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Cadet FX series in wall heater unit

4/20/2018

 
Cadet in wall heater grill
Typical grill cover for a Cadet in wall heater unit.
Cadet wall heater with cover removed
Cadet heater with cover removed. You can find the model information printed on the unit.
I ran across an old Cadet model FX-102 in wall heater during a recent inspection. This is an older model of the Cadet brand heaters and is no longer produced due to safety issues. There was a now expired safety recall campaign by Cadet a few years ago where the majority of the units were replaced. 

If you have a Cadet brand in wall heater it is a good idea to check the model number against the recalled unit list that is still on the Cadet website. The recall is over for getting a new unit from Cadet but you still need to replace any of the affected models if they happen to be in your house. 
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Close up of the in wall heater - this one is a model FX-102. The Fx series were part of a safety recall campaign by Cadet.

In Wall Heater Cleaning

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Houses heated by electricity often have a mix of electric baseboard and in wall heaters. When in wall heaters are present, there is often a blackish discoloration or "sooting" on the heater grill and surrounding wall.
In wall heater with
In wall heater with "sooting" or a blackish discoloration present on the grill.
Close up of the discoloration on the grill. This is caused by a build up of lint and dirt on the heating element and grill.
Close up of the discoloration on the grill. This is caused by a build up of lint and dirt on the heating element and grill.
Look at the heater grill cover and you will often see this condition present. This discoloration is caused by lint and debris on the grill and heating element. This build up results in excess heat being retained and will eventually cause the "sooting" condition. 
Internal view of an in wall heater. Dust build up on the fan blades and heating elements.
Internal view of an in wall heater. Grill has been removed (and the power to the unit has been turned off). You can see the build up of dust on the fan blades.
If you want to look inside the heater, the first step is to TURN OFF THE POWER to the heater, usually by flipping the breaker at the service panel. Most wall heaters use 220 volt power, you don't want live wires next to your hand when you take the cover off. 

There is often a build up of dust and dirt inside the heater. This can also cause problems with correct operation of the element or the fan. 

Wall heater manufacturers recommend inspection and cleaning of units twice a year. If you have an in wall heater and shedding pets, you may want to consider more frequent cleaning.

Here is a video link from Cadet Heaters on performing maintenance and cleaning of an in wall heater.
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