Plug On Fan Heater Gets Hot

Portable heater plug gets hot.

Plug on fan heater gets hot.

My rv s wiring isn t big enough to handle a space heater. Using a amp clamp to read amps. Check plug wires circuit breakers and outlet for security and function. It is a fire risk and should not be used.

How long have you had the fan heater. Ok that might be a little much. However just plugging it into a plug strip will not help and because of the longer cord will waste more electricity in cord heating and you will get even less heat out of the portable heater. The black paint on the grill may be wearing off over time due to heat.

Corrosion arcing or dirt in the connection will cause resistance which will in turn cause heat. The plug should not get hot or even more than barely warm even with sustained periods of use. If an overheated plug is near flammable materials such as curtains wood furniture or paper then the plug can ignite those materials starting a fire. Many of the smaller ones are 2 5kw or less.

3kw is quite powerful for a fan heater. Try replacing plug socket and the fuse in the plug with a good brand. If you are overly concerned contact delonghi. If the cord plug gets hot at the plug strip problem is the plug cord.

If the plug end is hot and the cord is progressively cooler toward the heater the problem is a lack of continuity in the plug or wall outlet. If the cord is hot the entire length there is a problem with the heater. The third pin is for an earth connection and if the fan heater is plastic it will not require an earth. Similarly overheated plugs can damage the insulating material around the plug s prongs or electrical cord wires.

A plug that is hot to the touch may pose fire and electrical shock hazards. Immersion heaters are wired in because they operate for hours at a time a fan heater should cycle on and off with its thermostat.