What should I do if my electric fireplace is not working?
Turn your electric fireplace off at the unit, and turn it off and unplug the power cable at the wall socket. Leave the fireplace for a period of time to cool down, and then try using it again. Ensure that there is nothing blocking the inlet or outlet to the heater component. Ensure that the electric fireplace heater is clean and dust free.
How can I turn off my fireplace with my Remote Control?
Slide the switch on the receiver back to the center or remote position. Once all switches have been reset to the correct position, the remote control unit should be back in control of your fireplace and the transmitter & receiver should communicate electronically again.
Can a pilot light turn off a gas fireplace?
The pilot light turns on but also ignites the main burner at the same time (regardless of the electric wall switch position). The electric switch does not turn off the main burner regardless of position?? I can turn the main burner off by turning off the pilot light.
What’s the best way to turn off a gas fireplace?
Install a millivolt thermostat that act as a switch. Regular switches are meant for 120V and over a period of time can give you troubles. Thermostat also helps to shut the fireplace intermiteently when it reaches the desired temperature.
Why is my fireplace blower not working properly?
However, if the blower still doesn’t function properly, it is most likely an issue with the motor. Regularly clean the fan and the motor of your blower to help it work at its optimal level.
What should the thermostat be on an electric fireplace?
If your electric fireplace has a thermostat, ensure that the dial is set to a temperature above the current room temperature, or the fireplace heater won’t turn on and give out any heat. An electric fireplace thermostat helps to keep your room at a constant set temperature.
Do you have to have a power switch to turn on a fireplace?
The fireplace has separate switches to control each heat setting. In order to the turn the heater on with the low setting switch, the power switch must be on. Turning on the low heat setting switch will then provide heat from the blower. In order to turn the high heat setting on, both the power and low heat switches must be on.
What should I do if my gas fireplace blower is not working?
A loose wire or similar minor issue can often be fixed in a few minutes without calling a repair technician. Turn off the gas valve that controls the fireplace burners and wait for the insert to cool. Shut off the circuit breaker for the motor that operates the blower. Remove the screws holding the housing on the blower motor, using a screwdriver.
Why does my electric fireplace keep turning off?
The temperature in the room may be reaching the temperature set on the electric fireplace’s thermostat. Ensure that the dial is set above the current room temperature or the fireplace heater will keep shutting off. The thermostat dial will make a ‘clicking’ sound when turning to let you know what the current room temperature is.
What to do if your electric heater wont turn on?
Check for any external or internal obstructions that may prevent the electric heater from turning on or oscillating. Remove the obstacle, plug the heater back in and turn it on. Set the thermostat switch to a higher level, and keep an eye on the heater to ensure that it does not switch off due to overheating.
What to do if your electric fireplace overheats?
The thermostat dial will make a ‘clicking’ sound when turning to let you know what the current room temperature is. The electric fireplace may have overheated and gone into overheat protection mode. Turn your electric fireplace off at the unit, and turn it off and unplug the power cable at the wall socket.
