Why does my electric heater keep blowing smoke?
The largest culprit of this kind of dysfunction in electric heaters is unavoidable dust build up. This can accumulate over long periods of time without use, such as summer storage. The dust is everywhere in the air and can build up quickly unless you are running a humidifier to remove it from your home.
What should I do if my electric heater is emitting smoke?
You can use canned air to blow out the vents and try to push any clumps out through the ports. If you cannot get to the build up on the inside. You may need to open the case and clean it out by hand. Dust anything that is built up on the heater coils and temperature sensor.
Why does my electric heater fan not come on?
If the electric heater fan comes on when you turn on the heater, but no heat seems to be coming out, you could have a blown circuit or there may be a break in the actual heater coil. Most parts can be ordered directly from the manufacturer and installed quickly and easily.
Why does my electric heater have a bad smell?
There are a number of things that can cause electric heaters to smoke or emit strange odors. The main culprit is dust and the buildup of these dust balls in on or around the inside or outside of the unit. The vents could have dust built up in them, or even the heater coils themselves if your heater is stored in a dry, arid environment all season.
Why is there smoke coming from my electric heater?
The only other thing that is known to cause smoke and odor from electric heaters is loose connections or burnt out circuits. In this case, you will want to test the circuit board with a voltage meter, or visually look for charred components. If you do see what appears to be burnt parts or loose connections, then more repair will be needed.
Why is my heat pump not blowing hot air?
Heat pump not heating If your heat pump is not blowing hot air, there are typically three main causes: Unit is blocked: Your heat pump pulls heat from the air outside into your home. If the airflow to your unit is blocked by snow, ice, leaves or another type of debris, this can make it hard for the heat pump to do its job.
If the electric heater fan comes on when you turn on the heater, but no heat seems to be coming out, you could have a blown circuit or there may be a break in the actual heater coil. Most parts can be ordered directly from the manufacturer and installed quickly and easily.
Why is the reversing valve on my heat pump not working?
Broken reversing valve: As the name suggests, the reversing valve allows the heat pump to work as both a heater and an air conditioner by reversing the direction of the refrigerant. If the heat pump turns on when you want cool air, but not for heat, this is likely the cause. It will also need to be replaced by a technician.