Hi - there is a fuse inside the unit and if replacing it does not solve the problem, it could be a problem with the heating element itself. The heater looks like this:
If this part has failed, you may have trouble locating a replacement - as an online appliance parts store has indicated that the part is no longer available from the manufacturer. You may find the part on another parts supplier's (whether online or at a local store) shelf however. You'll have to do some checking or calling to see if someone has though. Of course, if it is just a bad connection or blown fuse, replacement of this part won't be needed.
A handyman should be able to tackle this - as it is an issue with the electric heater circuit - not a cooling circuit or refrigerant problem. Explain the problem to him and ask if he feels confident troubleshooting this problem for you, first. The heater itself will be located behind the grille and cold refrigerant coil. Tracing the 2 wires back far enough should reveal the fuse location. The fuse may be an in-line type - or one that is mounted to a panel. Either way, your handyman should be able to find it.
Yes, it is indeed an image of the heating element. I'm surprised you're unable to see it - and I simply copied it from another web page - and I can see it now, here. The picture isn't required to make the repair, however.
I was talking to a coworker about this when I first answered your question - he recalled a fuse - but not the exact location of it (that's why I indicated that it may be an "in-line fuse holder" type or one that is mounted to sheet metal inside the unit). I should have waited to answer your question since I didn't have the exact info you're looking for - but my co-worker was pretty confident about the presence of a fuse.
If after replacing the fuse, and it blows again, I would suspect a faulty heater. You'll have to attempt locating one in stock from either an online or local parts distributor, as the manufacturer no longer has any to resupply their distributors. Yes, it is indeed an image of the heating element. I'm surprised you're unable to see it - and I simply copied it from another web page - and I can see it now, here. The picture isn't required to make the repair, however.
I was talking to a coworker about this when I first answered your question - he recalled a fuse - but not the exact location of it (that's why I indicated that it may be an "in-line fuse holder" type or one that is mounted to sheet metal inside the unit). I should have waited to answer your question since I didn't have the exact info you're looking for - but my co-worker was pretty confident about the presence of a fuse.
If after replacing the fuse, and it blows again, I would suspect a faulty heater. You'll have to attempt locating one in stock from either an online or local parts distributor, as the manufacturer no longer has any to resupply their distributors.
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Hi - there is a fuse inside the unit and if replacing it does not solve the problem, it could be a problem with the heating element itself. The heater looks like this:
If this part has failed, you may have trouble locating a replacement - as an online appliance parts store has indicated that the part is no longer available from the manufacturer. You may find the part on another parts supplier's (whether online or at a local store) shelf however. You'll have to do some checking or calling to see if someone has though. Of course, if it is just a bad connection or blown fuse, replacement of this part won't be needed.
A handyman should be able to tackle this - as it is an issue with the electric heater circuit - not a cooling circuit or refrigerant problem. Explain the problem to him and ask if he feels confident troubleshooting this problem for you, first. The heater itself will be located behind the grille and cold refrigerant coil. Tracing the 2 wires back far enough should reveal the fuse location. The fuse may be an in-line type - or one that is mounted to a panel. Either way, your handyman should be able to find it.
Good luck!
Yes, it is indeed an image of the heating element. I'm surprised you're unable to see it - and I simply copied it from another web page - and I can see it now, here. The picture isn't required to make the repair, however.
I was talking to a coworker about this when I first answered your question - he recalled a fuse - but not the exact location of it (that's why I indicated that it may be an "in-line fuse holder" type or one that is mounted to sheet metal inside the unit). I should have waited to answer your question since I didn't have the exact info you're looking for - but my co-worker was pretty confident about the presence of a fuse.
If after replacing the fuse, and it blows again, I would suspect a faulty heater. You'll have to attempt locating one in stock from either an online or local parts distributor, as the manufacturer no longer has any to resupply their distributors.