I have one of these in my basement and for some reason it keeps shutting down.not sure why there is no fan/draft .it runs for a few seconds then poof
455850
Sounds like a pressure problem, maybe too many gas appliances on at same time.
455851
Try to bleed out the system. Hold down the gas button for like 15 seconds then hit the ignite button. Fire should light. If no fire then theres no gas. If the fire starts hold the gas down for another 10 seconds then let go. It should stay on. If that doesn't work then the sensor in it might have died. Cant remember the name of the sensor but that happened to me before. When it died i just bought a new one.
455852
Try blasting the pilot light area with compressed air. If that doesn't work would test thermo-coupler. The thermo-coupler is the piece of metal surrounded by ceramic that sticks into the pilot light. Once it heats up it creates a small amount of electricity which hold open the gas safety valve so if the pilot light goes out the gas shuts off. This is why you have to press down on knob to light it you are manually holding open gas safety valve.
455853
Most probably a bad thermo-couple. The thing that you heat up when you first light the pilot. If this is bad the pilot-light cuts off the gas. When you first light the pilot you must hold down the light pilot button for 15-20 sec. to heat up the thermo couple for proper operation.
455854
That had happened to the one I have, all I can suggest is to make sure there isn't any dust any where on the heater..especially by the pilot.
455855
Maybe the basement is too closed. there .should be some air leak although it's vent free. Try to make some small opening in the basement. If this doesn't work, replace the unit.
455856
pilot may not be heating the thermal couple enough, try blowing the dust off pilot,(pilot should be blue, no yellow) or thermalcouple may not be close enough to flame, or bad thermalcouple.
455857
I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even had to shut unit off & put on a fan...I love my ProCom I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even... » Read More I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even had to shut unit off & put on a fan...I love my ProCom « Show Less
455858
Can be almost out of pro pain ore thermo sensor. The thing the pilot heats. If bad it thinks that the pilot is out and cuts off the gas. Steve
506966
I keep mine (Two now, one in the greenhouse) at 70, (2.5 to 3 on the dial) and it shuts off as expected. If it ran continuously, I would cook. I suspect your basement is very large or very drafty if it seems to run all the time. The greenhouse has been chilly with the arctic exposure, but the heater still only runs in cycles, as it doesn't take long to heat the 100 sq. feet.
1586376
I've had mine since November, the only issue i have with mine is that one of the smaller fans sticks/freezes on start up. With a small "bump" it works fine. Other than that i have no other problems with my unit.
186901
I was in the basement when the fan did shut off. It started back up a little while later. So Yes, when it reaches the desired humidity level the unit does go silent and then start up when it needs. The unit is in the basement but it is no louder than a small fan running. There is no noise when the water drains from the unit.
1068365
Yes. Mine is working wonderfully. I've been running it for several months and it's kept our basement at 45% consistently.
914597
FYI, I have two of these fans and the one in my master bedroom started to have problems. during the recent heatwave, I had the fan running on high speed. after a while it started getting louder and would turn off randomly. I would turn the light switch off, wait a minute and then turn it back on. I really like the fan but honestly, next time I buy ceiling fans, I'm going to get a better brand.
1122106
I never had a problem with it runnind down the battery, but i didn't use it very long. I live in Alaska and it did not put out enough heat to be of any help, so i took it out and it is setting in my closet.
1686823
I have not had any problems with the fan oscillating. I would think it would be a good reason for replacement, maybe take it back where you got it. The only thing I think is it should have a medium setting.
700504
That sucks. When mine is on it's set to Cool/Low/62/No Ion. It still doesn't actually cool particularly well (as my review says), but it does stay on indefinitely. You could try "power cycling" it. Unplug for 10 minutes or so (to make certain the compressor is reset) then try again. Works for routers, lol. Also consider maybe its an electrical issue. Try plugging in to a different circuit or something? Or is something bouncing air back into it that could be causing it to get wrong air temps? I'm just throwing out ideas here. :)
884180
I havent had that problem so far at least. There is a big vent on the left side and little ones on the bottom (covering the fan etc I believe). I don't know if this will let me upload a picture. I turn this off a lot more than I did my pc though, just because it starts again pretty instantly.
888233
http://downloadwithoutsin.net/iheater-1500-owners-manual/ for manual .... the fan in mine quit working causing it to shut off .... I bought 2 of these and in a year had to take switch off of unit that went bad and put it on 2nd unit will see how long it works there are places that will repair them .... IHeater company is no longer in business ..... Good luck .. once this unit stops working Im done with them
1288296
Check and see if the fan is running - may be overheating and shutting down.
1674888
No idea. I have been using one in my basement window for years. If the rain starts coming in, out comes the fan.
1276489
Up in the Seattle area I sometimes have to drain it. I believe it is related to humidity, although I'm not sure that it might also be related to having the fan run at a variable speed. I don't see why the fan speed would matter, but I have noticed a correlation.
979134
I've had this unit for two days and the compressor turns on and off but the fan runs non-stop, despite being at the selected humidity level. The instruction manual says, "When the setting humidity is reached, the unit will shut off automatically. For some models, the fan motor will continue operating."
670723
Mine is in the corner of my basement in a crock with a cover. If I'm close to the crock when it kicks on I can here it run, otherwise I never here it run.
1194007
I just received mine June 1, 2015. The fan does shut off, but only for about 30 seconds when the compressor is not running. I would rather it ran all the time as it is hard on the fan to start and stop. It could cause premature fan failure. Unit does a great job. I had 79% humidity and down to 51% in one day in a new basement.