Merkit Maxitrol Remote Control Repair

Job Timeline (Ref 8410-20)

Item Returned to Customer
Item Arrived
Fault Diagnosed
Remote Repaired
Payment Received
Returned to Customer
Repair Engineer: Martin Smith
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Wireless Remote Repair
£24.00
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Wired Remote Repair
£26.00
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Merkit Maxitrol Remote Repair Details

Manufacturer
Merkit Maxitrol
Customer's Fault Description
Remote was working fine then stop working. Remote not longer functions, have changed battery and display flashes in some areas but remote does not function anymore.
Remote Fixer Repair Response

Tihs fireplace controller arrived safely and on inspection the case was broken.  On testing the display was missing the majority of its functionality.

The display was removed which revealed a lot of corrosion / contamination under the screen on the PCB (see image).  This was all cleaned up and the 7133 regulator replaced.  When the display was refitted functionality was restored except for a digit on the clock (see testing video).  This is a defect in the display itself but doesn't effect functionality.

The battery cable was also replaced. 

Fireplace Controller Testing Video

Remote Control Repair Testing Video

Images of Customer's Remote Control
The following images show the actual remote control sent to us by the customer for professional repair services.

Merkit Maxitrol  Remote Control - Front Image

Merkit Maxitrol  Remote Control - Inside Image

Merkit Maxitrol  Remote Control - Back Image