It is 55 degrees out -- our heater does not seem to be working (as it did earlier today). Is there a thermostat that might have turned off the heater?
600717
Yes, the heater is controlled thermostatically. Here's what it says on the manufacturer's site: "Guaranteed to provide your birds with water down to -20 degrees F. Has a 60 watt thermostatically controlled and insulated heating element enclosed and sealed." (http://www.songbirdessentials.com/store.php?prodID=44707&title=Heated_Bird_Bath_itemno_SE509) Hope this helps!
600718
Yes, the heater is controlled thermostatically. Here's what it says on the manufacturer's site: "Guaranteed to provide your birds with water down to -20 degrees F. Has a 60 watt thermostatically controlled and insulated heating element enclosed and sealed." (http://www.songbirdessentials.com/store.php?prodID=44707&title;=Heated_Bird_Bath_itemno_SE509) Hope this helps!
46913
I wondered the same thing, so I experimented with it. (I have two, actually). In a room that was about 42 degrees, they heated the water to about 52 degrees. I have to wonder why they're heating the water when it's not even close to freezing. A waste of electricity. I guess I have to go back to unplugging them when it's above freezing outside.I also tried it at room temperature, and they did not heat the water. So the thermostat does work, but not at the target temperature that you would expect (at or just above 32 degrees).
1443039
I'm assuming it is a large open space and usually not well insulated. The heater is thermostatically controlled and would run constantly and burn itself out.
1226557
did you turn up the dial to maximum heating temp?.sometimes it gets turned down by error. IF it is all the way up...check the electric going to the heater...(that it is on) IF good..they it burned out....get a new one...
2244821
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.
512275
If you set it to 73, it should turn off when the ambient temperature is 75. The temperature you see on the display when you're not adjusting it is supposed to be the room temperature. I do know from personal experience that this heater has a lot of problems and is not one that I would buy again.
1228017
Most obvious thing: check the circuit breaker. It is probably not the same one that runs the pump. If you are not familiar with electrical troubleshooting, get professional help. Otherwise, make sure that the heater is getting electricity. If not, get professional help. Otherwise, shut the power off and check for continuity of each component. I'd start with the heating elements. Use your phone and take a picture of the wires on the elements. Remove the wires from the elements and test with an ohmmeter (if available). Each should read about 10 ohms. If either element is open, it will need to be replaced. Replace the wires. Next check the thermostat. Take a picture and remove the wires. Assuming the water temperature is low, the thermostat should be closed and your ohmmeter reading near zero. If it's open, it will need to be replaced. Replace the wires. Next, check the high temperature cut off. Take a picture and remove the wires. Like the thermostat, it should be closed. If it's open, it will need to be replaced. Replace the wires. If it still doesn't work, get professional help. Hope this helps, ..j
1728015
I am no expert but it sounds like you have a defective TH 106. The on/off feature on these thermostats is triggered by the temperature at the TH 106. I would return it for replacement. Ted
2099086
If you have an air vent close to the sensor, it will detect the change in temperature from the heater/AC airflow. One of my bathrooms has that issue. Try redirecting the airflow higher so it's not registered by the sensor.
1458934
Our thermostat worked for a month. We have not been able to get it working since then.
2228731
The heater portion is only set to come on when the temperature drops to a certain temperature, then shut off when it warms up. IIRC, it comes on at 35 degrees and shuts off at 45, so I don't think that is what you are looking for.
1226555
Hello, the exact same happened to mine after about 1 year of use. I removed the unit, drained it and opened up the top. On mine, one of the connections from the thermostat to the heating element had broken. I repaired mine with some silver solder and a small butane torch. It's been working great ever since. That was approx 2 years ago. My advice is, it's not working anyway, so just tinker around with it. Just remember to put the heating element in water before you power it up or you may burn it up.
339789
We had the heater on for hours and never had any problems with it so far. The only time it shuts off is if we move it. You may want to contact the manufacturer and ask them what the problem is. They have a live chat on their website - http://firesense.com/
1833426
Hi Randy - I unfortunately returned this heater soon after buying it. It had an issue with temperature control - it would heat up really nice and then switch to cold air. I could not get it off of cold air no matter what I tried. I never received feedback as to why, I was just refunded (I asked for replacement). I'll be buying a different heater shortly.
1411552
It would appear you may have a defective thermostat. Only replacement of thermostat would cure the problem. Entire unit may have to be replaced, as a replacement thermostat may not be available.
1495335
Must be something wrong with your heater. When I set the heater temperature to 71 degrees the heater will stay on until reaching 73 degrees (don't know why). Once it drops to 70 degrees then the heater should come back on. The heater will tell you whatever the temp is in the room. When it's extremely cold the heater can't heat some rooms. Hope this helps.
2109327
Ours works great, after any power outage it returns to whatever we had it set for. We keep ours at 73 degrees