I have an r40 reddy heater. With the top off I plug it in and the glow plug lights up for a few seconds. Then the fan comes on but seems to have trouble turning and then the unit shuts down. If you turn the fan by hand it is hard to turn and does not spin very freely. Is the motor bad?
Heating & Cooling - Desa International - Reddy Heater R40 40,000 BTU Kerosene Heater
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Hi,
Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...
Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters
Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment
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