I have a problem with space heaters throwing the circuit breaker. Will this one do it too? Is there something I can do to prevent that?
1021457
I have mine plugged into a standard wall plug and have had no issue with it throwing the circuit breaker...
1021458
ditto what KempShire said. I just bought this heater and it did trip the circuit because it is a big draw of power. I just switched the machine to less active plug and no problem. You will love this heater.
1021459
I have not had any problems with throwing a breaker. I live in a mobile home. just try to keep any other major appliance plugged into a separate circuit to avoid overloading.
1021460
This is because many space heaters, including this one, can run up to 1500 Watts. This means that the space heater needs a dedicated circuit all to itself when in use because of this large draw. This means that if you plug this space heater into a wall and then plug in say a vacuum in the same plug or different socket on the same wall, you may very well trip the breaker. Remember, when a breaker is tripped it is a safety function ment to prevent damage to your electrical system. If you find that you are tripping your breakers consistently, you may want to get a schematic of the wiring in your house so you know what plugs are on the same circuit and what ones are separate circuits. This heater will most certainly trip a breaker if you use another device that creates enough draw on the same circuit. However, if you can figure a way to use it on it's own circuit, this heater is very very good. You can always run a medium duty extension cord from another room so that your heater is plugged in away from the room it resides in. Definitely have an electrician check your system and maybe update it a bit.
1773163
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
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.
763281
I use it with a two prong space heater, it works just fine. I think they're just covering their butts by printing that in the manual. The product is a VERY good deal and works GREAT for me!
1371676
Yes just be aware of what else maybe drawing off the circuit you are looking to add the heater to. Requests a dedicated circuit.
1339100
I would pick a different space heater. Mine burned out within a couple of months and both the manufacturer and the seller refused to replace it or do anything about it.
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.
24817
My works fine but I just had to replace my ground fault outlet.Not sure if it blew from the tank heater,fence charger on age.Check the outlet.If not that perhaps you received defective ones
322010
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.
782099
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.
1638033
A lightning strike wouldn't surprise me at all. These units are prone to that, since they are metal and outdoors. Definitely do not mean to insult you, but did you check the breaker? Ours trips sometimes. If you did check the breaker, then your board may well be out? Do you see any dark or burn spots on the back of the board? You'd have to check with Goldline to verify, but I think the sticker contains the model and possibly the serial number. What is the code printed after "PN:" on your board?
2115308
Sure, just be sure that you're not daisy-chaining the timer from another power strip or something similar. Also be sure the space heater has some kind of tipover switch so if something happens when it's unattended you don't burn down your home.
834192
I have not had that problem with my heater. But it sounds like there may be a small clog in the line near the pilot light.
360343
I would say it is an issue with your electrical because we have used ours many times and we have never had it thrown a breaker.
19253
There should be an overload breaker, but there is a thermostat that you set and the heater will not exceed the set temperature. I have never had any problems with overheating with either heater (I own two of these, one for two winters).
154645
You need to make sure you shut it off at the switch. It seems to cycle the heater briefly on an off until the switch is off.
1789538
Better turn it off as soon as the power outage happens. Don't take risks with space heaters, no matter how safe they are.