Bought unit with issues

[Dingbatqueen]

I bought a standing american heritage electronics model ah-202 which has a radio, turntable, cd and cassette player. The CD player lights come on but it won't eject. I wonder if there is a CD stuck in there. There is no hole to be able to force it to eject. The turntable also doesn't move and it just makes a loud clicking noise when I lift the arm. The radio and cassette player works. Can anyone advise on how to fix the turntable and CD player? Is this company out of business? I believe it was manufactured around 2002. Thanks in advance!

 

[Dingbatqueen]

Same company, different model. Mine is freestanding with drawers.

 

[Oerets]

Welcome to AK!


Not at all familiar with your unit. That said have seen other similar type units. There may well be a way to fix this up. From the sounds of your problems it could be a belt issue on both of the nonfunctional parts. Getting to the belt is the problem on the CD, the table should be easy. Lifting the platter will show it the belt is toast.
Finding the replacements will be yet another issue.

If not inclined to do it yourself, consider looking for a tech to service.

 

[Dingbatqueen]

Welcome to AK!


Not at all familiar with your unit. That said have seen other similar type units. There may well be a way to fix this up. From the sounds of your problems it could be a belt issue on both of the nonfunctional parts. Getting to the belt is the problem on the CD, the table should be easy. Lifting the platter will show it the belt is toast.
Finding the replacements will be yet another issue.

If not inclined to do it yourself, consider looking for a tech to service.

Aha! I should be able to check the turntable belt, not sure about the CD. Judging by the lights on the CD player, I suspect that one of the 3 CDs in there is jammed. Not my CDs, fortunately, but the previous owner's. I wish they had been smart enough to include an ejector hole. Thank you!

 

[goodolpg]

Same company, different model. Mine is freestanding with drawers.

When I realized I had posted the wrong model including picture I deleted it.
I'm mentioning this so folks won't think you really are a "dingbat" replying to a non existent post.
My Google skills did not show your unit but I suspected it was similar what you posted.
Hopefully you or someone you know is a bit "handy" and can do some rudimentary troubleshooting.
Oerets post is a good place to start.
Good luck!

 

[Mr.White]

Replacing the CD belt may not be terribly difficult. I have very minimal repair skills but I managed a CD belt replacement recently. Look on Youtube for a how-to video.

 

[goodolpg]

YES! Youtube is a good place to search for repair videos. I wonder if Crosley or Emerson videos might be helpful. At a quick glance some Crosleys have a similar appearance to some American Heritage units. Or possibly Emerson
It's possible the same factory built several companies products.