Does your heating element make a loud "snap" (sounds like an electrical arc) intermittently when the warming plate is on? Or did I get a faulty unit?
1335456
Sorry, seems like you got the lemon in otherwise great appliance. I have use it everyday and have not experienced this kind of problem. I set the timer at night and wake up to the aroma of coffee wafting through my apartment. The only noise it makes is the burr of the grinder. I suggest you return your unit as defective and request an exchange. Companies are usually very good about this since they don't want to lose customers due to bad publicity.
1335457
Yes it did and then it just quit working all together and we had to buy a new one.
1335458
No, my unit does NOT make such a sound. I DO think it is faulty. Please return it, ASAP, but be sure you tell them why.
1335459
I have not heard any type of unexpected noise froml the warming plate. if the sound you are hearing occurs after/during warming plate heat up, it may not be electrical in nature, but more of a thermal stress release. It this is the case then you can probably feel the movement byhaving your hand on the chassis during the noise event? I am an electrical engineer and if I suspected an electrical arc I would verify it with an AM radio. At the same time of the noise listen to the radio for a corresponding pop in the speaker. Have either an AM standard broadcast or CB radio tuned to a weak or no signal with volume turned up. Sorry if this is a lot more info than you are wanting. I have not heard any type of unexpected noise froml the warming plate. if the sound you are hearing occurs after/during warming plate heat up, it may not be electrical in nature, but more of a thermal stress release. It this is the case then you can probably feel the movement byhaving your hand on the chassis during the noise event? I am an electrical engineer and if I suspected an electrical arc I would verify it with an AM radio. At the same time of the noise listen to the radio for a corresponding pop in the speaker. Have either an AM standard broadcast or CB radio tuned to a weak or no... » Read More I have not heard any type of unexpected noise froml the warming plate. if the sound you are hearing occurs after/during warming plate heat up, it may not be electrical in nature, but more of a thermal stress release. It this is the case then you can probably feel the movement byhaving your hand on the chassis during the noise event? I am an electrical engineer and if I suspected an electrical arc I would verify it with an AM radio. At the same time of the noise listen to the radio for a corresponding pop in the speaker. Have either an AM standard broadcast or CB radio tuned to a weak or no signal with volume turned up. Sorry if this is a lot more info than you are wanting. « Show Less
1335460
Mine caught fire - through an Internet search I have found that many others have also had this happen.
1335461
I have not heard any type of unexpected noise froml the warming plate. if the sound you are hearing occurs after/during warming plate heat up, it may not be electrical in nature, but more of a thermal stress release. It this is the case then you can probably feel the movement byhaving your hand on the chassis during the noise event? I am an electrical engineer and if I suspected an electrical arc I would verify it with an AM radio. At the same time of the noise listen to the radio for a corresponding pop in the speaker. Have either an AM standard broadcast or CB radio tuned to a weak or no signal with volume turned up. Sorry if this is a lot more info than you are wanting.
1335462
Yes. We use this coffeemaker daily and are starting to have a lot of problems with it including the weird snapping sounds. I am so mad because we follow the manual to a t, decalcify it, and clean it out regularly. Grrr...
1335463
Mine only makes a quick, not too loud of a noise, right as it turns on... before it starts to grind. It only lasts a fraction of a second. I would be concerned if you have a continuing noise. I would exchange it, rather than worry every time you use it.
1391170
Do you hear the motor speed drop as well? And are you running the hot air rework at the same time. It did it to me the other night I had the iron, rework wand, and the smoke absorber on all at the same time. And when the heating element kicked in my air would drop. Then come back when the iron turned off, then start again when the iron needed to heat. Did you remove the red plug from the bottom? And if that fails crack it open and see if any lines are loose, or cracked. If all else fails write me back and I'll help ya more if I can.-patrick
286002
It sounds like a broken wire somewhere between the plug and the heater. Or the heating element went bad.
1494818
Nope, mine has never made a clicking sound. So far so good with the appliance, but I sure don't think it heats water any faster than the stove does. I'd not buy it again.
768685
Only when I also turned on my electric stove heater, other than that no issues. It is adorable puts out warmth with very little noise.
2193242
Chip, I had the same problem several times. I finally registered my unit on Broan's website and included my disappointment with the issue. I was contacted the next day by their customer service department with the phone # for their service department. I called them immediately, they pulled up my information and explained that they had identified the problem and it could be easily fixed with a replacement heater and fan element. The original unit did not start fast enough and would burn the thermal fuse, the new motor started faster and therefore the thermal fuse would not blow. The fuse is part of the heater element to prevent overheating. I explained to the rep that it was -7 outside and I didn't feel like going into the attic again to replace the unit. he explained that I could replace the part fromt he inside and it was a matter of 2 screws and a wire harness. It literally took me less than 1 minute to replace the part and it has worked better than the original since. My previous ones only lasted less than 2 weeks. I was very satisfied with Broan which is more than I can say about the big box store I bought it from. The # for the technical support department at 800-637-1453. That should solve the problem.
579066
I have not experienced that with mine. Sounds like thermal expansion of metal. If its under warranty have it replaced, otherwise love it or leave it!
43269
If your heater is making noise there is something wrong, or it's a piece of junk. My ViaAqua makes no noise and is working. I suggest exchanging the defective unit.
1436553
I too haven't had any issues. There are heat settings that you can adjust. If it doesn't heat up, you may have a defective unit.
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
2281447
That is absolutely a faulty warmer, I'd get a functional replacement ASAP. Mine exhibits none of those characteristics when switched on.
932946
I have never repaired one of these but basically there is going to be a thermal fuse in series with the heating element. Odds are that fuse has activated by open circuit /defect. It's a common problem with devices operating near the fuse threshold. You would take it out, read the rating marked on the side of it, order a replacement on an electronics supplier website like Digikey, then put a new one in. It needs to be brass crimped on due to the heat, not soldered.
211912
Mine is noisier than I would expect at times, but nothing that has caused me too much alarm. I thought I heard it click a few times, but so far nothing reproducible or any overheating.
1486250
My unit has not over heated. If its really hot, I would think it is a defective unit.
1405833
When you flip the actual on/off switch, it will click. Moving the heat settings will not make a clicking noise.
2140504
I haven't had any problem with such noises.I still feel it's a great product, even though I have problems keeping it attached to a base because of its weight, and my swinging it around to fit my needs. Perhaps you need a new bulb. I use the standard bulb mostly because it gives off heat and warms the area around it.
518049
No beeps or annoying clicks. Compared to my prior heater it is very quite but you can still hear it run. If you set it at a particular temperature all night it will cycle on and off so this may (?) bother him. Hope this helps.