What do you do when the grips wear out? Can you put other grips over the heating element or do you need to order replacemnts?
1124028
On my previous ATV, I put on well over 1000 miles of good, hard riding on my Symtecs (hunting, off roading, etc), and while the grips were visibly worn (looking smooth in some places) they never wore out. The heating elements are in the grips themselves, so you can't easily pull the rubber off; but assuming you could get enough of the rubber off to put another set over top, it would probably be fine. They can put out so much heat you'd still feel it through the other grips.
1124029
You have to change the whole grip. You can buy just the heating element and put whatever grip you want. Then when they wear out you can replace just the grip.
455906
I haven't personally contacted the vendor to replace this yet, but a friend of mine did and said their customer service is awesome! They should take care of you. Hope this helps. Good luck!
1277131
Have not had to replace mine yet and have had it a long time as well. You should probably contact the company directly or do a google search for it...
986625
No I have not ever had to replace the heater unit, I use mine everyday ( Cause of such a cold winter) and it still runs wonderful. Comfort glow is such a great company, call them and I'm sure they will tell you how to replace, but looking at mine, I would say the bottom?
1615252
They replace the grips. You take off the original ones and screw these new ones on.
1438798
I would contact the company and ask for a replacement if you have had it less than a year. I burned mine out by putting too much moisture into the oil and having it burn out. Bought a replacement and kept the parts from the first one.
608827
I'm uncertain about a replacement. It might be less expensive to replace the entire unit. Although, if you go to the company website they may offer one.
1110139
Larry. Pull your old grips off,some are tough to get off. Put the new grips on. install switch on handle bar. locate battery if under seat take your seat off run the wires down steering column along 1 side of gas tank you can see were to go to battery from here red on positive be carefull not pull to tight or pinch wires or have them rubbing when turning steering . you can use electric tape or plastic ties to hold wires. ALWAYS TURN OFF HEATED GRIPS when done riding they KILL the battery in short time . Good Luck Gary
1002689
Most likely the heat element burned out. Local repair shops would not fix it even tho still on warranty. Returned the unit to Oreck. They sent a new one which works ok.
1558629
I have not needed a replacement, but I have found similar tips at Lowe's or Home Depot. Take your stick in with you and ask a sales person to help. Jim
1939016
I would contact K & H about the problem and about any warranty. Mine has worked for several years and I finally bought a new one only because my cat had worn out the covering but the heating element from the old one still works. You may have got a dud and I am sure the company will help you.
1728119
I have never had to replace them. You should find out the manufacturer and go to their website and either call them or look for replaceable parts. I'm not sure you can even replace them. Wish I had more info.
624770
I put mine in after the wax was melted so it was not sitting on the heating element. Not sure it matters but that is what I did with mine.
2051825
I replaced mine when I noticed the snow was not being picked up and thrown out off the housing very well. You should the paddles have worn down and become frayed. Ed D.
1688420
Has yours broken? I was just thinking about ordering one. It appears that they have heating element issues with the old one. Maybe I will wait to see if someone orders it for Christmas and posts responses. Let me know what you think of yours.
932946
I have never repaired one of these but basically there is going to be a thermal fuse in series with the heating element. Odds are that fuse has activated by open circuit /defect. It's a common problem with devices operating near the fuse threshold. You would take it out, read the rating marked on the side of it, order a replacement on an electronics supplier website like Digikey, then put a new one in. It needs to be brass crimped on due to the heat, not soldered.
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You will have to take the cover off to get to them.Most of them are in the back held in with screws.Usually have 3 elements and if one is bad the others will not last long ,so I replace them all. I have did this with 2 of the three I've got and the oldest one is 3 yrs.old.They both were not getting as hot as they should like yours seems to be doing.