Is it possible to run the heater too high? The Lakewood 7000 a has a plug that looks burnt out. I know, we need to replace it, but what would be the cause of that?

SOURCE: Lakewood 792/JR heater running w/o heat

Hi Spybotics. I have the same problem and I traced mine down to a burned out over-heat fuse link. Check out my recent post. My guess is that you are having the same problem as me. It's not hard to tell - just take off the rear panel and test the link (looks like a small resistor in line with the element) with an ohm meter. Open circuit means burned out fuse link. DO NOT bypass the link, as an extreme fire hazard will exist without it.

SOURCE: I need the switch for Lakewood 7096 oil heater

This might be the switch,

Defond DRH-2415 15A 125VAC Lighted Dual Heater Switch

SOURCE: ROCKER SWITCH DIAGRAM

On the top of the switch (inside the heater) there is a common connection.....even though it looks as if it is connected (electrically), it isn't electrically affected by the switch; it's just used as a post. It's just the place where the striped wire connects to the "common" point for the heater coils (they are in a parallel). Also, while you're in there you might want to put some electrical grease on the exposed conductors.....mine had quite a bit of corrosion (which was the reason for the failure). I had to replace 3 of the female connectors.

SOURCE: Lakewood space heater thermostat source

If it is a Ksd31 thermostat you need, you are in luck. I found what I needed for my model 5600/7 on ebay. The store Larksining sells the for as few as five/pkg in various temp. settings. I got 5 ea. in two temp settings for less than $11.00 USD with shipping from Hong Kong.

SOURCE: Do the Lakewood Radiator Heaters Model #7000/A

NO, radiant only