How to Repair Imitation Flame On Space Heater

Imitation Flame On Space Heater Not Working ended up being the motor, found a replacement on amazon I had no numbers to go by, took a chance and found one that worked. not a bad fix, I found that when I turn it on sometimes the flame will run backwards sending the imitation flames downward but if I turn it off and back on will go the other way. Thanks for watching.
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TYC-50 Small Synchronous Motor: Not the one that was in it but works sometimes
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[@1533ramsay]

This is why I love KZbin. Thanks for making this job easy.

[@elizabethfussell336]

Your video was the only video I could find out of the entire KZbin world, that addressed the problem my unit was having! Thank you so much!

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome!

[@sharonbice7490]

I just did it. I was so depressed that it stopped flaming, and it was froze up. I sprayed the box with lubricant and it works! 😊

[@MegaMike13]

Great video, I’m just here to see how the flames work without taking apart my unit.

[@MartotheMartian]

Mine just did the same thing and I KZbind it and here you are! Subscription earned! Thanks!

[@channelron3593]

Thankyou!

[@360withBronx]

Awesome!!! This worked perfectly!! I had ordered a brand new fireplace for $300 on amazon but as I thought about it, I thought I would see if there were any videos to fix it and I ran into yours! I ordered the exact part for $12 and popped it right in there! Fixed it and cancelled the new fireplace i ordered! Thank you! 👍😃

[@channelron3593]

Fantastic!

[@dezcanada]

Oh yeah Beauty man. Thank you. I don't feel clueless.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

Thank you so much!!!! I just ordered my motor..... I'll let you know how it goes. 😁

[@ibiubuok]

A very well done & helpful video. Thanks for uploading.

[@channelron3593]

Thanks!

[@AceDublB]

Superbly produced video. My friend’s MasterFlame TED20 fireplace is very noisy but it is not the blower so I suspect it is the motor that you so superbly replaced. Thank you very much for sharing your experience in such a professional video.

[@channelron3593]

Thanks for the kind words, but don't throw around Professional video too much I am still learning (:

[@AceDublB]

Purchased an almost identical motor on eBay for $9 shipped free from China and I repaired my friend’s fireplace in 20 minutes. Excellent result.

[@erkydyer269]

I just bought one of these imitation flame heaters at Sam's Club just a few days ago, enjoying the heater/imitation flames tonight while watching another one of your great informative videos. I will know what to do now if the imitation flame stops working and you know it will at some point.

[@channelron3593]

Thanks! you never know yours may stop working (: Thanks for watching.

[@timsInSSI]

I don't own a space heater, but I do enjoy your educational videos

[@channelron3593]

Thanks!

[@timothyriley6691]

Great video Ron. Can’t be easier than that ! Thanks !

[@channelron3593]

It sure is

[@ClaraCalvoUnica]

Great and very easy explain video . Thanks you. You are wonderful. KISISISIS

[@channelron3593]

Glad that i could help (:

[@noraamos876]

Thank you thankyou thank you. It works. 🎉

[@joanofarcxxi]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a lovely electric fire place, the heater works, but the flames went out. I had no idea what to do, I am still not sure if it is this same issue or maybe the lights isnide that makes the flames? I wish there was another video showing the different potential problems. But this was a great tutorial, very easy to follow. Blessings.

[@rokarolla]

I've got the Mach 1, 3 line fluted trim with medallions. No easy off panel. I think you have to go through the plaster log. I chose not too and settled for shooting wd40 into axle holes and motor spindle, which was hard to see. It's running quiet now. Also took time to replace bulbs and clean dust out of head unit.

[@michellekavanagh2053]

Thank you

[@gotaigo]

Thank you. My Amish heater’s flame stopped working. I imagine it works the same way as the casing don’t look all that different from yours.

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome! Ya they are all similar in one way or another.

[@riotwarrior]

Thanks

[@channelron3593]

Your Welcome!

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Mine stopped lighting up. I used to smack it to get it to light up. It won't light up anymore. I guess it's just a bulb? Edit: it was the bulb. I ordered some 15 watt bulbs.

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

its a microwave platter motor that why it changes direction every time you power up. I made the same mistake.

[@channelron3593]

I may revisit this project someday but its working.

[@supercheekykiwi]

another great video... but that fake plant has got to go! ;)

[@channelron3593]

Thanks! fake plants (: I water them well (: Thanks for watching.

[@cacferguson]

What if the replacement that I purchased has two wires, but the original has three wires? I ordered the same thing in terms of 120V AC 60Hz

[@channelron3593]

I am not sure, I ordered this one amzn.to/2ND6fbQ and was lucky enough to get the right one, I have noticed that sometimes it will run backward, but still working fine, anything markings on the side of your old one that you can see to help? The only thing that I can think of is maybe the third wire is an equipment ground? I looked online myself and can not see a motor with 3 wires. they make so many types of thees synchronous motors it is tough to get the right one.

[@theresawilson5271]

How do I fix my tinsel. It fell out and doesnt rotate. E109310

[@robmarchi7806]

I am trying to repair a Febo Flame ZHS-28-B / Syle Selections F13-I-002-021C for my parents. The "starter" is bad and needs to be replaced based upon the information I was provided (?). I'm hoping you can help me determine what needs to be replaced as I can't find anything called a "Starter". Thanks! Rob

[@channelron3593]

Have not worked on that model. sounds like the main board, are there any replacement part for that model? I would start there.

[@trs1965]

I have a Dimplex model dfg2562. It is making a squeaking sound. I shut the heat off and keep the flame on, and it still squeaks. I can not turn off the flame and keep the heat on. Is this dangerous? How can I fix the squeak. I can did with the squeak as long as it doesn't cause a problem.

[@mycolelopez1110]

I have the exact same unit It is not turning on could you help?

[@Whatchuknowboutpops]

What do you do if the light bulbs don't even turn on is that also a motor issue? I plugged the unit in and the ignition switch lights up I press it and there is resistance but then nothing happens. I thought the bulbs were faulty so I replaced them but no dice they don't even turn on.

[@channelron3593]

Wow, I would think it would be the heating element its self, I have not had that problem yet, sorry not much help. sorry I did not get right back, Thanks for watching.

[@salma8705]

I have the same problem, I changed the bulb and it is still not working. Can you tell me if you find the solution please

[@salma8705]

I see you put the comment a year ago. Did you find why yours didn’t work?

[@Whatchuknowboutpops]

@@salma8705 I didn't sadly

[@salma8705]

@@Whatchuknowboutpops thank you

[@evies5883]

any videos or know how to replace the Led lights on these tv stand fire places?

[@channelron3593]

Not Yet

[@user-cv7ms5ne4z]

Mine looks like you’d but the led lights stopped working. Where can I get replacements? Thanks for any ideas you may have. I have the manual but it just says call a technician.

[@channelron3593]

That is the problem with a lot of these heaters they sell very few parts for them.

[@theresawilson5271]

Moment doesnt have a pin

[@fatboy7185]

Mine don’t blow r get hot just a beautiful fire. Will this fix my problem???

[@channelron3593]

Hmm try resetting all the connections.

[@DebbieGalle]

Is there a fuse in these? Mine just quit. Nothing happens when I press the on switch.

[@channelron3593]

I am not sure? most do.

[@amberlynicole6072]

My heater is working fine but the fire part isn't. It was working fine then it just didn't come on the next time I tried to use it. I replaced the light bulbs today and the tin park is spinning but the light bulbs aren't even turning on. Is there any hope 😭

[@channelron3593]

Could be a bad connection?

[@nitrof8275]

I have the same problem now. Did you figure out how to magically fix it? 😃

[@TurtleTitanTMNT]

My heater works and the motor for the fake flames rotates, but the lights won't come on. I've already replaced the bulbs, but no luck. Any suggestions?

[@channelron3593]

Got to me a loose connections not much to them?

[@TurtleTitanTMNT]

@@channelron3593 that's what I thought too, but can't seem to find it. I'll take another look. Thanks!

[@KB-mm2ti]

Did you ever find a solution?

[@TurtleTitanTMNT]

@@KB-mm2ti not yet. I've got an electrician friend who's going to take a look at it. Thanks for following up!

[@371francis]

It has to be the flux capacitor.

[@mugwaii2008]

I replaced the synchronous motor, but the motor still doesn't work, I tried 2 new motors, the right one , is there a fuse that's burnt or something else? please. t lights work fine, heater works fine, just the flame rod doesn't refuses to work, I would appreciate any help

[@channelron3593]

Hmm. sounds like the power supply may be bad? unfortunately, they do not separate the power supplies its all on one board. could be just a blow fuse on board or a diode?

[@phillyp63]

Can anyone help me,I have something like this one,and its only blowing cool air?

[@channelron3593]

Sounds like the element is gone.

[@MyFungal]

The one I have only the frame work no heat coming on

[@channelron3593]

Could be a number of things?

[@callumcrowe9982]

My leds are not working how do I replace them

[@channelron3593]

hard to believe they are all bad, you may wont to test the voltage going into them first. LEDs do go bad but generally not all at once,

[@morganleigh9569]

My on off switch won’t stay on. It might be a spring.

[@channelron3593]

you may be able to find new switch online.

[@Skitzo412]

Mine spins backwards some times the flames

[@channelron3593]

Yes, I failed to talk about that in this video you need to have a Synchronous CCW Electric Motor and you put in Synchronous CCW/CW Motor so every time it starts it may go CCW or CW. I did the same thing years ago. I did another video that explains that a bit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3uspIyZn5iWpsk Sorry about that.

[@Leonard_MT]

First

[@markwhitfield5412]

microwave turn table motor would have done, loads in the trash,