Ceramic Heater Oscillating but Blowing Cool Air: Fixes
If your ceramic heater oscillates but blows cool air, the fan and rotation may still work while the heating element is disabled. Check the…
Troubleshooting
Help choosing a space heater by room size, wattage and how you actually use the room.
Troubleshooting
Oil-filled heater not warming the room
An oil-filled heater may feel hot but still fail to warm a room because of thermostat settings, drafts, poor placement, excessive room…
Space heater clicking but not heating
A clicking space heater is not always broken: an occasional click may be the thermostat cycling. If it keeps clicking without producing…
Space heater not getting hot
If your space heater is not getting hot, first check the filter, air inlet, outlet, thermostat, heat setting, and power connection. Many…
Space heater thermostat overshooting the room
A space heater may overshoot because its built-in sensor measures air near the heater, not the room average. Check placement, operating…
Space heater tip-over switch keeps cutting off
A space heater tip-over switch usually cuts power because the heater is not sitting level, its base or sensor is obstructed, or the unit…
Space heater tripping a breaker
A space heater usually trips a breaker because its high-wattage heating element overloads a shared circuit, but a damaged cord, bad outlet,…
Ceramic plate dust cleaning to restore airflow
Dust on a ceramic heater’s intake, outlet grille, or heating assembly can restrict airflow and trigger overheating protection. Follow these…
Oil-filled heater taking too long to warm up
Oil-filled heaters naturally warm more gradually than fan heaters, but an unusually slow heater may have the wrong setting, excessive heat…
Space heater fan rattling
A rattling space heater fan is usually caused by debris, a loose grille or screw, a damaged fan blade, or a worn motor. Unplug the heater…
Space Heater Smelling Like Burning Dust: Causes and Safe Fixes
A dusty smell can be normal when a space heater is used for the first time in months, but smoke, melting-plastic odors, sparks, or a smell…
Why a Space Heater Will Not Heat an Uninsulated Garage
A typical portable space heater can warm a small enclosed room, but an uninsulated garage loses heat through the walls, ceiling, floor, and…
Safety
Extension Cord Getting Hot With a Space Heater: What to Do
If an extension cord gets hot while powering a space heater, unplug the heater and stop using that setup. The cord, plug, outlet, or heater…
Heater Plug Getting Warm in the Outlet: What to Do
A slightly warm plug may result from normal electrical load, but a hot, worsening, discolored, loose, or odor-producing plug is a safety…