Revlon 473 Heating Element Replacement

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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.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Shell

Revlon 473 Heating Element Replacement, Shell: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

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

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手順2

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

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手順3

Revlon 473 Heating Element Replacement: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

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

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手順4 Heating Element

Revlon 473 Heating Element Replacement, Heating Element: 手順 4、 1の画像 1

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.

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手順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.