Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Under Kitchen Cabinet - Electric Space Heater

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MUCHACHOS_BRO
03-13-08, 08:02 PM
Can anyone explain to me how exactly a kick space heater works? I am thinking if I knew how it worked I may be able to troubleshoot the one in my kitchen that will not turn on even when the furnace is on.

Thanks..

Bud Cline
03-14-08, 07:23 AM
Hi Matt,

I'm not sure what you have there. The only kick space heaters I have ever seen were nothing more than a forced air supply from the regular duct work of the furnace.

Is yours something different?
hmbuilder
03-14-08, 06:55 PM
you should go under the cabinets in the basement and see if the heat line has a kinck in it or if it came undone from the register.


chris

MUCHACHOS_BRO
03-15-08, 06:58 PM
I didn't see a duct. It does have an electrical swicth for low/off/high though. I'll have to look again, maybe. I do know one thing... One of the most difficult tasks is redoing shotty work by a paid "professional contractor". I think I am goinf to write a book titled : 101 Ways to Cut Corners That Last Long Enough For You To Cash The Customer's Check! :wall:
Wayne64
03-17-08, 07:58 AM
Beacon Morris type unit and you have power (110 volts) at the unit then either the fan speed switch, fan, or the thermostat that is in the water flow isn't working. You might be able to carefully jump the stat out and the fan should come on. How it works is when the unit gets a rise in water temp from the water circulating it brings on the fan to whatever your speed switch is set at. One other thought is the boiler circulating hot enough water?
searayboater
03-28-08, 06:43 AM
I've been researching these for a new install in my home.

There are 2 types- all electric and hydronic using water flow from boiler.

In the installation instructions online it says that the installer is supposed to cut the bottom of the cabinet (as in the floor of the cabinet) to allow access for service. Just wanted to point this out because if it is hydronic you will have to cut an access panel carefully to get at this unit.

Good luck.

Go online once you know your model and you can get schematic.
Ed Imeduc
03-28-08, 02:45 PM
MUCHACHOS_BRO
Do you have power to it or not????
Michael Thomas
03-28-08, 03:15 PM
MUCHACHOS_BRO,

Often, when you look through the grill of a hydronic unit with a flashlight you can see coper tubes:

http://www.houseneeds.com/shop/images/myson_whispa50.jpg

An electric unit won't have these, but will often have a multi-position switch or dial to adjust the temperature.

http://www.cadetco.com/support/products/x_large/1005.jpg