To install gas equipment, it is better to contact a specialist, and you need to monitor the work yourself. If you notice that the gas water heater is clapping, making unusual sounds - do not tighten it, immediately contact the service center. In this article, we will explain the reasons why the technology makes noise.
Why does the gas column crack and plow
The only reason that when you turn on the gas boiler, pops are heard - excessive gas accumulation. For normal operation, it mixes with air and with an excess thumps loudly. If the gas fills the chimney, then there may be an explosion.
To solve problems, you need to find out what leads to the accumulation of fuel. Turn off the gas and water before starting the inspection.
Why piezo-ignition columns turn on with cotton:
- There is a blockage in the chimney, therefore draft is absent or reduced.
- The inlet valve, which starts the gas into the system, is deformed.
- The light of the wick deviates to the side.
In recent electronically controlled models, the following could happen:
- The batteries are exhausted.
- The water knot switch has broken.
- The spark plug does not work.
For repairs, only contact a specialist. But you can do an inspection and try to find out the cause yourself.
Bad traction
To check for its presence or absence, light a candle or match. Bring it to the inspection hole on the body or chimney hole. With normal traction, the fire should deviate to the side, with medium traction, tremble slightly and deviate slightly. In its absence, the flame will burn evenly. Then, when you turn on hot water, the appliance may clap.
If you find a lack of traction, contact the master. Operating the column further is dangerous.
Why traction disappears:
- Clogging. Garbage gets into the chimney, it is polluted with soot, which eventually clogs the passage. You can clean the hole yourself if the blockage is not deep. If not, you will have to call utilities.
- Poor ventilation. Often, after installing plastic double-glazed windows, natural ventilation is disturbed. And since air is needed for traction, the work slows down. The output is the installation of a ventilation valve.
- Strong hood. It happens that the fan delays the mining, not letting it go up. Therefore, it is better to turn off the hood during the operation of the equipment.
The batteries are low
Some speakers are equipped with an electronic ignition system. When the mixer is opened, the batteries fire and give a spark, after which the burner turns on. A similar function is implemented in some models of the Neva, Oasis, Electrolux and others.
How to proceed:
- Discharged batteries do not work when fired up. You can hear something clicking or cracking. To fix the problem, just replace the batteries.
- Check fluid pressure regulator. It works when water is supplied and sends a signal to the electronic module about the start of ignition. Perhaps the item is giving incorrect readings, so the power does not work. The regulator is checked for serviceability with a multimeter. If a problem occurs, a replacement is performed.
- The spark candle moved. Due to temperature differences, the part shifts. The candle is held by one screw. Tighten the screw to the desired position, check: if the candle lights up the first time, everything is in order.
Clogged nozzle (nozzle)
Devices with mechanical piezo ignition are ignited by a wick. If it becomes clogged, the column will not work. It is necessary to remove the casing of the equipment, it is fastened with two screws. Find the wick and clean its jets with wire.
Near the jets is a burner that could also clog. For this reason, the column is noisy, claps and shoots. The burner is cleaned with a brush.
It can also clap due to large impurities in the gas. You can ask your neighbors, maybe they are faced with a similar problem.
If after cleaning the operation of the heater is restored, the operation was successful. Otherwise, you need to contact the service center.