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Your electric heater displays an E1 error code and you don’t know what to do? Worst of all, it stopped heating altogether and you can’t get it to run anymore? Don’t worry. The E1 error is usually simple to fix. Hi, my name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer, and in the past, I repaired electronics professionally. Let’s have a look at the issue together. Why your Electric Heater shows an “E1” Error Code What does “E1” Mean? E1, standing for “Error 1”, often indicates an issue with the thermal cutoff switch or the thermostat in many electric heaters. ...

Lasko ceramic heaters are very reliable. All the more surprising it is when your Lasko heater suddenly shuts off on its own. And after turning it back on, it doesn’t take long until it shuts off again. What is happening here? Luckily, the issue is, in most cases, very simple to fix. Why Lasko Ceramic Heaters Shut Off On Their Own Last ceramic heaters shut off on their own when they overheat. ...

Owning a Dyson Pure+Cool or a Humidify+Cool fan has its fair share of perks, from enjoying a cool breeze to breathing cleaner air. But when the F3 error code comes up, your Dyson Fan suddenly stops despite all seeming well. If you’ve been scratching your head over this, you’re not alone: Nobody really knows what causes the F3 error. In this article, I’ll tell you how to fix the F3 error code, or at least, how to reset it. ...

During the chilly months, a reliable portable heater like Mr. Heater can be a true lifesaver, radiating warmth and making indoor spaces comfortable and cozy. However, like all appliances, Mr. Heater units have components that may wear over time, and one such crucial component is the ceramic burner tile. The burner tile is prone to cracking due to the constant heating and cooling cycles it undergoes. A cracked burner tile can lead to inefficient heating and even pose safety risks. ...

Air purifiers are great for keeping the air in your living space fresh and clean. All the more annoying it is when your air purifier keeps shutting off on its own. In this article, we’ll have a look at 7 common reasons and how to fix them. Luckily, the troubleshooting is not difficult and for most fixes, you don’t need any electronics knowledge. So, this is a layman’s guide to fixing an air purifier that keeps shutting off! ...

Encountering the H2 error code on your Dyson Hot+Cool fan can be a cause for concern, but don’t worry. This code indicates an overheating issue, often fixable with some straightforward troubleshooting. Let’s delve into the most common cause of this error and the steps to fix it. Understanding the Dyson H2 Error Code The H2 error code indicates overheating, usually stemming from dust and dirt accumulation around the heating elements. ...

“Is it time to replace my air conditioner?” This is a question that plagues many homeowners. Air conditioners, unlike some other household items, don’t just stop working overnight. Instead, they degrade slowly, leaving you in a grey area about when exactly to invest in a new unit. To help the decision-making, rules like ‘replace it after 10 years’ exist. But are they genuine? I found that most rules on the internet are constructed by the HVAC industry to sell you a new air conditioner way too early. ...

There are hundreds of different space heater brands, ranging from Honeywell and Vornado to Dyson, DeLonghi, Dr. Infrared, and Mr Heater to many more. If you’re looking to get your first space heater, all these choices can be confusing. My goal with this article is to find out what the best space heater brand is. Hi, I am Daniel, an electrical engineer and I’ve been writing about space heaters on heatertips.com for many years. ...

Your electric fireplace is not working? In this article, we’ll try to get your heater working again. Recently, I’ve been writing several in-depth articles on heater repairs. And the issues in electric heaters are always the same. Usually, it’s either a power supply issue, a thermostat issue, or a blown part in the electronics. Electric fireplaces are a bit special. They are a lot bulkier than regular heaters. And they come with some additional features, such as the moving lights, which also can stop working. ...

Are electric fireplaces energy efficient? The first statement I see when I google for electric fireplace efficiency is that electric fireplaces have 100% efficiency. Sounds quite good, right? Not quite… These statements about efficiencies are always misleading unless you know the physics of electric fireplaces precisely. In this article, I am going to show you why the 100% efficiency of electric fireplaces is meaningless. And after tearing these marketing statements down, we’ll find out how truly efficient they are: ...