Patio Heater Quick Fix- Common Problems and Solutions

[@boyd1321]

Man... THANK YOU!! I nearly beat my brains out trying to troubleshoot this, but within 10 minutes of watching your video, I had the tilt switch bypassed, and I’m back in business!

[@aesperling]

i temporarily bypassed mine, just like this and it works great. have ordered a new tilt switch and will replace once I get it...

[@hoolie2000]

Mine was the gas tube, full of black gunk. Used an air gun and blew it all out, heater works perfectly once again. Thanks for the vid.

[@davidschaber2121]

This was the easiest and quickest way to figure out the problem with my heater without damaging any of the equipment or wires.

[@toddgluther]

Thanks for this video. The dump switch on my unit also went bad. This saved me a lot of time. Merry Christmas.

[@grandpahal4952]

I really appreciate you sharing this video. Tomorrow I will take my heater apart and check for the issues you covered. Whether I get to work or not, I want to thank you for generously sharing your experience.

[@MSMNBC]

Bieng able to get parts the same day is why I love local business. We have a washer and dryer place in town that has saved my day a couple times when looking for heat sensors and belts.

[@jpend98]

This was a huge help, your comment about the tilt switch lead us to a broken connection!! Thank you!

[@Later2u]

Thanks for taking time to make this video. This was the problem for me. I bought 4 of the exact switch off of Amazon for $10. Not sure if that speaks well of the switch, but I get four tries.

[@colonelferret]

It was my tilt sensor. You're the man

[@atimko123]

OMG...if would have watched this first I would have saved 3hrs of my precious weekend...it worked!! 😊

[@mikem2499]

Thank you very much for this video! While searching my issue online this is the first video that came up and it led me right to the problem. In my case I was able to fix my tilt switch so I didn't have to replace it. However, not knowing where to start initially, your video showed me exactly where I needed to investigate.

[@craigmeisner1000]

Perfect instructions and I just ordered the part from Amazon. By hot wiring to TEST if it was the tip switch was great advice. Thank you for making this video

[@pepeluva1]

Great bro. It help me a lot. I did the same as you, removed the DUMP SWITCH and the problen fixed Thank you very much

[@rajiv94306]

Thank you! For me, cleaning the pilot did the trick. I order a couple of tilt switches just in case.

[@markward38]

Well done thx for your informative video. I think the anti tilt is my problem and I’ll fix it tomorrow . I was going to throw it out, but now I understand how I can fix it.

[@n1av337]

Perfect! My heater is back operational again now (bypassed the tilt switch). Thanks for taking the time to post this.

[@makeshift202]

Thanks mate for the info. It's winter on the east coast of Australia at the moment. I shorted the 2 wires on the tilt switch (exactly the same switch as your video) and heater is now staying lit. Last night we jammed an empty beer can between the control knob and a table to keep it going. Don't need to now. Our heater is much shorter so minimal chance of being knocked over. Cheers :)

[@jessekoch3480]

Same situation bloody freezing here in Victoria.

[@bluetacster]

Just figured out myself it is the tilt switch that's done on my heater. It's grand to have these kind of educational videos ready on the web, rather that havin people watching people play some stupid shite game. Thanks for the video!

[@ernestlefebvre563]

Thanks for this as I was able to revive our patio heater that had a clogged pilot tube. Works well now.

[@chandraholloman7120]

Great job and I'm glad you spoke about the importance of safety by using gloves and the importance of the tilt switch. People are forgetting that the tilt switch and the thermocouple are connected. Thanks you for a safety 1st video

[@danielaydelott2849]

Yep-Exactly what was wrong with it!!! Mine came with the defective switch from the store. Crammed a wire across and good as new! Thanks!

[@martywouters5266]

thank you I fiddled with this heater for couple hrs back at it tommorow with some good ideas tyty

[@ronwillcox8735]

IM FROM ENGLAND AND I COULDNT STOP LAUGHING AT THE FORREST GUMP ACCENT SORRY BUT IT TICKED ME PINK GREAT VIDEO THOUGH THANKS

[@jimkohring9694]

This is a great explanation and just what I needed to get my patio heater going again. Isolating the tilt switch as recommended solved the problem. I also took apart tilt switch as someone else recommended but a replacement is still required. The cheap failed microswitch is the culprit. BTW, disregard the humoured, arrogant and opinionated UK guy who obviously thinks his version of English is superior to yours and likely others. Best regards from Down Under.

[@dogwoodspringsoutdoors]

Glad to hear it helped, and many thanks for taking the time to comment and for your encouragement. Take care!

[@chrisray8498]

Awesome! I kept looking everywhere for this issue and the fix. Thanks!

[@ronaldgarcia8462]

Fantastic job explaining all the details, much appreciated. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@gregdeveer803]

Yessss! This did it! Cleaning the pilot tube got the pilot working again but it would not stay on. Bypassed the tilt switch and now it's working again. THANKS!

[@ClarenceMcIntosh-ym2pl]

This was an exact replacement for the old one that lasted about 10 years. kzbin.infoUgkx7yWIKcrbA9KMHkGSfcgxW2lsjHT6B8Sh The top of my mitigation tube by my roofline was just a 90 elbow which allowed too much debris to fall down into the fan, eventually ruining it. Without this issue, I bet it would have kept running another 10 years. When I replaced this fan, I added an extra elbow joint so the top tube now it does a 180, which should solve that problem. The radon guys around here wanted to charge me a $300 diagnostic fee, then parts/labor (probably close to $600 total). I installed this all by myself in about an hour for the cost of the fan; it would probably be even easier/faster with two people. FYI the manufacturer's warranty greatly differs depending on whether you install it yourself (1 yr warranty) or have a licensed installer do it (10 yrs).

[@clgrm1]

Nice work...I'll have a go tomorrow....btw you should do voiceover work ...you've got a great accent !!!

[@publicservice9683]

you sound like Tim Waltz lol. thanks for helping your fix worked

[@andrewthompson9101]

thank you so much from the UK!

[@keitha.9788]

The thermocouple produces a very low voltage (typically less than 20 millivolts) and current which activates the gas safety valve. The problem is that quite often the tilt switch (sometimes called a dump switch) has contacts that get a little corroded and increase the contact resistance just enough so that the gas safety valve doesn't operate.

[@gregbollinger8184]

I have a similar problem. I have gas but no igniter. Thought it would be simple battery problem. Any suggestions?

[@frodogg9379]

Thank you, you did fix my heater 🔥..I did do the bypass and im leaving it like that... The main thing is to cut the gas every time your not using it. My hearer in on a 4 stand..not easy to push over. Again thanks for the video

[@dogwoodspringsoutdoors]

Glad you were able to get yours working. I threw my old switch away once I got a new one so I couldn’t try it myself, but in his comment on here B C says how you can fix the old switch.

[@frodogg9379]

@@dogwoodspringsoutdoors I did read that reply... it just didn't go back together in the same way...but I was good. Im fine with this set up.

[@ajmee9664]

Thank you - just fixed my Amazon Basics tower patio heater

[@wadeblair2615]

Genius! Bypassed the tip sensor and bingo! Thank you!

[@virgilalvarado7187]

You can run a wire down the heater tie it to something heavy so when it falls it yanks out the attached rigged wire .

[@heathermoore5382]

Great video. Thanks

[@tala12]

Same problem on mine change that switch and worked perfectly

[@EmilyG12333]

This was a huge help, thank you

[@mattwaters6987]

Great video and fix. 👍👏

[@Highgardner]

Bypassing the tilt switch is dangerous. You DO NOT need to buy a new tilt switch. All it has in it is a ball bearing, a small strip of metal that the ball hits against and pressed against a button that cuts the circuit. The small strip of metal has a round piece of plastic that the ball hits when tilted. That piece of plastic can get hung. Give the tilt sensor a couple taps to see if it releases. If not, carefully pull it apart, which will release it. Press on the plastic that the ball presses against and make sure the button at the other end of the metal strip is going on and out. Real easy fix without sacrificing safety.

[@dogwoodspringsoutdoors]

Thanks B C. I have not disassembled a tilt switch before, but if I have this problem again I’ll certainly try your suggestion. Hopefully the new switch will last a while before that is needed. Take care!

[@miltonjasso5843]

Great comment on this topic, Do you know how to fix the small flame 🔥? ?? Mine does not heat up or not light up high enough like it used to

[@RonOnTheGrill]

@@miltonjasso5843 that's my problem. It lights but the flame won't increase, no matter how far I turn the dial.

[@du3223]

The OP knows it’s imprudent and he explained why he did it. That said thanks for the tip on how to fix the tilt switch. Mine failed after just two uses.

[@tyjacc5]

Awesome, I was having the same problem and this was helpful

[@kmroyston]

Can you share the link to your Amazon purchase? I have the same heater but see a few different kinds

[@dogwoodspringsoutdoors]

Yes, sorry for the delay. If you haven't already gotten one, what I bought was a 2-pack: a.co/d/jaEnHyS

[@khanjones9390]

Will check it out, cheers from Australia!

[@j.varsoke7937]

If the pilot light stays lit, but feeding it full gas results in no audible gas flow, then this is likely your problem. Often you can flip the connectors and marry them to bypass the mercury switch. Obviously, you've just disabled an important safety measure, but it's good for confirming which part needs replacing.

[@foowinoutdoorchoice1326]

May I ask if you can publish a heater assembly video for us, and we will provide remuneration. Looking forward to your reply

[@richardl3317]

Great help, thanks for posting this video.

[@eustaquiodurazo7102]

Thank you.very helpful information.

[@tracyligon2914]

Just an easy way to check the tip switch! Unplug the two wires, slip the plastic covers back just a small amount and slide the two ends together using opposite sides of the slip on connectors. (They will connect easily when two of the four rounded overlays are slipped together!) If your unit now works and lights you know the switch is the problem.

[@andrewgiancola4928]

Thank you for this video!

[@coreybush7427]

I tried all of those things and it still will not light. How can I check if the regular is bad?

[@diesnuts2011]

Thanks a lot ! It was my switch too. I subscribed

[@saurid72]

Thankyou this worked instantly

[@bassrvr1]

Many thanks....worked like a charm.

[@ardell50]

FYI, The jumper wire not only bypassed the tilt switch it also bypassed the thermocouple.

[@jnlambright]

That did it! Thanks.

[@tynurse9221]

Good Job Man Thanks !!!

[@dewhittjames]

I'm looking for a parts house that I can get a Thermocoupler from? Brand of heater is Inferno I'm in Austin TX, yes it gets cold down here sometimes. 32* out there right now. Mamma's cold out there and I hate starting from scratch and a cold start.

[@dogwoodspringsoutdoors]

Sorry I don’t have any experience with Inferno. Maybe someone who sees this can offer some suggestions. In my case I just pulled the part number from the old one and searched that on Google. Found what I needed on Amazon. Hope you find what you need so mamma can stay warm.

[@jimzeleny7213]

One other thing to remember is that when the gas is first turned on after a repair or when changing tanks, the propane has to bleed through the tiny pilot orifice before it can ignite. Might take a minute or two and then will fire up.

[@rubenrivas5628]

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[@ReefMimic]

I bypassed mine and it still wont stay lit

[@rubenrivas5628]

Traducción en español

[@jerm4336]

Need to start manufacturing quality USA again.

[@nickt.2825]

To take apart the kill switch and fix. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIfQgn2Ydsaraac

[@jerm4336]

Junk. All junk. I have bypassed all my tipover switches that have failed. Junk. Chinese junk.

[@herschelarnow1404]

good video but he talks to much

[@methus57]

I disagree. he was concise & explained things clearly

[@tel105video]

I don't think he talks too much. He seems like a really nice guy that is helping folks.

[@timbarnhill2712]

Always one in a crowd....

[@ryszardjacekrusniak7993]

Thank you...

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