When it is freezing cold outside, you would not trade your warm home for anything. Yes, your gas heater is your "winter darling", and nothing is better than that. But, a noisy gas heater can really impede a smooth and calm sleep at night or make your days "loud".
Noise from the gas heater is a common gas heater problem. Gas heater noises are not only annoying, but they can be an indication that something is not right. Here are some possible reasons why your gas heater is making noises.
Reasons Why Your Gas Heater Is Making Noise
1. The Gas Heater Has a Loose Panel
If you hear that your gas heater is rattling, then it is not something to panic about. One of the gas heater's panels actually covers the internal machinery of the heater. It can loosen with the passage of time. So, you just have to tighten the screws on the outside of your heater, and the noise will be gone. However, if it is still rattling, then you need to contact professional gas heater service like Heating Experts.
2. Belt or Motor is Damaged
Gas heaters have very powerful fans, and they heavily rely on them. These fans draw in the air and are responsible for distributing heat in your home or room. However, if there is any problem with the motor or belt connected to these fans, then your gas heater will produce a whining or screeching noise. Actually, the motor or belt is either damaged or it loosens with time.
3. Delay in Gas Ignition
If you have turned on your gas heater and are going to settle, but, instead, there is a loud bang that reverberates everywhere in your home, then your gas heater has a delayed gas ignition problem. This is a common problem with gas heaters, and it mostly happens because gas starts building up in the heater rather than combusting immediately. Yes, these explosions may not be dangerous, but they can be damaging for your gas heater.
4. Interference in the Airflow
Have you ever wondered what happens when you blow a whistle? The sound happens due to interference in the airflow. You deliberately try to make a sound by pursing your lips while exhaling the oxygen. Similarly, your gas heater produces whistling sounds when there is an impediment or blockage in its airflow. For instance, your gas heater might have an air filter that needs cleaning or replacement.
Apart from that, there can be other problems that can make your gas heater produce whistling sounds, such as:
- Close vents or dampers
- Objects in ductwork
- A blocked return
You might be able to remove this sound by cleaning the filter, ducts and return. Similarly, you can open up the dampers and vents.
However, sometimes you have to call a professional service to fix these kinds of problems. For instance, your gas heater may start whistling because of a problem in the burner.
Why Heating Experts
If your gas heater is making any of these noises, feel free to give us a call. We, at Heating Experts, have licensed and fully insured technicians offering repair and maintenance services for all heating units. Call us at 1300 100 040.