Lakeland No Heat / Heater Open Circuit

Air fryer runs but does not heat; fan operates and timer counts down but food remains cold.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed heating element, Loose heater connectors, Blown thermal fuse in heater circuit, Faulty heater relay on control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug and allow the unit to cool completely.

  • Confirm symptom: Run a short cycle and feel for any warmth near the exhaust. If completely cold, proceed with heater checks.
  • Access heater terminals: Remove the top cover to expose the heating element and its wiring.
  • Check connections: Tighten any loose spade connectors and look for discoloration or burning at the terminals.
  • Test heater and fuse: Disconnect one heater lead and measure resistance across the element. Also locate and test any inline thermal fuse in series with the heater. Replace any open component.
  • Inspect control board: If heater and fuse are good, inspect the heater relay/triac on the PCB for burn marks. Replace the main control PCB if the switching device has failed.

Warning: Do not attempt to repair a cracked or broken heating element; always replace the entire assembly.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Heating Element Assembly
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