Product Description
?This is an authentic component which is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with Broan and Nutone ceiling heaters. The thermostat is a special type of sensor that detects temperature. Unfortunately, over time it may begin to fail eventually requiring a replacement to ensure your equipment functions properly. Refer to the diagrams for your model when performing this repair. Keep in mind the thermostat for lamps is sold as an individual item. You may need a screwdriver to replace this component.
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Heat lamp Broan Model 139 ceiling fan/heat lamp thermostat overloaded/disconnected lamps.
PHILIP from DULUTH, Minnesota
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
1.Take out light bulbs
2.Take off deco cover/shield-2 springs keeps it in place
3.Take off power input wire box cover-1 screw on the inside-this is the main power input box to the whole unit
4. Pull out all wires possible-as needed-especially the fuse-carefully
5. ... Read more Separate the fuse and it\'s wires from end to end-make certain to view which end is which looking at thermal element inside the clear plastic shield
6. Snip off thermostat wire-end connectors-if the power-in wire is rigid copper wire, instead snip off 2-3 inches away from original connection to save some stranded wire for a wire-nut.
7. Strip original snipped off wire ends in the unit for normal wire-nut connector fits
8. Connect both thermostat wire ends with good wire-nut connectors--make certain to align which end is which of the thermal element inside the clear plastic shield as it was when you started.
9. Replace wires into power input box along with new thermostat, then replace power input box cover with care
10. Replace deco cover, light bulbs(each 250 watt max), turn on power, done!
Heat lamps and fan stop working even when still getting power.
james from canton, Michigan
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Bath fan/ heat lamps combo
Rod from HASTINGS, Michigan
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
Everything that came up, pointed to the thermostat wire, so I found the wire on my bath fan and ordered a new one.
Once it arrived I changed it out and both light sockets worked again.
Pretty easy task after watching a how to video on YouTube too.
Heat lamps would turn off after about 15 seconds
dave from farmers branch, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
2 Open wiring box
3 Cut wires to thermostat
4 Connect new thermostat with wire nuts
5 Close wiring box
6 Power on & test
Thermostat was defective
Frankie from Milton, Vermont
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
Thermostat Open Circuit
Robert from FARGO, North Dakota
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
Removed Trim Bezel
Remove terminal cover
Locate thermostat and wire
Unscrew wire nut and remove wire/thermostat
Locate other end of wire/thermostat in fan/heater housing
Remove wire nut
Reverse process
The lamps would not light
john from Whitelaw, Wisconsin
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
Heat lamps would not work, fan working fine.
Brian from Jemez Springs, New Mexico
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
Worn out part.
Mike from Scott, Pennsylvania
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- S79270237
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