How to Clean a space heater in 2022 – BestHeaterGuide

Space heaters are essential to home appliances in some areas where the temperature drops below freezing temperature. The working of a space heater per day depends upon the various parameters, and if you are using your space heater for an extended period, you can sense its performance getting low. Many electrical and home devices are used daily, but unlike them, space heaters are used only in winter and spend their other time in a closet or in-store, making them prone to dust, dirt, and debris. However, the dust in your heater might be stuck in the air filter or other components that affect their performance and make them overheat by trapping the heat. This can be a significant safety issue.

If your heater also has a dirty interior and does not work correctly or you are using it after a long period; you do not have to replace it or consult a cleaning agent, but by following the simple steps, you have to clean it to make it more efficient and make it work better. This article will guide you to the proper cleaning and assembling of a space heater.

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Cleaning Of Space Heater

Space heaters can be cleaned by following simple steps, but necessary precautions must be taken while cleaning the space heater. The first thing is to gather some equipment for cleaning the space heater. So grab these items from your toolbox:

• Screwdriver set.
• Plier (optional and may not be necessary)
• PPE’s (gloves, goggles, and mask for protection from dust)
• Brushes of different sizes.
• A clean piece of cloth
• Machine oil
• Air blower

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Disassembling The Heater

Disassembling any appliance is easy, but it should be done with focus and precautions. Especially for space heaters which can have electrical and heat hazards. Follow these steps to disassemble the space heater properly:

• First, gear up your protective equipment to protect you from dust, liquid spill, or electrical hazards.
• Shut off the power supply and allow some time to cool it down.
• Remove the screws, clip, or heater holders and keep them in a separate container to prevent them from misplacing.
• Remove the knob of the heater with the plier, and make sure that you take the grill out pulling the knob.
• Remove the cover of the heater once the heater is cooled down. 
• Mark the electrical wires and connection when you are removing them to attach them to their correct point easily.
• When you are removing any component of the space heater. Make sure that you have determined its proper fitting scheme.

Now that the heater is fully disassembled, the next step is to clean it.

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Clean the Interior

The interior of the space heater must be cleaned with caution and care. Hence, you need to imply all of these mentioned steps in order to clean the heater from inside. 

• First, remove the visible dust and debris by hand.
• Now use the air blower to clean the dust from every part of the interior thoroughly. 
• Do not use any liquid or detergent to remove the stains from the heater’s interior.
• Make sure your air blower or vacuum does not disturb any wiring in the heater.
• You can also use a brush for the areas where blowers can’t work or create problems.
• Also, you can use a vacuum for the purpose of cleaning the dust and dirt from heater grill 
• Remove dust and dirt from all the portions of the space heater
• When cleaning the heater’s moving parts, make sure that you wash them with extra and do not cause any wear and tear.
• Lubricate the moving parts of the heater with machine oil and lubricate the screw openings.

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Clean The Exterior

The heater’s exterior is much easier to clean, and you can also use a cleaning agent on them.

• Wipe down all the dust and dirt from the outside of the heater.
• Consider the detergent in cleaning the outer surface of the heater.
• Lubricate the screw, clips, or holder with proper machine oil to make them fit easily.
• Clean all the water and wipe it down to completely dry it.

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Reassembling Of Heater

Now that all the heater components are cleaned, it’s time to put them all together. 

• Fix all the heater components inside the heater in their correct position.
• Attach all the wires at their destined positions where you mark them.
• The details must be placed in the reverse order of their disassembling.
• Now tighten all the screws, clips, or holders.

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Trial Run

Now that you have cleaned your heater and reassembled it, it is time to test your heater. Before trying, some precautions must be taken:

• Ensure that no flammable object such as cloth, paper, or wood is near it.
• Disperse your pets and the kids to others room’s if it is specifically required
• For the appropriate ventilation you can clearly open up the windows
• Place the fire extinguisher near you if possible.
• Now turn on the heater with extreme caution.
•  If you detect any anomalies, disturbances, or noise, immediately turn it off.
• If it is running smoothly, wait for some time and use all the heater’s features.
• Run your heater to maximum setting to test its full limit performance.

Now that your heater is thoroughly cleaned and running smoothly without any disturbance, wipe it with a clean cloth at least once a day and cover it when it is not in use. Apply the blower at minimum settings from its grill once every week or two. This will be helpful in the proper working of your heater throughout the season. Well, once the winter passes the requirement for the heaters reduces. Thus, it is required to place your heater in a sealed box or a bag before storing it to prevent any dust accumulation in its storage.

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Conclusion

By following the above-discussed steps, you can have a clean and dirtless space heater that will resemble a new heater not only in appearance but also in working. Cleaning your heater is not necessary just for making it look good but is also essential for the proper working of the heater. It also helps save the heater from overheating, which is crucial for safe operations of the heater. Cleaning the heater regularly and preserving it properly when it is not in use can increase its operational life two times or more.