I have one and after 1 1/2 yrs it stopped heating up. Any ideas?
1007825
Mine too from now on I'll be investing in a high end one. At least I'll get my money's worth...ya know!
39351
This happened to me as well.... unit heats up fan doesn't begin then unit turns off with hot water in pot. Seems like a fuse problem where the fan isn't able to detect the temperature and begin cooling. Probably need to get a new one. I called Westinghouse and they said that they discontinued the product for good reason. Also, remember that the charging and electrical units are all in the pot so do not get that area wet otherwise it will likely mess up the electrical components. This happened to me in less than 1 year! So go figure. Good luck
453571
I have had my unit for 6 months. I have never had an issue with the unit heating up. you need to have your unit checked.
1132674
There are two other things to check...first is the timer control assy. If this fails to work you will get no heating. And the next and last would be the heating element. Do you use this alot? How old is your unit? Feel free to send me more questions if you need further help as I'm an power plant engineer by trade.
339170
Mine recently started doing the same thing, after working great for a couple years. Opened it up & found the thermostat had disintegrated. Turn it upside down (not plugged in!!!) and listen for objects rolling around. If so, your thermostat has likely died too. There's no good fix, other than bypassing the thermostat - which is a home-fire hazard. Sorry, you'll probably have to trash it (unless it's still under warranty)
1438798
I would contact the company and ask for a replacement if you have had it less than a year. I burned mine out by putting too much moisture into the oil and having it burn out. Bought a replacement and kept the parts from the first one.
1983170
Might be something wrong with your unit. Ours heats up in a matter of minutes
2103952
Never heard of that problem. We've had ours for several years and several hundred uses. I would recommend never heating it for more than 2 minutes without repositioning it just so you don't get hot spots and cool spots.
491225
Mine did this also, after only a few weeks! maybe heated too much? maybe not well constructed? if you have the receipt, return it!
917944
that has not happened here with mine. Every item has come out perfect. I'm thinking you have a defective one that does not heat up enough. Oh Dear, now that is a hassle.
2036020
my heating element went out after 18 months. I replaced it and haven't had any problems since (4 years now).
1961272
Same thing happened to us. It worked great up until then. You'll have to replace it I think, at least that is what we did.
2024911
Mine has the same. E R. It won't turn on if I unplug and replug. Had it 2 yrs maybe. Will call manufacturer.
1069765
I would contact Heidi, the owner, about that. It does not sound like it is functioning properly. Is it fully heated up before you use it?
904585
Your heater is broken. This happened to me as well. I've gone through a lot of steam cleaners, but this had the shortest life span.
2019777
If you are using the remote you might want to check the timer setting. if that is not it I heater has a very good customer service department. here is the website. www.iheaterstore.com/
1467512
Mine didn't last a year, and I treated it with great care. It was weird - the green light came on, but it didn't heat up.