Cadet Wall Heater Turns On and Off Too Often - How to repair?

The issue with an improperly working wall heater is a very common problem that if not diagnosed and corrected immediately could result in higher utility bills and major furnace repairs. Don’t blame manufacturers, it is a typical consequence of abnormal usage, irregular maintenance or simply time. What is common to any of the mentioned scenarios is replacement if the issue is left for too long. When your heater is cycling on and off, it's called heater short cycling. Below we go over some of the more common causes why this might be happening. The first thing we recommend starting with is the surroundings. Constant switching could happen if curtains, plants, furniture or other objects are blocking airflow to the unit. If you don't change your air filters often enough, the filters will become dirty and clogged, which means the heat exchanger retains heat and eventually causes it to overheat. It's imperative you change your air filters about every 90 days unless you have pets or allergies. If you have pets or allergies, you should be changing air filters every 60 days, or less if your allergies are severe. The problem could also be the result of a faulty thermostat or control switch. There are several things that could be causing your thermostat to not work properly. The wiring could be old and need replacing, it might need new batteries, or it could be the location of your thermostat. If your thermostat is placed close to a heat source such as direct sunlight or a heat register, it will skew the temperature reading causing the thermostat to turn on and off irregularly. Unless your thermostat just needs batteries, you will need to contact a professional to either replace any old wiring or relocate your thermostat to a more appropriate location. If you need more information or seek for a maintenance helper visit, contact us ASAP!