Repair

After turning on a new space heater or a space heater that was long unused, it is very common to notice strange smells. Some space heaters smell like something’s burning. Others give off plastic smells. In this article, we’re going to check where your space heater smell comes from, whether it is dangerous, and, of course, how to eliminate the smell. My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer, who worked in the heat sensing industry. I love solving simple, day-to-day electronic problems. Not the abstract stuff you study at university. ...

Your space heater’s power cord is getting hot and you have no idea whether you should worry about it? In this guide, we are going to check your space heater’s cord together. My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer, and I have two space heaters at hand of which I am going to check cord temperatures. One cord is getting hot, the other stays cool. But that’s normal. A space heater power cord getting hot is not necessarily dangerous. ...

I’ve already talked quite a bunch about space heaters and other devices making noise on this website. But I am not really satisfied. After all, I can describe all the sounds space heaters make, but you still can’t be sure whether the sound your space heater is making is safe or needs repair. In this article, I want to take a different approach. For each sound, I will embed a real-life noise sample you can play and listen to. ...

A Dyson fan not cooling (anymore) can be very frustrating. After all, Dyson fans are not cheap. In this article, we’re going to have a quick look at the 5 most common issues with a Dyson fan not cooling. Quick answer: A Dyson fan is usually not cooling because of blocked airways (air filter, air inlet holes). Also, check the set target temperature, and ensure your Dyson cooling fan does not run in backward airflow mode. ...

Experiencing problems with your Coway air purifier? Whether it’s an indicator light, fan issue, or connectivity problem, we’ve got you covered. Here’s your comprehensive guide to troubleshooting the most common issues with Coway air purifiers. Coway air purifiers are incredibly overpriced. So, a Coway air purifier not working is annoying and can also cut a huge hole in your wallet. You probably don’t want to spend another $200 - $500 (or even up to $1,000 depending on the model) for a new Coway air purifier. ...

Your air purifier does not remove odors and you don’t know why? In this article, we’re going to check all the possible reasons and how to fix them. Having clean and fresh air is important for your well-being. And air purifiers are supposed to remove odors. Or are they? ( There will be a surprising answer to this question - not all air purifiers can remove odors ) If you stick out until the end of this article, you’ll know exactly why your air purifier does not remove bad smells. ...

Your air purifier is not collecting dust, even though you already run it for a long time? In this article, we’re going to check all the possible causes of this. And before we take the deep dive: Not all air purifiers have to collect dust. Dust is, in the end, just the particles that are visible to the eye. Air purifiers filter much smaller particles than that! Still, after some time, you should see something on the filters. If that’s not the case, today is the day this is going to change. ...

Your air purifier is making some noise and you wonder whether that noise is normal or not? Then, you’re in the right place! In this article, we’re going to check the different noises air purifiers can produce and what you can do about them. Some noises, for example, quiet humming are normal. However, loud buzzing, screeching, or even banging noises can even indicate that something dangerous is going on inside your air purifier and it needs repair. ...

Here’s my complete guide on how to troubleshoot and fix an air purifier not turning on. Air purifiers are very simple devices. There’s not much that can break if it does not turn on. So, they are relatively simple to repair. In this article, my goal is to list every possible reason why your air purifier might not turn along with how to fix it! After reading this article, you’ll know exactly how to fix your air purifier. And even if you can’t fix it, stick out until the end of this article. I still have a couple of ideas to get you a working air purifier quickly. ...

How to fix swamp cooler smell. Swamp coolers are the ultimate breeding ground for bacteria and bad odors. All the dust that comes in from the outside collects on the air filters and the wet water pads. After a few days in the summer heat, the smell is inevitable. Swamp coolers stink naturally. Especially, when they’re used a lot. So, let’s have a look at how you can get rid of the smell by cleaning your swamp cooler. ...