Dimplex claims they have the most realistic 3D water-based electric flame effect, But sometimes the most realistic 3D fails to work in real life.
Sometimes you face a problem like your Dimplex fireplace’s flame is not working. It can be an energy-draining experience for you.
But if you think that you need to replace the entire unit, that’s not required in this case, just some changes here and there can solve your issue completely.
In this blog post, we are going to discuss some of the most common reasons why your Dimplex electric fireplace is not working. Why these issues happen and how to fix them.
After reading this blog you don’t have to go to any other blog to find the solution.
Why is my Dimplex Electric fireplace Flame not Working?
- Broken Bulb
- Wires problem
- Broken LED Driver
- Damaged Flame Motor
- Switch Issue.
- Other parts issue
Broken Bulb
Many electric fireplaces use bulbs to create the effect of fire, which creates an illusion of actual fire burning inside the fireplace.
But if sometimes the bulb doesn’t work in some cases like some fault in the bulb, the bulb broke for some reason, or you got a defective bulb.
These are the possibilities for a bulb issue that causes it not to work.
The majority of electric fireplaces uses bulbs to create the illusion of fire, but some electric fireplace manufacturers use different components instead of bulbs such as mirrors or LED lights, to give the illusion of 3D fire effect.
If your unit use these two methods instead of bulb then a faulty or broken bulb cannot affect the flames illusion.
Wires Problem
Through wires all the electric machines work, without it, no machine or system will work.
Wires connect all the components or parts together inside a system. If your wires have a problem then how can you hope that it will work properly?
It is possible that wire damage or burnt or any mishappening to wires can cause of not working of 3D flames.
So, see wiring issue is not a type of issue that can be solved easily by you (I am supposing that you are not professional).
But suppose you are lucky and find the actual wire that is damaged, and think of replacing it by yourself without any professional guidance or manufacturer instruction manual.
In the process of trying to solve the issue on your own can cause a damage to you but also to the electric fireplace because you don’t know in and out of a electric fireplace.
It’s my personal experience to refer to the manufacturer’s guide or call a professional technician.
Broken LED Driver
So, first, let me know what the role of the LED Driver Board is to perform like a bridge between the main power source and LED lights.
LED driver board converts the high voltage alternative current to low voltage direct current.
If your LED driver board is damaged then consider repairing it if possible, but if not then replacing it may help to bring back the working of the flames.
Damaged Flame Motor
These things are not easy to explain, the flame motor plays a vital role in creating the illusion of motion and movement of 3D flame.
Suppose, the Dimplex flame motor is not working properly in your electric fireplace then it leads to the malfunctioning of the creation of the flames.
So, now what to do??
You can repair it, but sometimes it is not in a condition to repair by referring to the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
Then, consider replacing it by consulting a professional don’t try to replace it on your own, until or unless you are a professional don’t try to replace the flame motor.
WAIT!!!!!
Ensure that the flame motor gets enough energy to perform its job perfectly, sometimes just not receiving enough power can cause not working of the flame motor, but this can also be resolved by inspecting the power source properly.
Switch Issue
Generally, the flames of the electric fireplace are controlled by the switch which is responsible for turning on and off the flames of the electric fireplace, adjusting the flames and the controller switch also controls the heat output.
If the switch is damaged and malfunctioning then there is a chance that it is the cause of the not working of the flames.
And, this is an issue that can be solved easily even if you don’t consult a professional, just for guidance follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
Other parts issue
There are some common minor issue that can also be the cause of the not working of the Dimplex electric fireplace such as:
- Overheating
- Blown Circuit Board
- Blown fuse
- Thermostat damaged
- Flames settings changed
How to fix the Dimplex Electric Fireplace Flame Not Working Issue?
Many fixes are available on the internet but I am mentioning some of the best fixes that you can try and see the results, here are some fixes to solve your issues:
#1 Check the wiring
Wires are one of the most important components of a system which transfer electricity from one place to another and information transfer is also performed.
Ensure that all the wirings are connected loose wires are prone to cause issues, and damaged wires can cause these issues in the electric fireplace.
Wiring issues can also be solved by replacing the wires because repairing wires is not a thing, consult a professional to perform the task.
#2 Check the controls
Controls play a major role in adjusting the setting of the electric fireplace, controls are the only way to make any change in the electric fireplace.
Sometimes the controls are not responding or working so that’s a reason to change the old controls to new ones because if you keep using the faulty controls it might cause a bad impact on the circuit board of the heating unit.
If you don’t know how to change the controls of an electric fireplace then the mentioned video below is for you guys.
#3 Check the bulbs
We only check the outside to troubleshoot an issue but sometimes the problem is hidden inside in this case defective bulbs can be the hidden issue that can be solved through replacement.
To replace them you can follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual or you can consult a professional.
As a professional, I would suggest consulting a professional who can also prevent damage to your electric fireplace because he/she is a professional.
#4 Check the Power source
Proper working of the main power source is necessary to perform at its peak performance, if the power source has some then obviously, the electric fireplace is gonna act suspiciously.
A perfect amount of power is required to work an electric fireplace, so try to give it that.
If you find any power source issue, consider checking it with an electrician.
#5 Check the flame effect switch
Flame effect has a switch to turn it on and off, ensure it is turned on for use.
As now most of your problems are solved but some of your problems are still not solved then it is good to not search on Google Dimplex Electric Fireplace Flame Not Working and start to consult a professional for your flame issue in an electric fireplace.