Chauffe-air air heater (fireplace look) Model # 690 105 0100 serial # 1660501f544 I need to replace the squirrel cage as it has melted...where can I get one? Is it better to just throw it away ? [email protected]
I hav ethe same heater but my coil does not get hot. I am trying to find a replacement part for it but no luck. I called the number (905-847-2643) of the company but no call back.
see this causes and fix it. God bless you If an appliance that should produce heat does not, inspect the element
for breaks or obvious damage. If you don't see any damage, test the
element for continuity (see below).
Turn off power to the appliance or device. If the unit is plugged
in, unplug it from the electrical receptacle (outlet); if the device is
wired into the circuit (such as an oven), turn off the circuit at the
electrical service panel.
Disassemble the appliance or device to access the heating element,
following the guides in this book for your appliance. Some heating
elements, such as plug-in units in electric ovens, are relatively easy
to remove (see the Electric Oven Fix-It Guide).
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With only the little information about the company, there's not much chance in finding the part (blower) you're looking for. However, 98% of all the electric fireplaces and stoves, like yours are China imports and are made almost identically, but have some replacement parts available. The solution is, finding a similar unit to yours by another manufacturer, that uses the same size and type blower. Most use what are called squirrel cage blowers rated at 120 cfm and is rated for 230 volts. Based on the voltage requirement, I feel pretty sure, it was never sold in the USA. With some online research, you may can find one.
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The first thing I would do is to clean motor and squirrel cage. It would be best if you would remove it and take it somewhere that you had a air compressor to blow out motor ports and fins on squirrel cage. Most of the time you can remove by disconnecting modular plugs and removing two or more screws on rail that squirrel cage slids on.
If you can get it out you can use a fine wire brush to loosen dirt and dust from fins on cage then use air to blow out as much as you can.
Your motor may be getting worn so check the bearing by grasping cage and see how much it will slide side to side and if it moves more then about1/8 inch then you are going to need to replace it before much longer. Also make sure that the rim of squirrel cage is not rubbing on blower housing and if it is then loosen motor mounting screws and adjust ,then retighten screws.
I hope this helps you. Thanks
mine just did the exact thing. I took it apart and blew it out with an air chuck and it works like new again. a couple of weeks ago i used a vaccum and it work a couple of days and then did it again. The squirrel cage and heat elements were filled with dust. It was not easy taking apart but now i know to only take the bottom off. thanks
Find an access door on the back or side or both.
check lightbulbs.
Do not replace with anything but exact bulb.
try taking the bulb to Lowes...I've gotten luck there before with odd bulbs...they have a special drawer for them.
Good luck,
Vinnie
Hard to say exactly, but it sounds like you may have debris in the squirrel cage for the blower and has stopped it or the squirrel cage came off and the motor is running. Is air coming out anywhere?
If there is strong air flow blowing into the house the sq. cage should be OK. Possibly you need to replace the pads and make sure that the pump is not clogged and is distributing enough water to keep the pads wet.
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