One Side of My Heated Blanket is Not Working – Why? There could be several reasons why an electric blanket will not heat on one side. These can be helpful in understanding effective troubleshooting techniques.heated blanket troubleshooting (ad)
Most of the times Uneven Heating Happens due to
Check the Control Switch: The control unit is generally what malfunctions first. The control switch can fail and overheat, opening up a fireboy hazard if it does not adequately distribute the heat from one side of the blanket. The presence of a dual-control model for both sides may clarify the issue in testing14.
Problems with the wiring -The internal connected wire can get damaged over time and usage. This damage restricts the electric current flow through one side of the blanket. A gentle shaking or refolding of the blanket can sometimes get wires to lay flat, but persistent difficulties should be seen as a red flag15.
Poor Connections: Though rare, if the connections are at a loss between the control unit and also warmth blanket it can quickly stop working. Make Sure That Everything Is Plugged In Correctly And Look For Any Visible Damage To Power Strips Or Extension Cordsg23
Troubleshooting Steps
Check Power Source: Ensure the blanket is plugged in directly into a wall outlet to prevent power issues4.
Reset the Manual Control Unit andCord: for numerous models, simply resetting the manual control unit (on low setting)is effective as well. When minor problems do occur, these can usually be resolved by unplugging the blanket for a short time and then plugging it back in27.
Do a visual inspection: Check the blanket and control unit for frayed wires or broken elements. Without regard to whether damage is severe or limited, it might end up being safer for the patient and possibly even cheaper in some cases to discard an entire blanket rather than try and repair.25
When to Seek Replacement
If that does not work or your blanket is still under warranty, you should consider getting in touch with the maker and arranging a replacement. If your electric blanket is not working properly, you should allways be cautious when testing or repairing an appliance to avoid causing potentially hazardous conditions which may include electrical faults. 16
