I see some reviews about the string easily or quickly breaking on this heater. Is this a common problem people are having and any tips for handling?
81720
We have the heater wired into an outlet that is controlled by a light switch so we don't use the string very often, but we have not had any problems with the string breaking. You can easily replace the string with a chain that you can buy at any hardware store if you want to do that.
81721
We have not had a problem with this and we are using it on a daily bases. We installed these units about a year and a half ago and are still going strong.
81722
yeah my strings are gone...I mounted to stands and we drag em around shop for curing paints and primers so wasn't a big deal I just plug in as needed...I,ve got 2 and the've taken a beating over the past year and still work good
81723
I suspect that it depends upon (a) how often you use the string to switch modes on the heater and (b) how careful you are in pulling the string. I leave the heater set on high output and have it plugged into a separate thermostat unit that controls power to the heater, so I rarely use the pull string. It seems to work well enough, but it appears to be exactly the same sort of switch as is used in old style, pull string light fixtures -- functional enough for occasional use but not durable enough to stand up to a high rate of usage (or overly strong pulls). If you plan to use this heater occasionally (e.g., for heating a shop that you use once or twice a week, while it's in use) then the string should be OK. If you expect to switch the heater on/off (or change the setting) frequently, I'd recommend using an external switch of some type. With that said, I've found it to be an excellent heater.
81724
I haven't had a problem with the pull chain breaking. It has occasionally been sticky, but is currently working fine.
560290
My heater never lasted through one winter season, we actually bought it in april, used it a few times. it quit working, makes a rattling noise and does not blow any heat. tried to email the company several times, but they never responded. I also called a few times but didn't get through
2005330
I have had no problems like that at all.It has never gotten up to temp and come on every 5 seconds.I love this heater and it maintains the set temp,no problems.
750936
We have not heard that advice. I will say that our heater doesn't do the job of our previous one which we had for several years. We have had the current heater for six years and have never done anything with it since it was installed.
1465084
We use our heater in our garage/ "my Man cave" and have had no issues at all. The heater works great and has "kicked off" if I accidentally nudge it passing by.
1906906
Hi, Haven't had ours for long enough to have any problems. However, knowing what little I know about electrical heating elements, if it's making noise that's probably not a good sign. Would take the time to send it in either for repair or replacement. These aren't complicated devices, but the potential for fire is always lurking the background. Don't want to overkill, but wouldn't take any chances... Jay Miller
1359850
David Ihad 2 inches of snow this year and it handled it well as far as the heater it did not melt the snow off of it but it took little effort to knock the snow off with a broom,it slid off very easily. we had temps here down in the teens (north central texas) and we used a radiator heater and a heat lamp and all of the plants we had survived. I hope this was of some help. Curtis G. meridian,tx
1640898
Have no issues with mine. My wife has already used it 4 times. If anything when we put it up at high she says it's too hot
1585399
We have had our heater for about 3 months and have not had this problem. It does seem that when you push the buttons your finger needs to be right over what you are pressing. Once I got used to that I have had no problems with the heater. Is working well to supplement our partially heated attic.
185425
Only thing I've had trouble with is that the cord can kink up if you flip the pad over too often -- it needs to be "unwound" periodically. I've had the pad and/or control fail because of that, and with my new one am watching those "kinks" carefully. LOVE this heating pad!
999326
I'm not sure, but I can say I been using mine for 2 years and I haven't had any problems . My brother in law had his for one and bought a regular hose from Wal-Mart and now his looking for a new heater.
493929
Good morning, I have had mine for only a year and it has not had any problems. However, I had a couple of thoughts that might (or might not!) help. Have you tried a different plug in? There is a safety limit switch that will turn off the machine if it overheats that may have failed. Finally, the heating element may have failed. If you have not done so you may want to contact the people that built it - they are here in the USA so they should be available to help. Good luck, I would really miss mine! Dave
803547
My heater does the same.I had two since the first broke. I think their thermostats just dont work well.
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.
1591655
U don't give many details new/old? Does it fire up before it shuts off? Anyway there is an optical eye that sees the flame and that allows the pump to keep running. If the optical pickup gets blocked (mouse nest in one of mine ) or if the wires to it come loose it will shut down immediately. Mine had a defective fuel hose when almost new that caused slight leakage but loss of pressure would make it shut down. I replaced section of hose and has worked flawlessly for last 2 years..To check wiring connections remove top cover very easy and only a few wires. I called Mr Heater in Cleveland and got GREAT support. There may be a trouble shooting guide in the back of manual but manufacturer really stood behind product. They even sent new hose section even when I told them I fixed it and was only reporting a possible issue with the quality of the fuel line they concerred that that there was some bad hose that got by QC (this was several years ago so I don't think it is still an issue ).
1656642
I bought this last fall and have used it every night since. It works very well still and I am still happy with the choice. I haven't had to wash it yet because I place a sheet and thin blanket underneath. I am sorry for your experience and wish you well with the return. We had a similar experience with Edenpure heaters: we run two thar we would never be without but in the midst of that had one that ran our utility bill up to $300 and tripped a circuit breaker. Maybe you just got a bad one. My UPS driver suggests the possibilty of electronics being damaged by improper handling during shipping. I bought this last fall and have used it every night since. It works very well still and I am still happy with the choice. I haven't had to wash it yet because I place a sheet and thin blanket underneath. I am sorry for your experience and wish you well with the return. We had a similar experience with Edenpure heaters: we run two thar we would never be without but in the midst of that had one that ran our utility bill up to $300 and tripped a circuit breaker. Maybe you just got a bad one. My UPS driver suggests the possibilty of electronics being damaged by improper handling during shipping.
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.