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Noisy gas stove? It is necessary to find out the reasons: they depend on whether the equipment is new or has been in operation for several years. To find out why the column is buzzing, hissing or buzzing, let’s look at its structure and features of work.
The principle of operation of the gas column
The column or flow heater, as it is called, is a metal box (casing). Two pipes for supplying water and gas are brought to it. The main structural elements are:
- Radiator (water flows through it).
- The main and pilot burners (serve to heat the liquid in the radiator).
When the user opens the mixer, the valve opens and allows gas to enter the burner. It ignites, the gas heats the heat exchanger. The products of combustion are removed through the chimney and ventilation.
Causes of noise
Due to the very principle of operation of the technique, you can hear a small noise, it crackles. Sounds may be amplified if the room is not well ventilated. There is nothing terrible here.
Does the appliance make sounds when turning on hot water or heating? When drawing water, you may feel vibration because the flow passes through pipes, turns, passes through obstacles. To reduce the noise level, you can adjust the water supply knob. Scrolling it, listen: as soon as the sound vibrations decrease, leave it in that position.
Popping sound when starting
You start the technique and hear the pop? Does the device twitch and vibrate? So, there were problems with the gas supply. When starting, fuel accumulates in the working part: when the amount of air or gas is correct, pops should not be heard.
An excess amount of gas leads to a volumetric explosion when the fuel hits the wall hard at the bend. This can happen when there is too much pressure in the system.
Such problems can even lead to the failure of the chimney. Therefore, contact the service center or try to fix them yourself.
- Turn off the gas and water supply.
- Remove the equipment cover: pull the handle towards you, unscrew the two screws.
- Inspect the fuel supply system and burner. Clean the parts from dirt. How to clean the gas column, read the previous article.
- Loosen the two screws on the burner tongue.
- Check the condition of the injector. If it is clogged, clean it.
The column hummed and hummed
The main reason is poor cravings. To test it, light a match and hold it close to the hole. If the flame deviates to the side, as from a stream of air, the draft is in order. If not, the chimney channel is clogged with soot and soot, which are produced during the combustion process. Need to clean it up.
Poor ventilation also contributes to noise amplification. This often happens after installing plastic windows. The bags are so tight that natural ventilation becomes impossible.
What to do if the device crackles? This is possible in case of clogging of the nozzle (jets) of the burner. It is necessary to disassemble, as described above, and clean them.
If your column is switched on by electric ignition, the reasons may be as follows:
- These devices run on batteries. When they are discharged, the fuel is poorly ignited or does not ignite at all. Clicks may be heard. In this case, replace the batteries.
- The flow control sensor is defective. Most often, its contacts are oxidized under the influence of moisture. You can try to clean the contacts, but it is better to replace the sensor.
- The spark does not ignite. The candle, which is responsible for ignition, has shifted, so the process is not completed. Put the candle back in place, resume the process.
- The ignition retarder does not work. Remove the item and shake. In this case, the sound of rolling the ball in the body should be heard. If nothing is heard, the ball is stuck or misaligned. Put it back in place with wire.
Rattles new equipment? Perhaps the reason is not in the boiler, but in an installation error. To find out, inspect all connections, correct connection. It may also be:
- Depressurization of the air duct. Air enters not only through the main opening, but also through the hole. So the noise gets louder.
- Incorrect burner placement. Perhaps it has shifted and cannot cope with the combustion of the entire volume of gas. You need to put it in place.
Gas boiler whistles
If the product whistles and squeaks, you need to find out where the sound comes from. What to do:
- Shut off the gas supply.
- Open the mixer in the “hot” position.
- Did the whistle get louder? So, the problems lie in the water path. The main reason is the deposition of scale on the parts of the heat exchanger or on pipes, blockage. It is necessary to clean all the elements in order to resume the performance of the equipment and eliminate the cause of the whistle. Reverse flow of water can clean the pipes from clogging.
- If the whistling sound disappears when the tap is opened, the problem is in the gas path. There is probably a defect in the valve that controls the strength of the flame. Whistling may appear when the power is increased. Try turning the knob until the sound disappears. Does not help? Then it’s a blockage in the tract. You need to disassemble and clean the device.
If you notice similar problems in your equipment, you can try to deal with the problems yourself. But it is better to contact the service center, especially with a valid warranty card. Employees will repair or remove faulty equipment.