smythe
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Got a Number 1 thats 5+ years old. Suddenly, it wont heat for more than several minutes. Infrared thermometer pointed at the heating element reads 225+ just a couple minutes after turning it on. Then, several minutes later, the reading is 80 or so. Whats my problem? Thermostat fail? Something else? Please help a brother out.
If you are getting a bright even glow on the element for a few minutes then the element is probably good. When replacing the thermostat/controller, be careful to not sharply bend or crimp the capillary tube that runs from the temp probe to the controller: it is hollow and liquid filled. Be gentle.