I just installed my unit and I can't get it to heat even when I turn up to 90? Any answers?
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A reverse cycle heat pump does not produce instant heat like a nickel wire heating element.This is a gradual heat that has limitations of operation on days when the outdoor temperatures approach freezing.
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The documentation states that it should not be used as a heat source if the temperature is below 40 degrees. Mine will not heat effectively in very cold conditions. However; it will perform well in the 50 degree range and above. I suggest a call to the manufacture.
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Not to sound condescending but if you don't have the "HEAT" function turned on the unit will not heat up. If it is still set to FAN or AC it will allow you to set it for 90 but it won't heat (and mine only goes to 80??) Additionally, if it is VERY cold (like 20s or below) the unit will not heat, it acts like a heat pump and the amount of heat goes down as the temps drop below 32 degrees. I only use mine to heat from about 30-55 degrees which covers about 90% of the time here in Alabama. During REALLY cold spells we cover the unit and use this DeLonghi TRD0715T Safeheat 1500W Portable Oil-Filled Radiator with Vertical Thermal Tunnels which we purchased here at Amazon and have used it for many years. Not to sound condescending but if you don't have the "HEAT" function turned on the unit will not heat up. If it is still set to FAN or AC it will allow you to set it for 90 but it won't heat (and mine only goes to 80??) Additionally, if it is VERY cold (like 20s or below) the unit will not heat, it acts like a heat pump and the amount of heat goes down as the temps drop below 32 degrees. I only use mine to heat from about 30-55 degrees which covers about 90% of the time here in Alabama. During REALLY cold spells we cover the unit and use this DeLonghi TRD0715T Safeheat 1500W... » Read More Not to sound condescending but if you don't have the "HEAT" function turned on the unit will not heat up. If it is still set to FAN or AC it will allow you to set it for 90 but it won't heat (and mine only goes to 80??) Additionally, if it is VERY cold (like 20s or below) the unit will not heat, it acts like a heat pump and the amount of heat goes down as the temps drop below 32 degrees. I only use mine to heat from about 30-55 degrees which covers about 90% of the time here in Alabama. During REALLY cold spells we cover the unit and use this DeLonghi TRD0715T Safeheat 1500W Portable Oil-Filled Radiator with Vertical Thermal Tunnels which we purchased here at Amazon and have used it for many years. « Show Less
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If your elements are still lit up and it stays hot, there must be a problem with it. Mine does neither of those things. I'd return it, I think :).
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Not me, I run mine almost non-stop. Never had any over heating issues with it.
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I'm in WI (we had frigid temps this month!) and it has been running fine for us. We set ours at 72* and it stops running at about 72-73. Yours may be defective?
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The unit has an automatic shutoff that can be set for various temperatures. I have set it to "maximum" and, although the shutoff temperature is not specified, based on my experience it must be well above 80. I don't know, however, what temperature it will not heat above.
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I don't know. From what I can tell when it is heating it flashes, mine flashes at 80 only when it is heating. I turned mine on, adjusted the up button until display read 80, they recommend between 80 and 85. It will flash when it heats, keeping the temp set at 80. just make sure you adjust the temp with the up button to 80 or higher. Does the display go to 80 when you adjust? How long have you had it on? Mine took a day and 1/2 before it heated to where I had it sat. You might have a bad unit. I really feel sorry for you if you do, I know these are not easy to change.
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Either the thermostat is set to low or it may be defective. Also the heater needs some outside air or it will shut off. Good Luck!!
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So far, it seems to stay at 400 which is where I set it. The other day, I raised the heat & when I turned it on the next time, it went right back to 400.
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On the both remote control or on the side of the heater unit there are triangle shaped markers under "temp setting" that point upward or downward, you press on them and each time you do you will hear a beep and see the lit up digital number change. For example if it is at 68 and you press the upward pointing triangle once it would show 69 degrees. I believe it will only go upward to a maximum of 80. Hope this helps you figure it out : )
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Make sure your bedsread is heavy enough to hold the heat. also if you are not in the bed and put your hand on it it won't seem warm. Mine was warm enough but the controller kept blinking and shutting of the heat. I replaced it with a Biddeford which doesn't seem very warm. Oh well.
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If you feel uncomfortable with the units power transformer, then you should return it or just get a new one. I have measured my transformer heat output and at in house temptress of 75°F, it is around 95°F They are designed to get hot and have vent slots to allow cooling, unit is reducing your household current from 120VAC/60Hz/10VA down to 12VAC/6VA. That in itself causes the unit to get hot. A bad pump will also cause unit to over heat. My unit has worked fine for over a year, but I clean it monthly including build up that tends to clog pump. Enjoy
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happened to me too...i contacted the seller and they told me that it usually shuts down if it over-heats and should work after some time...but that never happened to mine so i returned it and got a refund...
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Is this a new thermostat? If so, I'd return it. I have the identical unit and mine adjusts to at least 80. There is nothing in the instructions to explain why you would be having the problem. Also, Honeywell has a good website for instruction PDF downloads.
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Hello Jackie, to be honest it's a small margin for error with this heater. My heater still works and some times the temperature settings work. And when it does, it's because I have somehow lucked -up in getting it to work. Sorry, I'm sure this was of no great help; good luck
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I have mine set to 1 as well for that same purpose. Mine does turn on and off and has never went on once the tempature has reached its setting. I am in NY so its a basement unit and stays around the 40-50 degree range. there may be a probem with the unit. I would reach out to customer service.
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Wish I could help, but I returned my unit because it was DOA.I replaced it with a Duxtop 8100MC. I don't think the temp goes that low.
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It's been several months since we replaced ours, so only going on memory here. There was a 'one minute' button which would heat on high for one minute. If you enter say 530, it should heat for 5 minutes 30 seconds, at whatever power level selected. If it doesn't do that, it's defective. Try entering a time then hit the timer button, which should just time down and sound the alarm when the time is up. If that doesn't work either, you know it's defective. Good luck. (Our control panel worked fine for 10 years.)