Has anyone replaced the heating elements and know what it runs to do so? (Yes, I saw the phone number posted, but that's not what I am asking.)
907099
I use lifesmart 3 at a time thru the house, buy them on sale, throw them away when worn out. Run them 7/24 from dec to march.usually they last about 3 years.cant ask for more than that.
1438389
I have not yet had to replace mine, but if/when that time comes I would think that some of heat gun elements offered on ebay, compatible w/ Liester or Bak Rion heating guns would work as a replacement. I second the recommendation to let the heat gun run on level zero to allow the element to cool after use. I just let it run until the gun nozzle is cool to the touch.
1906906
Hi, Haven't had ours for long enough to have any problems. However, knowing what little I know about electrical heating elements, if it's making noise that's probably not a good sign. Would take the time to send it in either for repair or replacement. These aren't complicated devices, but the potential for fire is always lurking the background. Don't want to overkill, but wouldn't take any chances... Jay Miller
578903
It's a new heating element and cover, which you will need to replace on this thing quite often (depending on use, of course.) I suggest getting several more replacement kits aside from the one it comes with.
433305
Hi - Like you, I really like this unit. My I suggest contacting the mfg. If anyone can help it should be them. Best of luck!
1939016
I would contact K & H about the problem and about any warranty. Mine has worked for several years and I finally bought a new one only because my cat had worn out the covering but the heating element from the old one still works. You may have got a dud and I am sure the company will help you.
926731
Gosh that's a hard one to answer. Other than making sure the gas line isn't interupted & the stove itself is clean maybe there's a problem internally with the heater itself. I had a heater that did that once & ended up replacing it. Would cost too much to have it repaired. Sorry I couldn't help.
339790
I had the same problem and was told by their customer service that a bad batch of thermostats was installed in some units. They are sending me a new thermostat, which i guess i will install myself. I also have had two issues now with the on/off switch not working properly. I am sorry I bought this unit.
1351728
Yes. We have 2 units that the heating element went out. You might be better to shop around some more.
1841460
Valued Customer- Replace the entire unit. (new or used) The price isn't enough to replace parts. Thanks for your inquiry. Good Luck
1556251
I found the information I needed by going to the GE website and searching in their archives. I had the same symptoms and after ordering and replacing I found the old burner had a 'blow out' in the coil preventing a complete circuit. It wasn't hard to replace, on my stove I had to open the oven door and undo a couple of screws on the stovetop lip and raise it like a car hood. I would recommend taking pictures of the old unit showing the screw locations and wire locations as this makes it easier to replace everything. The replacement part mounting hole number were off but thanks to the picture I replaced it in same location.
1121941
No, Nancy. I too am just a customer that purchased the heater. I would suggest you contact your nearest hardware store or heating technician.Sorry.
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.
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.
948813
Are you sure you wired it correctly? Maybe you mixed up the heating circuit with the cooling circuit? If that's not it, I'd get a new one. Why take a chance?
175182
Had problem with heater elements not lasting and notice the anode was used up. The elements seemed to be acting as a anode and after replacing this they have lasted three times as long as they did before and still going strong. This could have been a coincident but seem to be working right now. Just be carful that you don't cross thread as you install as I had to reach down inside a small hole to get it started with two fingers to make sure it was lined up properly.
2132254
My furnace on my 2008 Hi Lo would not stay lit. It would cycle on an off. I read on the internet a simular problem was solved by replacing the circuit board. A dealer wanted me to bring the whole furnace in for service. I took a chance on replacing the circuit board and it solved the problem. I am not sure if you are talking about the same circuit board or furnace. I took a chance that I would be losing the cost of the circuit board.