Zyram Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 So, last night I was playing Left 4 Dead (very cool if you like FPS, even if you don't it's a great game) and I left my coil burner on by accident, normally I'm very careful about turning it off. Well, now it doesn't work at all. Does anyone know if it's fixable? I would just go get a new one but I'm currently out of work and have to keep expenses to a minimum so if I can fix it cheaper than 10bucks I'll do that. But, I need to know what happened to it etc, so if anyone on here knows what may have happened or how I can fix it I'd appreciate it!-ZP.S. I can use my gas stove to light my coals but that burner was just SO good at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 You proably melted one of the welds or connections. You may be able to take it apart and see if there is a wire hanging loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inino Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 gas stove is your best bet if you dont want to buy a new one. i think they are like 10-12 bucks at walgreens, but not sure. maybe a yard sale or thrift store might have one for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherdhookah Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I know for a fact that Wallgreens has a single burner electric range for $9.99. I checked their website yesterday you can do the same or just drop by your local store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 My local Walgreens is carrying a different single burner now. Same price, same company, but it's white instead of black. It doesn't heat up as fast or as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 On the same note, I have been having issues with my burners for quite awhile.If I leave it on for a decent amount of time (ie long enough to light cocos) the coil actually with lose its heat and go out. I figure it may be a safety feature of the burner or something, but I don't know. Any ideas? This has happened with my Walgreens one, as well as a Proctor Silex burner I got on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarnes02 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah, mine will do the same thing. It heats up to a certain point (when the coils get bright red) and then automatically shuts itself down to start cooling. I ususally just leave it off for a minute then turn it back on to 3/4 power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 you may have burnt up the element I guess. But at $10 for a new one it's not worth fixing. A replacement element may even be more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyram Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 alright, I'll just scrounge around for some change in my drawers etc, maybe I can come up with enough =)-Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Open her up! Saudering irons are like 3 dollars. Check the wires. You might have just gotten one loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyram Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 will check it out in the morning, I may be able to borrow a sodering iron if that's all I'll need =) I hope so!-Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyram Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 took it apart, and sure enough, one of the wires has come off, looks like I can fix it with a soldering iron if I can find one, or I'll have to get a new one! Arg!-Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 ya..thought it might be, i destroy a burner every few weeks. Except in my cases the coiuls burn through mostly. Occasionally have to open on eup and fix a wire though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyram Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 actually looking closer at it, I'm not sure it will solder back on... it came off right at the end, the plastic cover is still there and all, is it safe to peel that back a little so I can solder it? I don't want to cause a short or anything.-Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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