I have just purchased a new G73 New Air Heater and I would like to know if the coils inside the heater is supposed to turn red and also what is the small red light on the front of heater to light up. Thanks to anyone that can answer my question?
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I haven't noticed mine turn red, but I guess they probably can. The red light is a Overheat light, that says it's overheating. I am not sure if it has an auto shut off, I think I remember the manual saying "If the light comes on, shut it off".
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Good question! Let me know if you find one. This would be an excellent heater if the manufacturer did not use thermocouples that they know are defective. Why do I say that? Because nearly EVERY review that I have read States the same problem. Now I have a heater sitting out in my garage that will not light! I recommend that any person thinking of purchasing this heater buy a Mr Heater instead. They work! If World Marketing would send me a new thermocouple (that works), I would install it.
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What size is your Tank? Does the red light come on on the heater to show it is on when heating? I have a 75 gal. tank with a 300watt heater and it stays in the middle 70's.
1185673
Hello, The Lifesmart Heater i bought never worked good. I believe that i got a defective model. I fixed it myself and found loose wire connections inside of the unit. It reduces my electrical bill about 25% but i use two heaters in my house. One is the Lifesmart 1500 and the other is a different model Diva Tranquility 1500 model. I like the Diva model much better and the two infrared heaters combined heat my entire house well. My home is 1,260 sq. ft. and i set the heaters at 65 degrees and dont use my big whole house heater all winter. I do save some electricity in Kentucky. Our electric is expensive here and higher than a lot of other places we lived. I hope this helps you out!
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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.
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Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It. Good luck.They make It in 110 volts and 220 volts.I got the 110 v because that is what I had before. Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It.... » Read More Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It. Good luck.They make It in 110 volts and 220 volts.I got the 110 v because that is what I had before. « Show Less
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There may be a problem with the propane. Some heaters have a pilot light in the furnace that must be lighted manually. Others have a auto self-sparking unit that will light the propane. And another possible issue is that either the propane may be turned off at the tank----or the propane has air in the lines. Try lighting the main burner on the stove. Sometimes it is necessary to "bleed" the propane lines, I do this with the stove before trying the furnace. Furnaces will blow cold when initially started, then after a few seconds you will hear the propane light, then a few more seconds before they blow warm, then eventually hot air. There may be a problem with the propane. Some heaters have a pilot light in the furnace that must be lighted manually. Others have a auto self-sparking unit that will light the propane. And another possible issue is that either the propane may be turned off at the tank----or the propane has air in the lines. Try lighting the main burner on the stove. Sometimes it is necessary to "bleed" the propane lines, I do this with the stove before trying the furnace. Furnaces will blow cold when initially started, then after a few seconds you will hear the propane light, then a few more... » Read More There may be a problem with the propane. Some heaters have a pilot light in the furnace that must be lighted manually. Others have a auto self-sparking unit that will light the propane. And another possible issue is that either the propane may be turned off at the tank----or the propane has air in the lines. Try lighting the main burner on the stove. Sometimes it is necessary to "bleed" the propane lines, I do this with the stove before trying the furnace. Furnaces will blow cold when initially started, then after a few seconds you will hear the propane light, then a few more seconds before they blow warm, then eventually hot air. « Show Less
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I had a heater like yours and it did not run it. I was so disappointed with the unit, I sent it back and received a refund. BTW, it's made in China.
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Mine has only red and green lights. If both lights are on, it's cooking. If you put in the appropriate amount of water as specified by the doctor, the unit stopped in about an hour (too much water would take longer). After that the red light goes off. Green light only means warming. Shouldn't warm more than 2 hours.
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Is your unit new or have you had it for some time? Problem normally w/ kerosene heaters from my experience is the wick or fuel is contaminated. I would contact mfg. they normally have been able to help me with this type of problem.
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There are two High-Temp "Alarm" Lights for a 240-VAC hookup (120-VAC hookup utilizes only one) which show as a red glow visible through the grill while the "Cycling Thermal Overload Limit Switch" is cycling. When the unit cools a bit the Heaters resume (re-connect) and the glow disappears. So far mine have actuated twice over the life of the unit.
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same thing happen to me, I got a new part for the heater it kept doing the same thing, so I just stop using it, because it will go out at night an you will wake up cold, I think it is a bad heater.
633100
I have two of these heaters and never noticed that problem. I don't think it is normal, maybe the wire got damaged. I would exchange it just in case.
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Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally get pure gas flowing. Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally... » Read More Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally get pure gas flowing. « Show Less
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That is what it is supposed to do. You do not want it to glow red hot, That would make it a bit unsafe for a shop or any space you might be creating any sort of dust in. Start the unit up an hr. or so before going into the work space to warm it up. This is the best little shop heater I have ever used. Just give it some time
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We tried everything with this heater. Even a new wick. It just doesn't work well and it is VERY smelly, as in the smell of kerosene.good luck
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Sorry I can't really help you. No where does it say. I checked a number of other fan heaters and they all just say "fan heater." I can see between the slots in the fan that there are wire but they don't get red like the infrared wired do. But I do like the heater except I wish it was quieter. Sorry I can't help.