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How to Troubleshoot and Repair Your Wall Mounted Electric Heater

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Heater Does Not Turn Off


Symptom: Heater Does Not Turn Off

Possible Cause(s):

  • Unit is undersized for the room;
  • Room is extremely poorly insulated and heat loss from leaky doors and windows or poor wall / ceiling insulation is exceeding unit's ability to heat the space.

Possible Repair(s):
  • Stop excessive air infiltration into room by weatherstripping doors and windows;
  • Insulate walls if they are exterior walls having no insulation;
  • Add additional heater(s) as required. See How to Size an Electric Room Heater

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