Everyone ends up with a split fuse or malfunctioning heater once in a while. Calling the repairman can take days, can be a real hassle and definitely isn't cheap. Basic knowledge of heating repairs can save you time and money. Learning to repair heaters on your own is not that hard, but it's important that you go about it in a consistent and methodical manner to keep from damaging the heater or harming yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
Safety Issues
Before you begin any heating repairs, unplug the heater from its electrical socket and make sure your hands are absolutely dry so that you do not get shocked. If you are going to touch a live wire, remember to always wear electrical gloves and rubber shoes. It is never a good idea to stop in the middle of repairing a malfunctioning heater. So before you begin, prepare any tools and accessories, such as screwdrivers, spare plugs and spare fuses.
Different Devices
Some electrical heating devices are easy to handle on your own; others are dangerous and require specialized training. For your safety do not attempt heating repairs on items such as microwaves or gas stoves. However, many malfunctioning heaters are easy to repair, including electric stoves, immersion heaters and space heaters.
Finding Problems
Locate the problem. Search around the entire heater to determine what's wrong. In a malfunctioning heater, for instance, search for disconnected wires, blown fuses, damaged heating filament and damages to the wire that connects the heater to the electrical dashboard.
Fixing Problems
Things you may need to do fix your heater include finding a blown fuse and replacing it with a new one or replacing a worn extension wire with a new one. Open up the heater and reconnect old wires with plugs and bolts, or take apart the thermostat knob and reconnect any loose wires. Purchase a new heating filament to replace a worn one.
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