Why did my Holmes heater stop working?
UNPLUG THE UNIT and make sure the heater is placed in an upright position. If the unit has a thermostat, it may be set too low. Turn the thermostat to its highest setting until the heater restarts. Make sure the Selector is in the High, Low, or Eco-Smart(TM) setting.
Is Holmes a good heater?
The Holmes HCH159W is a small and durable workhorse of a heater. Its lightweight body and solid performance make it a good fit for small home and office spaces.
Are Holmes heaters safe?
Holmes® heaters have various safety features and are approved by Underwriter Laboratories. As stated in the owner’s manual, certain safety procedures need to be followed when using heaters to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.
How do I reset my Holmes heater?
To reset a Holmes space heater, follow these steps:
- First, you need to turn the space heater to the “OFF” setting.
- Now, turn the thermostat on the unit to the highest setting.
- Next, wait for 5 to 10 minutes for the space heater to cool down.
- Lastly, plug the space back in and continue operation.
Who bought Holmes heaters?
Jarden Corporation
History. Holmes Products was founded by Jordan Kahn in 1982. In 2005, Berkshire Partners, Holmes’ parent company, sold Holmes Products to Jarden Corporation for US$625.9 million.
How many watts is Holmes ceramic heater?
1500 Watts
Power Consumption: 1500 Watts (max.) MULTI-LEVEL SAFETY PROTECTION. Auto Safety Shut-Off turns the heater off in all overheat situations.
Can ceramic space heaters catch fire?
Simply put, yes – ceramic heaters can catch fire! It’s also important to know that they can reach high temperatures in five minutes or less.
What do you do when your space heater stops working?
How to troubleshoot your electric space heater
- Check the circuit breaker.
- Check the power outlet.
- Check the power cord.
- Check the tip-over switch.
- Check the high limit safety switch.
- Check the thermostat for proper operation.
- Check the thermal fuse.
- Check the fan in the space heater.
Can electric heaters be fixed?
Space heaters can often be repaired relatively easily. Electric baseboard and wall heaters are room air-heating units. A baseboard heater has one or more horizontal heating elements and is controlled by a thermostat.
Is it OK to leave a space heater on all night?
A modern space heater can be very safe to keep on for long unsupervised periods of time, including while sleeping. Be sure your heater is certified by one of the three major testing organizations and has features like automatic shutoff, tip over protection, a shut off timer, and adjustable thermostat.
Is Holmes an American company?
Holmes Products Corp. or Holmes Group is a company based in Milford, Massachusetts, that produces mechanical fans, space heaters, and humidifiers.
Are Holmes fans made in the USA?
Holmes 100% Recycled 20″ Power Fan, Made in the USA.
Where are Holmes fans manufactured?
Holmes opened its first manufacturing facility in China in 1989, and currently operates a manufacturing complex in China where we produce many of our products and electric motors for use in our products.
Are there any Holmes heaters that have been recalled?
Description: The recall involves Holmes® models HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U and HFH6500TG-U and Bionaire® model BFH3530-U. The recalled heaters also have date codes beginning with 2604 through 3804 for all units, except for Holmes® model 6500TG-U, which has date codes ranging from 2604 through 4704.
How many people have been injured by Holmes heaters?
Incidents/Injuries: The Holmes Group has received reports of 59 incidents involving the recalled heaters. There were 12 reports of minor injuries including four reported burns. There were 36 reports of property damage including four fires that caused between $41,000 and $200,000 in damage.
How do I contact the Holmes Group for a recall?
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Holmes Group at (800) 306-2471 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.holmesoilfilledheaterrecall.com Choose Your Recall Emails Get Notified About Each Recall via Email.
How tall is a Holmes heater fan?
The heater fans are 26 inches tall; come in all gray, two-tone gray, or black and gray; and have either the word Holmes® or Bionaire® printed on the front of the base. Sold at: Wal-Mart, Target, Linens N Things, Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2004 through June 2005 for between $40 and $90.