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Thanks for the replies. The elements are sitting slightly loose at present as I removed the casing around them to check. There are no issues with air flow, and the heating elements never glow red, which makes me think there is never any current passing through them.

I did wonder if this is the thermal cut off switch, seen similar units on toasters I've repaired - perhaps needs replaced?

Thanks John The fan starts and runs OK, and after about 5 x seconds I hear a clicking noise and at that point the fire heating control gives off a beeping noise, and the fan runs for about another 30 x seconds and then shuts down. There is never any heat produced.

I bought an electric fan heater (stove style) from an auction, and it's brand new but has a fault where the thermal cut off kicks in as soon as the heating elements get current applied to them. I've checked the PCB and all terminals and can't see any signs of blackened cables caused by...