The heater wont kick on.. green power light keeps flashing? Why? Help!!!
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You'll get the light when you plug it in. If you have no other light like the mode or a temperature number in the LED box, then press the on / off button. Even though the light is blinking doesn't mean the unit is on. When it's on, you'll get the mode light and a number in the LED box and the green light will still blink. If none of this works, box it up and send it back.
2080263
With the air temperature at about 11°F the water near the heater was at 42°F. I use an instrument called Kill-A-Watt to check the voltage at the outlet and the power drawn by an appliance. It seems your heater is not working or there is no power supplied to it.
43269
If your heater is making noise there is something wrong, or it's a piece of junk. My ViaAqua makes no noise and is working. I suggest exchanging the defective unit.
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Hello, You might try to unplug it from the wall outlet for a minute and plug it back in again. If it doesnt work try it again. If that doesnt help your control thermostat on the front panel on the unit might be defective. I never liked the Lifesmart Heaters because mine was bought defective right out of the box new. It increased my electric bill too because it ran constantly. I will never buy another one again. If you need a new thermostat control you have to take the whole unit apart. If you have some warranty left on it they might fix it at the factory if you ship it to them. My Lifesmart Heater has a help number located on the back panel or check your owners manual. I hope this helps you out.
922058
Check and replace the batteries. I had exactly the same problem. I Called the company, their customeer service is great. At there suggestion I found one of my batteries was "defective". Replaced it and all was fine. BE sure the unit is NOT mounted close to a heater vent as warm air from heater can cause unusual activity with the light.
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Make sure it's warmed up to the green light comes on then try. Also make sure black tube that feeds the machine is all the way to the bottom of tank as well. If making a loud noise before green light comes on its deff a defective product send it back asap, that's all I can help with there.
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Chris is right, I spoke with the elect who checked mine when I hooked it up. He said, not only will that not work right with the way the wire hookups are in the heater, it's against most elect codes. I would put in new breakers and wire just to make sure everything is good. You wouldn't want to fry something that's so expensive. Mine has been going for 4years now..... Still going strong.Hope this helps.
128677
Be sure the batteries are installed correctly. Try unplugging the heater and re-energize.
1729691
Check connections one might be loose or you hook the hot into sensor might have fried it bottom line recheck your wireing I would start there
1228016
Not sure what the problem would be. Did you make sure the wire from the panel to the heater is the correct size? I had to run all new wire to mine as the old was too thin.
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Hi Baduu - I also purchased a heater 3 years ago. As far as I know it's still Ok... but it's still hot where I live so we have not gotten it out and plugged it in. Were you trying to reach the manufacturer?
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Mine has been doing that also. I don't know what is going on with it. I don't know of any recalls on these heaters.
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The only thing I can think of is incorrect wiring or you have it hooked up to something that is trying to draw more amperage than the unit can handle and it's tripping rather than switching anything on. Perhaps it's a protection circuit? Have you tried hooking it up to something that draws lower power? I had mine wired to a heating pad as a warming pad for a while to start seedlings. Then I wired it into a home made aquarium type heater. I don't get any 'alarms', my unit works perfectly every time. I'd have to see how you wired it and what it's wire to in order to help. Sorry.
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Try moving the switch in the back several times. Check and make sure that the fluid jar is snapped in the unit all the way. If the unit is still warm it should be still working. Make sure you have power at the plug. The only other thing you can do is contact the company an see if you can get a replacement.
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Was the unit installed by you or an air conditioner professional? Did you do the wiring or have and electrician do the wiring? I would call the person (s) who did the installation and report the problem, if you installed I would recommend calling in the experts. There could be serious issues with the installation if not done properly and you don't want an electrical short. If it's the unit call Amazon.
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I have not had a problem with mine but definitely call the company and explain to them what has happened. Be firm but not rude in letting them know that you are not satisfied with the performance of the heater. I am sure they will do something to rectify the problem. Good luck.
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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.