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2/2/2011 1:29:38 PM EDT
I have a question regarding the heating system in my apartment. I have a independent heater (i.e heats only my apartment). The heater went out a few months ago and it seems that there is a problem with it in terms of time delay. Basically when the heater or whatever kicks on, it blows cold air out of the vents then after a few minutes you feel the heated air. It appears that the fan is kicking on way too soon. Is this an easy problem to fix or more difficult?
2/2/2011 3:48:16 PM EDT
[#1]
In my time in apts that was pretty standard..

brian
2/2/2011 3:54:38 PM EDT
[#2]
Typically the thermostat can be configured to call for the blower when the heat is initiated or set to allow the heat relay bring in heat before the blower via a timed delay or sequencer. Your setting is probably demanding the G call at the same moment as the W call.
2/2/2011 4:30:12 PM EDT
[#3]
On typical in a closet apartment heaters the control board  controls the fan when a there's a call for heat , not a signal from g on the stat.  Typically g is only used during cooling ( y goes to outdoor unit g goes to board for fan) when in auto, and of course if its put in the on position. Can you get the make and model?

Is this gas or heatpump/electric backup?
2/2/2011 5:28:23 PM EDT
[#4]
It's an electric heater. It appears to be a Warren Technologies Heater, Model Number: WGO-0601B/0802B
2/2/2011 5:40:03 PM EDT
[#5]
elec heaters turn the fan on first so the heating elements dont burn out.

whats the time difference between fan turning on and heat?