Hairdryer Troubleshooting
Hairdryer won't turn on
Hold Down On/Off Switch
Before taking any other action, try holding down the off button. The button may be loose or you may need to press it with more force.
Electrical Connection
Make sure that the plug is connected to an outlet in your wall. In addition, examine your wiring for any fraying that may be preventing electricity from reaching the motor.
Power Supply
If there is no clear solution, the problem likely lies in your power supply. Refer to this guide
Little to no air comes out
Blockage
Examine the nozzle for any clear or easily removable blockages. There may be blockages which you cannot see, in which case, refer to this guide. There may also be a buildup of hair or other particles in the grating behind the nozzle, in which case this guide will teach you how to replace it.
Wrong Setting
Verify that your hairdryer is set to a “High” setting and is not set to “Low.” In addition, you may want to engage the “Turbo” button to increase the rate of air flow.
Fan Problems
If no clear solutions present themselves, there is likely a problem with the fan/ motor assembly, which requires disassembly to replace. Refer to this guide.
Unable to switch between settings
Resin Buildup
Clean the area around your setting buttons with compressed air. After years of use, resin and oils can build up and hinder the buttons’ functionality.
Faulty Switchboard
If you cannot quickly restore functionality to the buttons, the problem almost certainly lies with the button switchboard, which controls the way the hairdryer modulates between settings. Refer to to this guide to learn how to replace it!
Only cold air comes out
Wrong setting
First, verify that your hairdryer is set to a heat dispensing setting such as “Hot” or “Warm.” Make sure that your hairdryer is not set to “Cool” or “Cold.”
Faulty Heating Element
If your settings are correct and all other components are ostensibly functional, the most likely problem lies in the heating element. Due to the nature of the hairdryer, this element usually requires replacement, which this guide explains in detail.
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21 comentários
What is typically the problem when the handle overheats and is too hot to handle?
Kathy - Responder
I bought my hairdryer in April when I push the ‘on’ button sometimes it won’t switch on and I have to switch it on and off a couple of times of shake it.
Is there a known problem with the on/off switch?
karen hindhaugh - Responder
Sometimes when i turn my dryer on the settings lights come on but the air doesn't actually come out. Sometimes it will start blowing air after a few seconds and sometimes I will have to turn it off and on a couple of times before it starts to work
Samantha Paquette - Responder
Mine is like that too ,brand new.... only used a few times
Jay 9 -
I can’t seem to turn it off with the button…
Zarni Lwin - Responder
Chi rocket emf lights up but no motor
kwaithe - Responder
Did you find an answer to this? I'm having the same problem.
Amanda Feeley -
We had the same problem with out Chi Rocket hairdryer. Took it apart and discovered it was a heat-sensitive fuse (SF169E) that blew. Unfortunately, the fuse is riveted behind the coils and impossible to replace.
Linda Crilly -
Chi rocket emf lights but no motor
kwaithe - Responder
My dryer just shuts off has three red lights flashing…. what is causing this, I can’t even use it!
brandi klein - Responder
My brush attachment won’t stay on because the plastic bit /click part, on the body broke off. What can I do to repair that? The dryer motor etc works fine.
Rita katz - Responder
I've a stand-up hairdryer & it's plugged up in the outlet & it want turn on at all & it's plugged 🔌in the outlet. I tried the on/off switch & It still want come on.
Jerry Inman - Responder
My chi low EMF sounds weird. Like lack of power or maybe something stuck somewhere. Started smoking at one point while I tried troubleshooting. Help, it’s less than a year old, but don’t have receipt or paperwork.
Nicole Russo - Responder
What does it mean when the blow dryer squeaks when turning off and on? I’ve opened it up and the interior is completely clean. Nothing is visually broken or out of place. There is nothing wrong with the blow dryer otherwise.
Debra Ledford - Responder
my blow dryer won’t turn off if it’s plugged in and it stays on one setting no matter what the switch is on… even if it is off
Payton Jackson - Responder
The on button turns on all different heat settings BUT doesn't go, no blow. It's brand new hair dryer hardly used.
Jay 9 - Responder
My hairdryer was a gift last Mother’s day , May 5th, 2022. Today it stopped heating the air. It blows and all the switches work but no warm air
Betsey Hood - Responder
It become over heated within period of time and give sound
Beekaa Abdiisaa Ilma Shonkoree - Responder
Super top ceriotti
Beekaa Abdiisaa Ilma Shonkoree - Responder
what is error code 46
Liz Saunders - Responder
My hair dryer only works on the very hot setting, but I always use the lower setting. Now the lower setting does not turn on
Greyggg - Responder