could trouble shoot the unit and tell you.
1175780
Mine too. There is an electrical connection behind the control panel that overheats and starts to burn the wire insulation when the heater is on high. It is connected to the pendulum switch that would power-off the unit if it tipped over. I contacted Kaz (the actual mfgr) but they weren't interested in fixing or replacing the heater.
1436553
I too haven't had any issues. There are heat settings that you can adjust. If it doesn't heat up, you may have a defective unit.
1388010
I just plugged in a couple of the Feliway diffusers yesterday but my concern is Glade plug-ins were known to cause house fires so I'm just worried that these will to. Are they a fire hazard? I hope not, because I really need them & I know they'll work because the spray did. Can someone please tell me that I don't have worry about it starting a fire?! Thanks!!Kristy
2250715
I notice that my adaptor gets hot but I haven't noticed a burning smell, etc. Is it plugged in tightly? This is my second petmate fountain and I know the adaptor was always hot on the first one also. Sorry I can't be of any more help. I would just check that it is plugged in securely and not partially.
1051174
Never had it over heat. The only time it stops heating of is when safety switch on bottom of the unit cuts power off when moving. As soon as its on floor, it turns on again. I have five units.
609055
Yes, mine scorched as well. I called them, they sent me a second deck and heating element. It happened again, so I give up. However, its a great unit.