The heater doesn't work
A direct way to say 'The heater is broken.'
A common, slightly more informal way to say it's useless or doesn't serve its purpose.
A very specific phrase meaning 'It doesn't heat.' Use this to describe the exact problem.
Excuse me, the heater doesn't work and I'm cold.
I need help. The heater in my apartment is broken.
The heater doesn't work. Can you check it, please?
The room is very cold because the heater isn't heating.
'El calentador' is widely understood, but can refer to a space heater or a water heater. For a water heater, 'calentador de agua' is more specific.
The central heating system is 'la calefacción'. You would say 'La calefacción no funciona.' For an individual radiator, you'd use 'el radiador'. 'El calentador' almost always refers to the water heater.
'El calentador' is used for a space heater. For a water heater, the word 'el boiler' (from English) is extremely common.
A space heater is often called 'la estufa'. You would say 'La estufa no funciona.' The water heater is 'el calefón'.
Using 'trabajar' for machines. Don't say 'El calentador no trabaja.' 'Trabajar' is for people's jobs. For machines, use 'funcionar'.
Using the wrong gender. 'Calentador' is a masculine noun. Always say 'el calentador', not 'la calentador'.
Not being specific. 'El calentador no funciona' is correct, but if the problem is no hot water for your shower, it's better to say 'No hay agua caliente'.
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