I plug it in + the indicator light comes on and everything. But when I turn the knob, the fan blades don't turn and a very lound buzzing sound, similar to when your dryer goes off, goes on.
I can see no clear obstructions to the fan blades.
Is this buzzing a built-in warning sign? I never had the manual to this model, since I got it second hand.
Should I just chuck this in the garbage, or do you guys have some mechanical suggestions?
[If you don't have a serious answer, please don't reply... I don't feel like logging in here every time just to see a fiesty but pointless response, thanks.]
2007-02-16 15:24:58 · 5 answers · asked by sisofphil 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thank you so much, you guys. Yeah, that's what I pretty much suspected... motor burned out or something. Oyyy! I hate how appliances are designed to be disposable like this! feels so wasteful to just throw it away :(
2007-02-16 15:38:22 · update #1
What you are hearing is the "tip over" alarm. Most heaters will sound a buzzer if they become off balance or out of level as a safety feature warning you of a possible fire hazard. They are usually made up of a pendulum or a series of reeds that bump up against one another. It is wired in before your fan or heating element and will not allow them to come on if it is activated.
Try shaking the unit to free up the safety or, as works quite often, give it a good sharp whack on the side or top. This might free a sticky safety and is the only way you can fix it without taking it apart. I could tell you how to "hot wire" it but then I would always be wondering if you were still alive or your house was still standing. Sorry.
If the above doesn't work you may as well trash it and buy a new one. It will be safe and you will probably have better more efficient heat.
Good Luck!
2007-02-16 15:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Pat C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your fan motor is burned out. Finding a compatible motor to replace it with will be difficult. It's probably more cost-effective to replace it. Additionally, you don't really want to futz around with a space heater, especially if it's an older model - fire hazards and all that.
2007-02-16 15:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The buzzing may be the overheat alarm. If the element is heating, and the blades aren't turning, it is a fire hazard. I would toss it to be safe.
2007-02-16 15:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the fan motor may be burned out...
2007-02-16 15:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by Tony H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
proabbly a burned ot element
2007-02-16 23:56:18 · answer #5 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋