Fan on Dish Network's VIP722k DVR is continually running.

The Dish 625 as with the other Dish DVR systems has a fan built into the back of the unit. The fan runs nearly all the time to keep the internal drive cool. Sometimes the fan sounds louder that normal. what I do from time to time is take my shop vac and or the small vac u you use to clean your computer. and clean the vents around the fan. I do this on my desk top computer also.. Hope this helps.

Hi there, Tim!

It's possible the dish may need to be repointed. Try running a check switch test. Go to Menu > System Setup (6) > Installation (1) > Point Dish (1) > Check Switch > Test. This will provide more info on the satellite signal.

If you have run that test and the problem continues I would need to see about getting a tech out. If so, you can send me an email at [email protected] for further assistance!

Tommy Faust
DISH Social Media Representative

I have the same issue and find it unbelievable that the Dish Network DVR is so noisy. It's virtually a deal killer, except now I have the damn dish on my roof. Why can't Dish commission a better quality product?

Hello this is Nick Franta with DISH Network.

The DVR fan does typically runs most of the time the receiver is on (or recently turned off). Since the DVR controls the option of stopping live programming and skipping back it is always in use so the fan will continually run. If the sound continues non-stop for the next 48-72 hours we may want to send a replacement receiver for you. You can contact me at [email protected] if it does continue to be troublesome.

Hello! Daniel Busa with Dish Network here. A problem like that would either be a glitch or hard drive issue try cancelling and recreating the timers. if it persists perform a hard reset and keep us posted. You can follow us on twitter or call us at. 1-800-333-3474

lumaes200,

You have indicated that you have a 622 DVR receiver, since this is where your posting was found. When you trying any of the DVR functions on the remote, do you get an error message (024 or 311) indicating that the function is not available at this time? If not, try unplugging the receiver for 10 seconds from the electrical outlet. This will reboot the receiver and re-acquire the satellite signal. Once the picture returns, try the DVR function. If the problem continues, please call 1-800-333-3474; we may need to replace the receiver. I hope this helps.

Ray Calo
DISH Network

Try these codes:

3-digit codes:

512, 689, 508, 509, 510, 566, 644, 651, 662, 663, 668, 672, 673, 676, 685, 698, 700, 716, 734, 747, 761, 765, 003/ 054/ 055/ 062/ 070/ 148/ 149/ 170/ 171

4-digit codes:

0051, 0055, 0250

One of these codes should work.

Good luck!

Hi piautewith the VIP622 receiver connecting to your DVD/VCR player you will need theinput/output jacks. To setup recordings to your VCR/DVD player, you will want torun from receiver output to VCR/DVD input and from VCR/DVD output to TV input. Thefan on the VIP622 receiver is just like the fan in a computer tower. Even ifthe receiver is off the fan will still run to keep unit the right temperature foryour DVR receiver. MikeHouston of DISH Network

Remote code will work but be sure you have VIP remote address set on 1. See page 56 of VIP manual or instructions on changing remote address.