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How Can I Fix Pull Cord Thread Switch Of Bathroom Mounted DownFlow Heater?

Wifey pulled out the Thread for the Pull Up Cord in the bathroom.It has been a very cold and snowy winter in London this year.So we are heavily relying on the Dimplex FX20 MODEL BATHROOM heater. I Unscrewed the heater,but can't seem to find where to reconnect the pull cord thread?The heater is now on since the switch has come off!!!So what l do is i temporarily removed the fuse,and put it back on to run the heater,but want a permanent solution.Do not want to spend 50 quid,when l know l can DIY this,with your help.

Adrian
February 2010

Dimplex Dimplex FX20 D.I.Y, Lighting Bathroom Heater Dimplex

This answer is probably way too late.... But I just fixed this problem myself. Maybe someone else will find this useful.

The attachment site for the cord is located between the switch housing and the back panel of the heater. So:
1. remove the fuse at the wall switch
2. remove the two screws holding the front panel of the heater
3. detach the heater from the wall, it is held by three screws that pass through the back panel
4. locate the switch which has the red and white disc
5. remove the screws at the back of the heater housing tht secure the switch
6. gently pull the switch forward
7. locate the lever at the side of the switch having a hole through which the cord can be threaded
8. thread your cord through this lever and secure with a knot
9. thread the cord through a hole on the back of the heater housing
10. reattach the switch using the screws you previously removed
11. remount the heater on the wall
12. reattach the front panel

Paul
February 2026