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What does it mean if my heater is blowing cold air?
Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the filter is too dirty. A dirty air filter blocks airflow over the furnace’s heat exchanger, causing it to overheat. When overheating, your furnace can trip a high limit switch, causing the furnace burners to shut off so that the heat exchanger does not crack.
Why is my electric fireplace not putting out heat?
Electric Fireplace Not Heating Some electric fireplaces have a separate switch on the side that disables the heating element. Make sure that this switch is turned on or your electric fireplace will not produce heat. Your heating element may have burned out. Check electrical wiring and look for any loose connections.
How do I fix my fan heater blowing cold air?
To start the troubleshooting process for your heater, try these steps:
- Let the heater run for 10 minutes and check if hot air is beginning to come out after that time has elapsed.
- Check the temperature setting on the thermostat.
- Check or replace the batteries inside the thermostat.
Why is my electric fire not working?
A tightly bent or over-stretched power cord may be causing the problem. Check your fuse box or breaker for any switches that have tripped. Inspect the fuse on the electric fireplace and replace if necessary. Try another wall socket.
Why is my heater not blowing hot air in my house?
Make sure that airflow into your furnace is not blocked or limited. If the furnace heats up just fine but continuously blows even when it is not putting out warm air there can be a problem with your limit switch. If your furnace does not heat up enough you might have an ignition or pilot issue.
Why does my electric fireplace keep blowing cold air?
An electric fireplace blowing cold air can be a sign that the heating element is damaged and needs replacing, has burned out or has overheated. A wire may also be loose or the thermostat on the fireplace may simply just be set to below room temperature. Unplug the fireplace from the wall socket, leave for 30 minutes and try again.
What happens if an outlet is blocked on an electric fireplace?
Ensure that the inlet or outlet to the electric fireplace heater aren’t blocked. A blocked inlet to the heater will prevent air from circulating through the heating element and providing warm air to the room. A blocked outlet from the fireplace heater will prevent the warm air from being distributed into the room.
Why are the flames on my Electric fireplace not real?
The flames on an electric fireplace aren’t real, and so they’re produced by a light source run on electricity. Ensure that the fireplace is plugged in at the wall and turned on. Ensure that the main power switch on the electric fireplace is turned on.
Why does the thermostat on an electric fireplace make a clicking noise?
Turning a thermostat dial to the left typically decreases the temperature setting, while turning it to the right increases it. An electric fireplace thermostat will typically make a ‘clicking’ noise when the dial has been turned to the current room temperature.