How do I fix a baseboard heater that doesn't work? It doesn't have an indicator if it has power or if it's working. It just doesn't have any heat.
2007-02-24 14:06:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Well, you either reset the breaker, replace the thermostat, or replace the entire unit. You can test the thermostat with a multimeter. If the thermostat is good, and you are getting power, then the heating element is probably bad.
2007-02-24 14:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Electric Baseboard Heater Not Working
2016-11-07 02:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anonymous nailed it...Most baseboard heaters are 220 VAC.
One phase of the 220 breaks thru a line-volt thermostat on the wall.
Check your voltage leaving the stat. Check connections at the heater. They could be corroded.
If voltage is correct at the heater connections, kill all power...Disconnect 2 element leads from power supply in the heater junction box located at one end of the heater... Cycle your multi- meter to Ohms. Read resistance between both wires attached to the element...If you get an "open" then you know the element is shot..
Remember, check voltage with power on...check resistance with power off....
2007-02-24 16:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting that everyone instinctively knows that it's an electric baseboard heater. Might it not be a hot water return system?
2007-03-02 21:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by tartu2222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the plug in connection first. Most wiring breaks right behind the (where it flexes the most)plug. Cut it off and put on a known working one if you do not have a test light to check for continuity of the wire. Next check the controller to see if that works on something else (like jury rigging up a light bulb.) If you know those 2 items work than it would be the element in the heater. - that is the point where I toss it.
2007-02-24 16:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a break in the connection. Technician will call this open circuit.
It could be just at the switch or around it.
Dust + humidity could jammed the switch.
Parts subjected to heavy banging might be broken.
You need certain skill in tracing and a multitester is helpful if you are familiar with its application. Otherwise a technician is advisible.
I wish my hint could help.
2007-03-03 17:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by yongyong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your landlord. The heating system may be a central unit that heats the whole building.
2016-03-16 01:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anonymous nailed it... if you still have questions, call an electrcian out
2007-03-03 11:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by firetrailman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shoul have a breaker on it. if not check to see if its getting current if not it maybe a wire burned out on it.
2007-03-01 06:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋