Wall-mounted (radiant/fan) heater not heating

Causes

Dust/lint on heating element triggers the automatic cut-out

Tripped circuit breaker or burnt out fuse

No power

Listed under: electrical, heating, health and safety, electrical safety, Services

Cause

Dust/lint on heating element triggers the automatic cut-out

Repair

  • vacuum inlet and outlet grilles regularly to remove dust and lint
  • heater will reset automatically when heater has cooled down sufficiently

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Cause

Tripped circuit breaker or burnt out fuse

Repair

  • reset circuit breaker/rewire fuse

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Cause

No power

Repair

  • check power source
  • see 'No power'
  • call a registered electrician if necessary

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