Revlon 473 Heating Element Replacement

Written By: Jessica Leyva

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

The heating element in the Revlon 473 is a coiled nichrome wire around insulated board. This repair would resolve hot air expulsion from the appliance. CAUTION: risk of potential electric shock due to live wires and damaged insulation. Be aware of sharp edges in the nichrome wire and board. Be sure to isolate your power source.

Tools

Step 1

Before disassembly, make sure that the device is unplugged.
Remove the two 17.83 mm black screws located on the handle.

Step 2

Separate the shell from the main component.
Check to ensure each piece is free from debris.

Step 3

Remove the casing from the heating element.
For reassembly, reattach the silver casing before the black cover.

Step 4

The heating element is the group of tightly coiled bronze wires behind the vent hose as well as the silver coils.
Make sure that there are no breaks or debris obstructing the wires of the heating element.

Step 5

To test the heating element, use a digital multimeter.
Set the multimeter to 200 under ACV (alternating current voltage).
Bring the ends of the multimeter toward the two lead wires.
If the circuit between the wires is closed, the numbers on the multimeter should keep changing.
If the numbers are not changing, replace the heating element.
If the circuit is closed, check the thermal cutout.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Jessica Leyva

Member since: 18/09/12

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