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Sounds like the heating element was damaged = difficult to safely repair. Check out the new electric fireplaces. They are inexpensive, relatively efficient, portable and throw a lot of heat. John Kogel www.allsafehome.ca

Thank God for 1/4 round, that's my thought!

These are the most inefficient heating systems ever designed, although they're great for heating the attic. I would suggest you look into alternative methods for heating, rather than repairing this system.

Any ideas on reapiring these systems? I have one where the electrical heating wire was cut during the install of a ceiling fan box and would like to get it back up and running. It would require a special splice and some real expertise.

It is unfortunate when the economy is done so bad that even people that qualify for Habitat for Humanity can't afford them. Watch HERE Marcel

Quote: Originally Posted by rray Since they run on electricity, one could consider them to be inefficient. However, the ones that work in my area work very well at heating the interior of the home. Most people down here disconnected them back in 2000-2001 when Enron was illegally manipulating the energy markets. If you have to have heat, and we presume that one does, it shouldn't be outside the scope of an electrician to make the repair....

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve Lafond Any ideas on reapiring these systems? I have one where the electrical heating wire was cut during the install of a ceiling fan box and would like to get it back up and running. It would require a special splice and some real expertise. You ask about a splice and get a lecture on energy. Just call an electrician , as we have no photo to go by. If it was cut at a junction box as is suggested , the repair...

Since they run on electricity, one could consider them to be inefficient. However, the ones that work in my area work very well at heating the interior of the home. Most people down here disconnected them back in 2000-2001 when Enron was illegally manipulating the energy markets. If you have to have heat, and we presume that one does, it shouldn't be outside the scope of an electrician to make the repair. Much less expensive than...