Thermostat or wall plate feels unusually hot to the touch during normal operation.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn OFF the breaker immediately if you smell burning or see discoloration. Do not continue using an overheating thermostat.
Steps to inspect:
- Check load rating: Confirm the total heater wattage on the circuit does not exceed the thermostat’s rated amperage.
- Inspect terminals: With power OFF, remove the thermostat and check for loose screws, discolored insulation, or melted plastic at the LINE and LOAD terminals.
- Tighten connections: Re-strip and firmly tighten any suspect connections.
If overheating signs are present on the thermostat body or PCB, replace the thermostat and correct any overload conditions before restoring power.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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