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Heater broken? Maybe?

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by: Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 10, '13 11:53pm  
Help! So I'm under my electric blanket just freezing my butt off & decided to go check on the thermostat. DH mentioned he'd raised it a degree before going to sleep leaving it at 74 because we were both so cold. I looked at it just now & it's supposed to be at 74 however th temp in the house is 69 & the heater isn't kicking on. What gives?!? When I turn it from "auto" to "on" the heater kicks on, but that will not only leave me with a stellar utility bill but also eat up the motor if left on all night. It's supposed to turn on automatically when it's set to auto to raise or lower it to whatever temp we have it set to, just like it's always done! DH is asleep & has to be up in 4 hours so I'm hoping to be Wonder Woman & fix this without ever waking him, but I have a feeling I won't be this lucky. Has anyone had this happen? What was the cause & how was it fixed? 4951
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angiekaye Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 10 years ago   Dec 10, '13 11:54pm  
is it gas or electric? 4951
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Katiemcg Active Indicator LED Icon 4
~ 10 years ago   Dec 10, '13 11:55pm  
Our thermostat batteries went out the other night, causing the same issue. Check that. 4951
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Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 10, '13 11:56pm  
is it gas or electric?
 
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Gas 4951
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angiekaye Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 10 years ago   Dec 10, '13 11:57pm  
you pilot might of gone out, if its still working (blowing) try and open the door panel and see if the gas pilot is still on.   4951
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Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 10, '13 11:58pm  
Our thermostat batteries went out the other night, causing the same issue. Check that.
 
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They take AA or AAA? lol. Do I just pop the thing off the wall? Thermostat is usually DD'S domain but like I said, trying not to wake him. Thanks! 4951
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angiekaye Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:02am  
yes pop open it first, and see if there is a battery cover.  IF the unit is coming on and blowing its not the thermostat its the pilot I can almost guarantee it.  My husband is in the ac biz, doesn't work on them (unless its mine) but does know how.  Our pilot goes out often, but can be complicated to explain how to relight one.  Might need to just bundle up tonight and snuggle for warmth Emoticon 4951
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Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:07am  
yes pop open it first, and see if there is a battery cover.  IF the unit is coming on and blowing its not the thermostat its the pilot I can almost guarantee it.  My husband is in the ac biz, doesn't work on them (unless its mine) but does know how.  Our pilot goes out often, but can be complicated to explain how to relight one.  Might need to just bundle up tonight and snuggle for warmth Emoticon
 
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Ok I changed the batteries. It still isn't coming on during auto like it should but even when I turn it on "on", it blows, but cold air, no heat. I believe our pilot is in our attic & neither DH or I would have any clue how to light it. Looks like I'm thanking whoever invented the electric blanket tonight! Thanks for your help! Emoticon 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:11am  
Our unit is in a door in the hallway, above the intact filter.  But I live in Elm Grove where the homes were built back in the 70's Get that fireplace going and keep warm, heard we are freezing again tonight. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:15am  

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>> Our thermostat batteries went out the other night, causing the same issue. Check that.
 
@Katiemcg:
 
They take AA or AAA? lol. Do I just pop the thing off the wall? Thermostat is usually DD'S domain but like I said, trying not to wake him. Thanks!
 
@Heathur:
 
wake his *** up and tell him to fix it! then just give him happy ending and you both will be warm. 4951
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Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:22am  
Our unit is in a door in the hallway, above the intact filter.  But I live in Elm Grove where the homes were built back in the 70's Get that fireplace going and keep warm, heard we are freezing again tonight.
 
@angiekaye:
 
Freezing?! I am way too Southern for this cold weather, especially without a heater, lol. I just changed DD into thermal pj's & put an electric blanket on top of her comforter. I'm cranking my own electric blanket up as high as it will go. This house was built in '98 & the pilot is either in the attic or garage. I'd be lost on how to light either, lol. 4951
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Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:29am  

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@Katiemcg:
 
They take AA or AAA? lol. Do I just pop the thing off the wall? Thermostat is usually DD'S domain but like I said, trying not to wake him. Thanks!
 
@Heathur:
 
wake his *** up and tell him to fix it! then just give him happy ending and you both will be warm.
 
@elguapo:
He got his happy ending before he fell asleep. We both did. Emoticon Not much incentive there when he JUST got it. It sounds like it's something for someone else to fix though. If it was something I felt he could fix I would totally wake him up. I am as Texan as they come... I don't do cold! I'll have to rough it tonight. Cuddle up against him so hard that I nearly push him off the bed, lol.
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~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:31am  

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>> Our thermostat batteries went out the other night, causing the same issue. Check that.
 
@Katiemcg:
 
They take AA or AAA? lol. Do I just pop the thing off the wall? Thermostat is usually DD'S domain but like I said, trying not to wake him. Thanks!
 
@Heathur:
 
wake his *** up and tell him to fix it! then just give him happy ending and you both will be warm.
 
@elguapo:
He got his happy ending before he fell asleep. We both did. Emoticon Not much incentive there when he JUST got it. It sounds like it's something for someone else to fix though. If it was something I felt he could fix I would totally wake him up. I am as Texan as they come... I don't do cold! I'll have to rough it tonight. Cuddle up against him so hard that I nearly push him off the bed, lol.
 
@Heathur:
 
yall need a bigger bed. 4951
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Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:37am  
I've got a space heater in the garage. I'll turn It on high in our room and have DD come sleep with us. We've got electric blankets too. Praying that's enough, lol. I would have died as a pilgrim. I rough it just fine in the wilderness, but not the cold. 4951
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Heathur Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 12:43am  

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@Katiemcg:
 
They take AA or AAA? lol. Do I just pop the thing off the wall? Thermostat is usually DD'S domain but like I said, trying not to wake him. Thanks!
 
@Heathur:
 
wake his *** up and tell him to fix it! then just give him happy ending and you both will be warm.
 
@elguapo:
He got his happy ending before he fell asleep. We both did. Emoticon Not much incentive there when he JUST got it. It sounds like it's something for someone else to fix though. If it was something I felt he could fix I would totally wake him up. I am as Texan as they come... I don't do cold! I'll have to rough it tonight. Cuddle up against him so hard that I nearly push him off the bed, lol.
 
@Heathur:
 
yall need a bigger bed.
 
@elguapo:
 
We have a king size. I don't just cuddle though, I burrow. He sleeps on his edge of the bed & when it's hot I usually sleep on the total opposite side of the bed. But when I'm cold, I burrow up against his side to keep warm. I don't mean to almost push him off the bed, but that's what he claims. I say he's a drama queen. It's adorable though. 4951
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mogopups Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 10 years ago   Dec 11, '13 1:37am  
I have an electric pilot that has slipped out of place again. It will sometimes come on but other times it keeps trying to light. The blower still comes on. It could be the pilot or possibly gas issue. 4951
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