Does your heater element get red hot? Mine does not even glow and puts out just a warm air temp.
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This thing is junk. It makes a horrendous racket and puts out little to no heat. When it's running full steam I can put the palm on my hand on the face of the heater and I get ....warm. I contacted the Dimplex for a solution and they responded with a list of places I could get parts. Parts?...parts for what? I don't even know what's wrong with it. Terrible product and terrible support. But, at least it was expensive.My advise find a different product.
1441639
My heater never got very hot and failed completely in less than a year. I replaced it with another brand that works much better.
1441640
That is what it is supposed to do. You do not want it to glow red hot, That would make it a bit unsafe for a shop or any space you might be creating any sort of dust in. Start the unit up an hr. or so before going into the work space to warm it up. This is the best little shop heater I have ever used. Just give it some time
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No, it does not glow red hot. Once you turn it on leave it run until you've reached your desired temp and then turn the knob back until you hear a click. I've left my on all winter and my shop has been a perfect 70 degrees. It works great. I live in Iowa.
1441642
Yes, the elements glow bright orange and the unit blows out hot air. I would send it back and get a new unit.
743204
Is your tip fully connected? Is there any solder on the tip? Have you turned up the temp and soldered a joint? Is your heat gun accurate? Does the light blink or stay lite?
939772
I use Energizer, my light has no appreciable change in temperature. Are you able to say if it is the 'light' (LED) or the battery that's gettinig hot? I suspect it is the battery. If so, then the battery getting hot would be the result of excessive current draw (think of if you've ever shorted/briged a battery, both the battery & conductor get very hot), and the battery itself becomes weak/dead. All that to say this:If the battery is getting hot, then the LED is too much load for it - consider using a battery with a higher mAh (milli-ampre-hour) rating. If the 'Light' (LED, or any other part of the torchlight assembly) is getting hot then the unit (flashlight or its components) is defective. Hope this helps I use Energizer, my light has no appreciable change in temperature. Are you able to say if it is the 'light' (LED) or the battery that's gettinig hot? I suspect it is the battery. If so, then the battery getting hot would be the result of excessive current draw (think of if you've ever shorted/briged a battery, both the battery & conductor get very hot), and the battery itself becomes weak/dead. All that to say this:If the battery is getting hot, then the LED is too much load for it - consider using a battery with a higher mAh (milli-ampre-hour) rating. If the 'Light'... » Read More I use Energizer, my light has no appreciable change in temperature. Are you able to say if it is the 'light' (LED) or the battery that's gettinig hot? I suspect it is the battery. If so, then the battery getting hot would be the result of excessive current draw (think of if you've ever shorted/briged a battery, both the battery & conductor get very hot), and the battery itself becomes weak/dead. All that to say this:If the battery is getting hot, then the LED is too much load for it - consider using a battery with a higher mAh (milli-ampre-hour) rating. If the 'Light' (LED, or any other part of the torchlight assembly) is getting hot then the unit (flashlight or its components) is defective. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Assuming you don't have a multimeter for testing resistance and you are not able to reach the heater's location to touch it.I would try plugging it in with low light conditions and observe the plug tines for a slight sparking as they make and break contact.Sparks = it's good and working.No sparks = no good.
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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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same thing happen to me, I got a new part for the heater it kept doing the same thing, so I just stop using it, because it will go out at night an you will wake up cold, I think it is a bad heater.
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Mine has never gotten warm, Im not convinced it was more than just a red light
126549
I had mine on for an hour or so, and it got hot, but did not overheat. Sorry, Wish I could help.
771926
This heater was a good heater for several months but something went crazy with it & the heating element went crazy & cooked my tank. It spiked a very high temp & lost almost all my coral & a few fish. I had it in my sump. Don't know if it was just this heater or if they are all faulty. Sorry I couldn't have been more help.
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I think the red light comes on when the heater comes on. No idea why you'd need to know that, since the plate is hot either way. I am returning mine, it leaks all over the place, including from where the wire attaches to the iron!
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The element is supposed to get hot and very often will appear red or orange. Now for my own liability sake I cannot tell you that it's operating at a normal or too high a temperature.....but mine turns bright Orange and Yes becomes VERY HOT. This Has been true with ALL of my Electric Dryers.Best of Luck,G
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I would recommend checking the amp draw of the elements, when the thermostats or NOT CALLING (on). If there is any draw at this time, then the element needs to be replaced.
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I had a similar issue just the other day. It seemed the water temp wasn't moving. I unplugged it, let the heater sit (in the water) unplugged for about 20 minutes. Then plug it in again. I think the heater needs time to get acclimated to the water temp, before the filament or whatever starts cooking. Give that shot before you start slamming the heater against the wall. = )
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It gets very hot! The large heat element looks like a kitchen top coiled element that glows red hot when fully warmed up. The only problem is that when it comes on it blows cold air until its warmed up. It was unpleasantly cold waiting for the elements to reach operating temperature. If it is place away in a closed room it is probably not an inconvenience but if used in a large open space it is.
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Mine glows throughout when it's on full heat. Not sure if yours in defective, maybe it only glows half-way if it's on a lower level?
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Very cool. Thanks. Im hoping its the temp sensor as I already replaced the element so far and thats the only thing left. Thanks again
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Joe, My old unit had a red knob as well. The one I received has a black one. I don't mind the black knob but I have been unable to get the burner to ignite thus far. But, I haven't had ample time to ensure the gas supply is sufficient. By the way, this heater is installed in a 1985 Holiday Rambler "Monitor" Class C motorhome. The original unit was marvelous. We had more hot water than we needed however, the water tank was made of steel and it rusted out. That is why I bought the new unit.