I sourced a standard three pin plug kitchen plinth heater off ebay, which I cleaned up and fitted and was working absolutely fine, for about a year. Just to take the chill off the air first thing in the mornings. Now, it's stopped kicking out hot air, and is barely doing more than circulating lukewarm at best. Question is, is the built in thermostat DIY obtainable/serviceable/replaceable or shall I just ditch it and get another?
Electric kitchen plinth heater no longer blowing hot
- Thread starter alexfromnewport
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Make/model?
Dimplex bfh 24t. It's a twin heat hi/low setting 2.4 kw jobbie.
If it doesn't blow any hot air at any time, there's a good chance that the element - or one side of it - has called it a day.
John
John
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https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Dimplex/BFH24T.pdf
Is the one I think.
So probably Either / both:
- One or both elements gone as John says.
- Faulty switch(es).
Could be internal wiring or connections as well.
Is the one I think.
So probably Either / both:
- One or both elements gone as John says.
- Faulty switch(es).
Could be internal wiring or connections as well.
I see. Bearing in mind I can get an equivalent replacement for about £60, is it even worth considering being serviced or repaired?
If you consider the time/money it will take to obtain the part and repair the unit. I would personally replace for new and they generally come with a 2 year warranty.
I would choose a Smiths space savers over Dimplex, but they would likely be more expensive.
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