My Steamboy T1 does not heat anymore???? What to do?
1177942
They are an inexpensive appliance with a limited life expetancy. How old is the unit? They have a heating element just like a hot water heater or oven and it will eventually just burn open. If not still covered by the warranty, it's best to just replace the unit. The part to fix it will run as much installed as a new one. Call manufacturer and see if they will do anything for you.
1177943
Thank you. I thought that might be the answer so I will not waste my time looking for a part (element).
1177944
I got rid of mine a long time ago, I found it hard to push and it left my floor really wet. I bought the Shark, it has 2 interchangeable steam heads, and it works great, it doesn't leave my floors soaking wet, and it throws out a lot of steam. It does say to use distilled water with it, but I don't, after about a year and a half it did plug up with calcium deposits, but I just took the steam head apart which was easy and soaked it in Vinegar, then cleaned out the small tube with a paper clip, now it works great again.
932946
I have never repaired one of these but basically there is going to be a thermal fuse in series with the heating element. Odds are that fuse has activated by open circuit /defect. It's a common problem with devices operating near the fuse threshold. You would take it out, read the rating marked on the side of it, order a replacement on an electronics supplier website like Digikey, then put a new one in. It needs to be brass crimped on due to the heat, not soldered.
1420751
Lucky you! I only got one year. If the fans work, the temp readout works, light works, everything works but doesn't cool it is a $5 dollar part. I spent $8 total to fix mine. I will try to include some links to help you. You can buy the parts on Amazon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBhVS7GhCOM
2008601
I would get a hold of Thermaltake support. Here is the URL for support: http://support.thermaltakeusa.com/Support_tsupport.aspx There is a 1 800 number on there to contact customer service.
794762
Mark, if its still within the warranty period return it for a full refund and don't order another one. I used mine very sparingly (10 times max) in my garage and then it suddenly stopped working. The sad thing for me is I have no recourse but to make it into a flower pot or throw it in the trash. Not much help but these are your options.P.O. in San Antonio
1044417
Whenever using ANY power supply, there is always gonna be some warmth/heat coming from the unit regardless of whats connected to it. This is perfectly normal. Now if its HOT to the touch, that is not good. Replace immediately. Hope this helps. Be safe ....Chris.
1344185
I agree with the other comments. I would set the timer and the switch for the steam. Wait for the steam to start and that's it. If that doesn't work, then there is a problem with your steamer.
2216197
I have a same problem. If, still under warranty, exchange an other one. Made in China won't last. I have to modify a different steam cooker.
1422009
Same Here Patricia. We just got ours last week and we let it sit for hours then turned it on and nothing!! It won't get cold, won't turn on and if it does have a light...it's not working either. I'm sending it back. Good luck with yours.
1834208
Best bet, send it back and ask for a new one. Mine has worked fine since day one. You deserve for yours to work also. Hope this helps bro.
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.
1324286
The temp is set to high. set it lower. If it less then 1 month old return it. If you don't have the packaging then reorder and return old with new package.
2216196
The only think I can think off is that there probably is an obstruction or your steamer chip is fried. Write or call them. I had problems with mine and they send me the part and a video on how to change it and know is fine. It does take a few weeks to get the part. Hope it helps
1237563
The top button is your answer, sounds like it might be faulty. I'm sure you've already tried to just take it out and unplug it and let it sit an hour or so then 1) put it back in the water for 20-30 minutes, 2) plug it in and set the temp. I love mine - and 78 works for my Beta but it will cycle through the choices just fine. I like the way it blinks at a different temp to show actual water temperature.
1193369
I had the same issue...just cut the plug end off and solder splice to the fan controller with heat shrink over it afterwards.
1458094
Make sure its set to a steam setting. This is indicated by the heavier marking on the setting dial. If its not on a steam setting, you won't get steam.
2205390
One more thing to help you out I ran mine for hours at 1ohm it won't get hot