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09-01-2015, 04:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
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Electric fireplace - No heat
When turned on the fireplace blows warm air for 2-3 minutes and then stops.
Anyone have a similar problem with their fireplace. I'm assuming the heater/fan
requires replacement, or can there be a different problem? If the heater/fan
requires replacement any suggestions where a replacement can be obtained ?
Hopefully I don't have to get it from Keystone.
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2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
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09-01-2015, 04:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Needs cleaning, but you've got to take it apart to do so. With two dogs, we get to do that a lot.
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09-01-2015, 04:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Tear it down and taske a look. You will be amazed at the dirt, etc that they collect. We have no dogs,cats, etc but we still get a lot of dust every year.
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09-01-2015, 05:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Agree, good cleaning will likely get it running like new.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-01-2015, 03:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 593
M.O.C. #8238
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Maybe I'm missing something, but the original statement says the fireplace blows warm air a few minutes then stops. Does it stop blowing warm air, but fan keeps running, or does the fan stop too? Do the lights go out, or are they on? If it stops blowing warm air, it may be the thermal (safety) cutout kicking off. This can happen if things are really dirty. I've seen these heaters run with so much crud in them you wonder how they ran, but they do. Sometimes the thermal cutout can go bad, I've had two do that. But by all means, do take it out and check for loose connections, dirt, etc. You'll feel better knowing you did that. 
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Vietnam Veteran, US Navy
2017 3810
2015 GMC Sierra 4X4 3500 SRW
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09-03-2015, 04:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
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Thank you for all the input/suggestions about taking the fireplace apart and clean out the dust. I took it apart and found a bit of dust and fluff, but not a lot. I checked all the connections and put it back together and turned it on and it ran okay for 40 minutes so I turned it off. We are going for a trip in the mountains for a week, so we will be using it in the mornings and evenings, so that will be a good test. I called Dimplex to find out the cost for a replacement heater/blower unit and she quoted me $246.00 Cdn (ouch). The manufacturer is in Ontario Canada.
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2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
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09-03-2015, 10:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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Pull it out, turn it over and look at the bottom panel. If it has one row of vents, call Dimplex and they will sent you a panel with multiple rows. that solved my problem.
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09-04-2015, 02:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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We haven't had the lack of heat problem, per se, but last year replaced several burned out light bulbs. We cleaned the accumulated dirt out at that time and can notice that the heat is now much better.
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05-08-2020, 07:03 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Boyers
Posts: 45
M.O.C. #24426
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Hi, where do I find out how to disassemble the fireplace heater? Do you have to pry out wooden plugs in the front trim? Thanks in advance for your time.
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05-08-2020, 08:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drdon1057
Hi, where do I find out how to disassemble the fireplace heater? Do you have to pry out wooden plugs in the front trim? Thanks in advance for your time.
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On ours, yes. After removing the screws, again on ours, the entire unit slides out. Be careful with the front panel as you slide it out. Pretty simple setup, just plugs into a wall outlet.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-09-2020, 03:37 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Boyers
Posts: 45
M.O.C. #24426
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Hi, thanks I just had a hard time getting wooden plugs out of trim, I think some ozone glued them in. Once I got it apart, I found the fan blower wheel full of dust. I am going to figure out how to put a bigger heat element and blower in unit. I will post my upgrade when it's completed. Thanks for the reply. Don Cunningham, 2010 Montana 5th wheel
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