Why did this heating pad Fail? Sunbeam Heating Pad Fault Light on. No Heat. But Why?

[@glennlisagore]

Having same frustration with heating pad, knew more than I did. Thanks for the video.

[@daslab68]

Glad it helped

[@FransceneJK98]

Mine is stuck flashing red at “high” heat setting. After 5 years of daily use, it finally gave out. I was hoping you can help me fix it 😅

[@stuartkramer5012]

I had the exact same pad fail the same way. I spent a good while trying to figure out the problem, and never did. But at least I did have the correct weird screwdriver 😝

[@daslab68]

Common mode failure.

[@dougnbodie]

This is a great "How Not To" video

[@daslab68]

I cant argue with that. really

[@janehop]

Thanks for trying, would you like to destroy mine too?

[@daslab68]

Ha, Another video perhaps? I love taking apart other peoples stuff. Maybe even put it back together.

[@ggarber4763]

Not sure it was obvious but the cable in modern heating pads will have a wire meant to get hot and a wire to break it:-) The break it wire is there because people complained about loved ones burning to a crisp in house fires. I forget exactly how it works but it seems like maybe it is made of a material that breaks from repeated bending before the warming wire might break and begin arcing. It may also or may instead melt easily if there is a hot spot or act to signal a short. It may not be a bad idea but I think it may have been seen as an excuse to lower overall quality since fire is less of a danger or build in more planned obsolescence. In any case, my mom seems to have to buy herself one or two per winter which is why I've explored the guts. If you don't' mind burning down the house, it might not be difficult to spoof a working safety wire, haven't tried because I am pretty sure I don't like burning to death. However, the warming cable inside can potentially find new low voltage use where fire isn't an issue. I had trouble with my telescope optics freezing over so used calculated a reasonable length to use at 12V and now it just dews over:-) Seriously it did help most nights.

[@daslab68]

Hi, Very Insightful and helpful. Good sense of humor too. thanks for stopping by.

[@timanderson5723]

Mine failed with the flashing F. I bought another identical one and ohmed it out. 68 ohms across the outer pins, 38 ohms across the inner two pins.

[@daslab68]

good information

[@jimmieblue6262]

It's in the electronic controller

[@tpsemino5399]

DQUIP doesn't show any signs of being on after plugging

[@daslab68]

Um Yep. it is a "why did it fail" video, not a repair video!

[@thomasjewell7728]

Wouldn't that be an 'open', not a 'short'?

[@daslab68]

You are probably left. I mean right. good catch

[@jfk1792]

What the hell was there to LIKE ? You fixed nothing!

[@Shylows]

Bought three this dec because same damn problem contacted sunbeam..niw i have to pay big mailing to send unreal

[@daslab68]

yeah. quality is just not there.

[@420dad5]

it’s me mr beast i’ll send you 10,000 us dollars if you eat the busted heating pad

[@daslab68]

We had people over for dinner, I made Pad Thai out if it.

[@lovejoylynn2]

😂

[@goodun2974]

This doesn't even qualify as a teardown; I guess it could be called a "Rip-It"! Try this on a fullsize heating blanket and you'd have to call it a "sheet-y" disassembly! 😉😁

[@daslab68]

Haha, yes

[@Sniderman68]

Open and Open Case

[@daslab68]

Yes

[@marivelcortes9293]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@daslab68]

Yep

[@randydarnell8522]

Great video liked the bas tard screws & the k nife !

[@daslab68]

Haha, you gotta have fun!!!

[@bluezebra2759]

Definitely not buying these, ive had 3 in 3 months and they all fault out

[@daslab68]

Yes they have a limited lifespan, especially if they are folded or rolled up.

[@FransceneJK98]

Mine lasted 5 years of daily use. Walgreens brand. But it was luck cuz the other Walgreens brand I had before lasted less than a year 😅

[@One-Day-After-Another]

I just got one...maybe a month or two ago...I actually used it for a bit but ended up running it through my front load washer as it said it waas washable....then let it air dry... It still works. I'm careful not to roll it up or bend it... I use a heating pad to stay warm... I actually think they work better than electric blankets...I registered mine on the site. It says it has a 5 year warranty... don't think for a second when/if it goes out i'll be calling for a new one.

[@marylousalcido-torres3474]

Same here

[@frankmatuszak5830]

Gröhhhhhll...

[@daslab68]

My thoughts exactly.

[@pagefour6498]

I have a pad thats good and a controller thats not. We could make 1 good one

[@daslab68]

Yeah, frankinpad!

[@jimmieblue6262]

Sunbeam is garbage

[@meezanaze]

Believe me, my friend you don’t know nothing you not technician why you waste your time for no reason and raise the people time please

[@daslab68]

Well as far as fail videos go, I guess you rate this 100%. Unlike your grasp of the English language; Keep trying.. yous got the're sum days.