I have a Dimplex CS1205. It's been working fine for about 3 months, or so I think. Yesterday, I went to plug something else into the outlet and noticed that the Dimplex plug was hot, and the outlet plate was warm. When I unplugged it, the outlet plate was partially melted, and one side of the outlet was a little brown. Advice? Outlet or appliance or both?
Many people think melting plugs and outlets are caused by the appliance that is plugged into them. It is very likly that the outlet is worn or loose or wiring connections are loose or the receptical is faulty. Arcing is a major cause for this condition and all of the above issues can cause arcing. This condition usually only happens when high draw appliances are plugged into the outlet. So a lamp could work fine in the outlet for 10 years then a toaster or heater is plugged in and a loose connection causes current to jump from the receptical to the plug prong which inturn causes tremendous heat.
Get an amp meter and take an amp reading on it. Compare it to the amp rating on the info plate. It could be drawing too much amperage for the outlet. Do not use any other appliances on that outlet when using the heater.
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