It could be, here is what I do to verify that the problem is in the thermostat. Remove the thermostat from it's mounting plate, you should now be able to see the wiring for the thermostat. Locate the red and white wires, they usually run the control for the heat, now place a jumper to join the red and white wires. The heater will now run with out a thermostat, if it runs yes it is the thermostat, if not you need to look in to the control side of things. This means either good electrical trouble shooting skills or time for the repair man.Good luck
That is wonderful so glad you found the culprit, check all of your connections what happens is some people try the old trusty wire cutters and utility knife for stripping wires. Using these instead of T-Strippers can score the wire and once it heats the wire breaks at the score. So if you found one you are liable to find more. Happy heating!!That is wonderful so glad you found the culprit, check all of your connections what happens is some people try the old trusty wire cutters and utility knife for stripping wires. Using these instead of T-Strippers can score the wire and once it heats the wire breaks at the score. So if you found one you are liable to find more. Happy heating!!
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It could be, here is what I do to verify that the problem is in the thermostat. Remove the thermostat from it's mounting plate, you should now be able to see the wiring for the thermostat. Locate the red and white wires, they usually run the control for the heat, now place a jumper to join the red and white wires. The heater will now run with out a thermostat, if it runs yes it is the thermostat, if not you need to look in to the control side of things. This means either good electrical trouble shooting skills or time for the repair man.Good luck
That is wonderful so glad you found the culprit, check all of your connections what happens is some people try the old trusty wire cutters and utility knife for stripping wires. Using these instead of T-Strippers can score the wire and once it heats the wire breaks at the score. So if you found one you are liable to find more. Happy heating!!