Pressure Cooker "No Power" Fix

No power? Dead? How? Ohhhhh, it's from a "safety device?" Maybe it can be fixed...
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[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for the clear instructions! My instant pot manufacturer wouldn’t tell me what to do to fix mine; they only wanted to give me a discount to buy another expensive one.

[@paulinemuugu8773]

The tutorial is so helpful.. I have regained the hope of my pressure cooker working again... It's still under warranty...

[@doreenbibby7941]

Thank You 🙏🏿 for showing how to fix the pressure cooker your video’s the easiest to understand.

[@mommie3957]

Great video!!! Thank you so much! I asked my boyfriend to help me fix our IP, so we can make more vegan food for the neighborhood.🌱👏👏👏

[@JoshuaScott]

I found the right thermal fuse in my old rice cooker. Works great. Thanks for the video.

[@oersson]

Brilliant! We had an old rice cooker that also died. I suspect now that it was a similar fuse. UNfortunately, we discarded it as it was no longer under warranty. Darn, I wish I had known that is a feature of these appliances and would have looked for it.

[@brianstone2142]

Thank you I fixed my pressure cooker also. Just bypassed the fuse. Works fantastic. Back to canning

[@contact4mwy7]

It's safer to have the fuse in place, Brian. I wouldn't want to you to have an incident with it because it didn't have a fuse to disconnect the power when it should.

[@oersson]

@@contact4mwy7 Agreed! The fuse is a safety feature to prevent overheating of the wire that could start a fire. So, although removing the dead fuse and reconnecting the wires will restore power to the device it is not really recommended. That said, not sure if it really practically matters that much!

[@Robert-00768]

This is what I did. I will grab a fuse eventually but I am mid-cooking and don't want to change up everything because this thing did not like me sautéing so long...

[@JonTanOsb]

The problem I found was the plug in the back of the Instant Pot was loose. I pushed it in, plugged it back into the wall outlet, and it worked. Sometimes, it's just a simple thing. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@mahalomana2]

Thanks Mark I will check again! I have the "Power Cooker XL" but under the hood very similar. There is a small fuse on the ckt board on mine that is good. Checked continuity and all was good there too. Mine died right in the middle of some cooking up a batch of stew....luckily just transferred to our Duo pressure cooker and cooked on the Weber Range out back.

[@contact4mwy7]

The fuse you saw on the circuit board, was it a glass tube type? The fuse I replaced is not the glass type, you can't see through it. It was inline with the main power coming into the pressure cooker. Kinda looked like a pill with wire coming out of each end.

[@JeffGoodin-du4fi]

Great job...Now I'm off to fix mine...Thank you

[@maurice7413]

I see the word amp/amperage. I believe this is a thermal fuse. The ones I see are around 185 degrees C, but as Mark has said, you need to check the rating on yours. You have to locate it first anyway, so get the right one.

[@marcaoutar2713]

Thanks for this video. I replaced it once before and it worked for a while. But now blew again, is there another way it can be wired, maybe higher fuse

[@contact4mwy7]

As tempting as that sounds, it's safer to stay with the same rating fuse as was put in from the factory to avoid having the unit catch fire. 🔥

[@caleblancaster5471]

Saved me from buying a replacement. Thank you!

[@bloodyandmuddy]

Thank you so much for making this informative video. Just what I needed. will try.

[@Skratchy9]

I know this is an old video but still very helpful. Helped me fix mine. Did the blue plastic of the splices hold up to the heat ok? Luckily I have metal only splices. Thanks for the video.

[@contact4mwy7]

Yes, they have held up and we still use it today, no problems.

[@Skratchy9]

@@contact4mwy7 thank you so much for the reply. Great video

[@lynnp.4803]

I will give this a try! Thanks for sharing this!

[@AlJacksonSongwriter]

Nice descriptive tutorial, my friend. I feel that I could actually pull that fix off, if I needed to. You're the man! AJ

[@patf6957]

Tried crimping with lugs. Didn't work - the connections were too loose and, basically, just fell apart. So I soldered the connections which wasn't as troublesome as I thought and produced strong connections that I couldn't pull apart. Hope this holds together and I wonder just how hot it gets at these spots at the bottom of the device.

[@gabby389]

Hi nice work… kindly what do you think could be my problem coz mine was working fine but all of a sudden it stopped showing anything on the display but it sure does make that beep sound when turned on but no info on the display….. even when i touch the buttons. Its insignia

[@contact4mwy7]

Sounds like it's getting power, but perhaps something in the circuit board that drives the display may have broke down. Maybe buy a new one? The prices have come down a lot.

[@talbotcolleen]

Thank you! Your tutorial was so informative, I think I'm empowered sufficiently to replace the fuse on my Power XL myself! Do I need to search for the fuse specific to my model or is this a generic part that can be used interchangeably? TIA!

[@contact4mwy7]

I think the fuses may be product specific, so I recommend you take the bad fuse out of your unit and read the numbers on it. Amps, volts. Then search for one that matches.

[@talbotcolleen]

@@contact4mwy7 thank you for the speedy response...much appreciated!

[@goku445]

Strange that. I often had my Instant Pot in "Too hot" mode from not having enough water but the fuse never blew. Also why did you buy this brand instead of the instant pot?

[@contact4mwy7]

This one got good reviews and has all of the features I wanted. I'm still using it and have not blown another fuse yet.

[@wobblysauce]

Nice fix that some would just throw away, try to send back.

[@contact4mwy7]

Thank you! I hope you are doing well, and happy New year!

[@EasternAmerica]

I can't wait to tackle this project, thanks in advance ☺️

[@annahaidinger7301]

hi Mark my instant pot has the same problem about the fuse, can you tell me if thid fuse has any especial name or i just ask for fuse at amazon

[@contact4mwy7]

Hello! I believe this is what you are looking for, but check carefully to be sure, and take great care in replacing it. www.amazon.com/Twin-Pack-Thermal-Electric-Pressure/dp/B07M6GM4RV Send me an update if you wouldn't mind!

[@averycolnite3561]

Great video! 👍 What about if all the settings work and there is power to the touch pad panel up until you press "START" and it doesn't heat - is that a short? Also my model is discontinued, Cooks Companion fromSHOPHQ, evine back then. Is there anything that can be done to salvage it if it needs a new touch pad? Does it have to be the exact same model? Thanks!

[@contact4mwy7]

If everything else works, but no heat, it could be the heating element itself maybe? I try to stay with the same brand name for comparability. Fortunately they are plentiful now if you have to buy a new one to replace this one entirely.

[@averycolnite3561]

@@contact4mwy7 Thanks for responding. Yes, there's power to the unit, I can select what I want to cook. All of that works just fine. Only problem is when I press START, nothing happens - no click, no beep, and absolutely no heat. I'm willing to bet that it's the button itself which means the whole control pad has been rendered useless. I can tell because the button feels really loose when I press it, like it's disconnected underneath the plastic. Think I'll take your advice and replace the entire pressure cooker. It just seems like a total waste though, y'know? But better safe than sorry. Thanks again, Mark, and have a great day (or night).

[@numnuhs714]

My power xl pressure cooker turns on, but shuts off power completely after using it for 5 minutes, any ideas on what to replace?

[@lorettasegura4091]

Mine is doing the same thing. I am wondering if it is the fuse. I can’t find info. on it.

[@plymouth5714]

Any idea if the seven segment led display on the Pressure King Pro can be repaired or replaced? The cooker works fine except that all of the numerical displays have stopped working, segments simply went dark one by one. I can still use the oven with the pre-set buttons, (they still light up) but I can't use the user select for altering the time of cooking. Trying to find if a replacement panel is available but no luck yet!

[@contact4mwy7]

I'm sorry to hear it. Maybe someone has a replacement board out there. Honestly though, the prices have come down to where it just might be easier, and safer, to buy a new one. Mine is still going and we really like the way it cooks so many things!

[@plymouth5714]

@@contact4mwy7 You're probably right about that - its just that I'm of the age to be from the time when things used to get repaired when they went wrong (and to be repairable!) Chucking out something that still sort of works always goes against the grain! Ah well, lets see what they're down to on ebay!😁

[@vickyempson5606]

I have a pressure king pro that has lost the disply as per the video. Ive located the fuse an what type to buy. But theres actually 2x fuses. How do i know which one it is. Ones on a red cable and the other is on a blue cable. Thank you

[@contact4mwy7]

I would use a tester set for ohms or continuity, placing the probes to metal on each side of the fuse, with the unit unplugged. If the fuse is good, it will show almost no ohms across it. If it's bad, it will show a high number of ohms, close to infinity, meaning it is no longer passing electricity. Make sense?

[@Bidantz]

Assuming a fuse has blown when power dose not come on, but did not blow from overheating , but due to manhandling a lid when tried place lid on when it was not seated correctly , became stuck & forced it open in removing....there was no heat at that time but plug was still in....question is , is this a 'fuse ' problem?

[@DwalkerAfterEffectsTemplates]

Wow I just Fixed mine thanks a lot !!!!! Great Video !!!

[@robertpinedajr4846]

Great video 👍🙏

[@pappysproductions]

Hey. Would be great to have a link to the fuses in the description.

[@contact4mwy7]

Assuming all units used the same fuse rating.

[@osiris8693]

Thank you amazing it work God bless

[@lishabui7713]

Thank you this helped me save my pressure cooker!!

[@marcpaully9768]

Hi Mark how do you know which fuse to buy,i have a silvercrest multi cooker and the fuses have no markings,numbers on them,could you help with any information,i would be eternally gratefull

[@contact4mwy7]

You may need to look further on the internet for a replacement. I cannot say they are all the same. If you have a owners manual, maybe it would say in that where there is a wiring diagram?

[@miguelbarrero5572]

How is it holding? Is your pressure cooker still working? Nice fix with those connectors

[@contact4mwy7]

It's working good as new again! Some people would probably have thrown it away and bought another one, but I'm glad I fixed it instead.

[@miguelbarrero5572]

@@contact4mwy7 GREATTT!!! My mom's pressure cooker is not turning on, so I'm going to do the same thing you did. But I have a question what is the causes for the fuse to blow? Do you know?

[@contact4mwy7]

In my case the water steamed away by accident and caused the cooker to overheat. The fuse blew as a result, but I am not one hundred percent sure of the relationship between the two.

[@miguelbarrero5572]

@@contact4mwy7 Ahhhh ok. Thank you for replying and great video. Tomorrow I'll be getting the new fuse, wish me luck :)

[@contact4mwy7]

Good luck, take your time!

[@EasternAmerica]

What are those connectors called? Thanks in advance.

[@contact4mwy7]

I think they are called "butt connectors" or "barrel connectors"? They crimp together the wires with the fuse.

[@mariajara6791]

Oh boy! I don’t think I can do this. Well, the older models, I mean the first ones ever, lasted for ever. At the most, you had to replace the rubber band from the lid.

[@dancook4993]

Very good Job

[@f.x.macasac7396]

Very good job!! Tks

[@CWhite-ks5vn]

Thanks for sharing My pressure cooker stop working

[@kennethbrown8612]

Hello can let me know with one ordered sir ?

[@contact4mwy7]

I wish I could, but because I don't know if they all use the same one it would be best if you can verify the numbers on the original fuse. The voltage rating and the amps or watts rating. Always refer to a qualified electrician when in doubt for safety.

[@jacobh4687]

Make another video on the vintage air compressor

[@mila-goldfinch]

Pleas what kind of fuse is it....what I have to search for....thanks you...

[@contact4mwy7]

That depends on the information stamped on the fuse, or in the schematic diagram. The correct amps number that matches your unit. I don't know if they are all the same. Brand and model number search can sometimes lead to the correct replacement part. If you find the original fuse inside the unit (with it unplugged of course) you can get the numbers and info from it?

[@Da-ij3bg]

Does the direction of the fuse matter?

[@contact4mwy7]

No, it should not matter.

[@fatemashanta4474]

My instant pot has a problem. Button is not working. How can solve it?

[@contact4mwy7]

If it has power but a button is not working, the panel that contains the buttons may need to be replaced. I do not know if that is something that a replacement can be found. Try searching the internet, but you may end up replacing the whole instant pot with a new or used one.

[@elijacobs1363]

Does this fuse regulate the current or its only a safety fuse function?

[@contact4mwy7]

It is only a function of safety. If the electronics inside pull more than it's rated amps, it blows to keep everything else from burning up or possibly even starting a fire.

[@elijacobs1363]

@@contact4mwy7 thank you so much...mine just happen to give up on me today...dont even know if i can find parts here where i live..lol...can i replace it with another type of fuse, a common kind? If so what amps?thank you so much

[@contact4mwy7]

It's a Thermal fuse rated for 250V and 10 amps. I don't think a regular fuse would be safe because it wouldn't sense if the insides were getting too hot. This is the replacement I bought from Amazon. www.amazon.com/Twin-Pack-Thermal-Electric-Pressure/dp/B07M6GM4RV

[@elijacobs1363]

@@contact4mwy7 thanks for ur help

[@oersson]

@@contact4mwy7 Sorry, I am a little confused. I located the fuse that connects the blue wires and indeed it is blown. (infinite resistance between the fuse ends.) But why would this have a 250V 10A fuse when the power to the device is 120V not 240 (USA)?

[@aparecidomiranda6637]

👍👍🇧🇷 Parabéns Ótimo

[@EasternAmerica]

I got the older gowise usa 8qt

[@squad5339]

my pressure cooker not show display but when i touch out side...i shock because the pressure cooker have leaking current

[@contact4mwy7]

That is definitely a dangerous problem! See if you can find a repair place near you and stop using it until it is fixed. Or buy a new one to replace it? Be very careful!!

[@tiffanysteen1845]

Got link to the fuses

[@contact4mwy7]

I don't know if there is a "standard" fuse for all situations. You would need to search based on your appliance brand and model, or buy one that has the same voltage and amps/watts that is stamped on the original fuse.

[@nefariousjohnson8851]

Grrrr8 video 👍

[@isa5537]

Did you find those crimpers to be safe? Thank you for.this video, what makes me.mad, is.that my farberware only lasted a little.less than a yr. I knoe i got it at walmart, but didnt do the warranty. Also i just went and bought a new 8qrt by instapot.

[@contact4mwy7]

I believe I crimped them properly and they will not pull apart. I just used the unit yesterday and it's still going.

[@isa5537]

@@contact4mwy7 Well, if only i had looked up your youtubes last year, i would have saved a lot on the one I threw away. Do you know if plugging it in in a safety putlet has anything to do with triggering the fuse to blow? I was thinking my house wasnt wired right.

[@contact4mwy7]

I do not know if that would have an effect on it. I would not think so. I thought it was strange that my fuse blew from not having enough water in it. A power surge could be to blame as well I suppose.

[@isa5537]

Yes, i read some of the rules on the web before i found your youtube. Mine had a little bit of water on the sear level for steak. Maybe it wasnt enough, not sure. I thought it wS becAue i forgot i abaout the breaker safety bplugin. It did that to me last year, and i totally had forgotten about the safety plug doing that until after the fact it blew the fuse again on my new one. Well thank you again, im gonna and order my fuse.

[@lifeinmexico189]

@@contact4mwy7 The fuse is temperature rated as well as the amps. If the cooker overheats, the fuse will blow.

[@germanguzman8033]

I bypassed the thermal fuse to test, nothing happened. The other fuse doesn't seem blown ... nothing

[@contact4mwy7]

@@germanguzman8033 it might be time to buy a new one.

[@nosam1972]

the fuse... tnks

[@mcmillan1963]

Amazon link?

[@contact4mwy7]

That depends on the information stamped on the fuse, or in the schematic diagram. The correct amps number that matches your unit. I don't know if they are all the same. Brand and model number search can sometimes lead to the correct replacement part.

[@mguerramd]

Another method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXipdZatmMmAla8 This makes for a quick change in future.

[@maurice7413]

Excellent video, although technically it is not a thermistor, it's a thermal fuse. A thermistor changes resistance with temperature.

[@mguerramd]

@@maurice7413 Correct, these are thermal fuses.

[@teeosp2577]

Mine the light comes on but never goes hotter. only in warm.

[@contact4mwy7]

I'm sorry to hear this. It sounds like it is still getting power but something to do with the heating part of it is not functioning right.

[@lelolahi]

When it worked I said haaaayyyyy hhhh

[@KIMTIDOU]

Can you send me the link of amazon

[@contact4mwy7]

That depends on the information stamped on the fuse, or in the schematic diagram. The correct amps number that matches your unit. I don't know if they are all the same. Brand and model number search can sometimes lead to the correct replacement part.

[@karterjoseph1300]

This is what mines id doing now.

[@contact4mwy7]

There's a good chance it's the thermal fuse, for safety. If the fuse can't be replaced, I would buy another one, the prices have come down a lot.

[@nobodyyouknow6655]

I'll just get a cooker that works on my stovetop.