This document provides instructions for repairing a portable electric heater. It describes the two main types of portable heaters, convection and radiant, and explains how to identify common malfunctions like issues with the power unit, thermostat, electrical cord, heating elements, or fan. The document lists the tools needed, including various screwdrivers and pliers, and provides steps for repairs such as unplugging the heater, removing screws and components to access the thermostat and power switch, and properly disconnecting electrical leads.

1. How to Repair a
portable electric
heater – Portable
Electronics
Andrew Alden

2. Portable Electric Heater-
Description
• “space” heater that is designed to keep a
small area warm.
• 2 Types – convective heaters, radiant
heaters
• Ceramic heaters

3. How to identify malfunctions
• Check power unit, test thermostat and
electrical cord.
• Check heating elements to see if they are
glowing
• Make sure fan is working
• Make sure heater is on a hard, level
surface.

4. Tools needed to repair
• Screwdrivers
• Adjustable pliers
• Long-nose pliers
•Multimeter

5. How to repair
• Unplug heater, let it cool
• Remove screws holding the control
housing
• Remove knob and electrical leads to
remove thermostat
• Label and disconnect the leads to remove
the power switch

6. Article Link
• http://www.fixitclub.com/heating-cooling-repairs/
electric-heater-repair/