Mosquito Magnet® Defender
Trap will not power up
If the Mosquito Magnet® does not power up, then there may be one of several problems. Here is a list of possible causes of this problem. Click on the tab for the How To Check & Resolution
| Problem | How To Check | Solution |
Power Cord Failure. |
Take the power cord to a local electronics shop or Radio Shack and ask them if they would check it. The power cord should have 12-15 volts AC. |
If the power cord is not producing 12-15 volts then you will need a replacement. |
Trap will not start and the power cord is ok. |
Try using a different wall outlet. |
Fix the wall outlet or use another outlet. |
Circuit Breaker Popped. |
Look in your circuit breaker box to see if it was the circuit breaker that popped. |
Reset circuit breaker. |
Power Head Failure - Liberty upper assembly. |
If you have checked the power cord, circuit breaker and tried other outlets then the last resort it may be the Power Head. |
Please call us. |