Sunbeam SLP3310-UM, Power On Problem with Two..
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Power On Problem with Two Sunbeam SLP3310-UM heaters
I purchased two of these units - both failed after a few weeks. Problem was identical - the units would work fine, but when shut off, would not power on again. The indicator light might blink, but then nothing.
I have found the problem is the cheap, polished 2 prong power plugs on these heaters. After a few uses they do not conduct enough current for the electronic control to be able to apply full power to the element.
The fix? Simple. Use an emory board to “roughen up” the plug power prongs so that a decent contact is made when the plug is inserted in the outlet. Then, buy a decent three conductor, grounded power cord and replace the AC cord entirely. At least, cut off the cheap power plug and replace it with a good plug with conductors that can carry the current needed.
If you can’t do this competently, take the units to someone qualified to perform the repairs. Obviously, poor electrical connections can cause fires - and would, if these units didn’t have the “smarts” to see the faulty power and shut off the unit entirely.
Sunbeam Low profile heater digital
Update (2/9/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.
The featured review for this product, Sunbeam SLP3310-UM Low-Profile 1000/1500-Watt Convection Heater Kitchen, was written by C. Sepmeier.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Posted on: April 25, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Mr Heat Miser
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:20 am
Warm and reliable
I purchased two of these last year (’08). I had to take one back to the store because it failed, but the replacement worked perfectly. I click the auto temp to 65 degrees and my rooms are warm (I also have 12′ ceilings). I used these in place of the baseboard oil heat (when oil was $4 a gallon) and my heating bill was about $350 a month through the cold northeast Pa. winter. Oil would’ve been about $1000 a month.
I am buying 2 more to replace other models I tried that just don’t work as well as these.
R. White
April 6th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Roasty-toasty, easy to use, silent
What can I say. It warms up a room almost immediately and has all the thermostat, safety, and energy-saving features you could need. Best of all it is quiet, except for a slight creak in the first minute or so operating. Looks attractive in relative and, if a heater could be considered attractive.
C. Sepmeier
April 13th, 2010 at 5:57 am
Power On Problem with Two Sunbeam SLP3310-UM heaters
Rated 3 stars.
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