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Dimplex DF3003 Electric MidSize Heater Questions & Answers
I have a Dimplex Fan
Well yes, it will cause a fire. If it is hot enough to melt material, then it is hot enough to catch fire. Is this a new install? Are the wires connected correctly? I'm not sure what we need to accomplish at this point, other than a real safety issue that has me concerned.
HI THE 3 INDICATER LIGHTS
Not an unusual problem with any electric fireplace heater. I suspect the overheat circuit has shut the heating element down. Or the element has burned up (that's not unusual either).
In any event, turn the fireplace OFF and unplug it. Wait 30 minutes before plugging it back in. During that time, the overheat circuit may reset itself. If that fails to solve the problem call The Technical Service Dept of Dimplex USA at 888-346-7539, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST. If it ends up needing parts, you can order them at that time.
Have the Model # and Serial # of the fireplace, handy. As you will need to provide that information to them, as well as the date of purchase.
Plug the new fan motor, nothing
Sounds as if the Fan Switch may also be faulty. Or the new fan motor is defective. Is the flame function on the electric fireplace working? If the flame function is working, than obviously the fault is either in the fan switch or the new fan motor.
If the motor has a regular receptacle type plug on the end of the cord, try plugging it directly to a wall outlet and see if it works. If you're able to do that, then the problem is in the fireplace's fan switch or in the wiring circuitry going to the fan motor. Perhaps, this is what was wrong all along and not the fan motor, itself.
If nothing is working, check the wall receptacle that the fireplace is plugged into, by plugging in an electric lamp. If the lamp won't turn on, then there's a circuit breaker tripped in your homes circuit breaker panel. Check the circuit breaker panel for a tripped breaker and with nothing plugged into the offending receptacle, reset the breaker. Plug the fireplace back into the receptacle, turn it on and see if it trips the circuit breaker. If it does, there's an electrical short some where in the fireplace. Look for burned or frayed wiring, as well as bad connections.
Hope this helps solve your problem.
The elec plug wire going
If the wires to this unit keep melting then you are drawing way to many amps than the cord is rated for. there must be some other issue if you keep melting wires. I would not use this till it is checked out to make sure there are no shorts in the unit itself. This will lead to a fire if not done correctly. If the cord needs replaced then replace it with at least a size 12 or better yet a #10 wire, this will provide more than enough current capacity. Have you contacted the manufature for advise?
Light working but when the
The heating coil in a lot of this style heater is a springlike coil mounted in insulating holders. I am not sure about your particular heater but what has usually been the problem with these heaters is that the coil has broken and shorted to earth. Turn off power at the trip and remove the heating element cover and the electrical cover on the heater. If you can not see any physical damage put an ohm meter between the element and the earth screw in the electrical connection box. If the meter shows any continuity the element is faulty and needs to be replaced. Hope this is of some help.
Regards,
Andy.
Have a Dimplex dfb6016 electric heater that needed a new power cord. Bought one, but one end has the cord and blue wire fused together. I need help.
If the cord you purchased has a blue wire fused with the cord, you will need to cut off the fused portion and strip the insulation from the end of the blue wire. You will then need to connect the stripped end of the blue wire to the corresponding terminal on the new power cord.
If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, it is recommended to consult a qualified electrician or appliance repair technician to complete the wiring safely and correctly. It is important to ensure that the replacement power cord is compatible with your Dimplex dfb6016 electric heater to avoid any potential safety hazards.
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