So When I Light My Water Heater I Hear A High Pitched Noise, And The Flames Grow Big And I Can Smell Gas.?

What should I do. I replaced my thermo coupler, and I guess I did something wrong because it’s not working so great for me now. I’ve turned the water heater off. I’m assuming I should just get it over with and call a plumber eh?

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Posted in: Water Systems Q & A Comments(3) September 2009


3 Responses to “So When I Light My Water Heater I Hear A High Pitched Noise, And The Flames Grow Big And I Can Smell Gas.?”

  1. analize2 Says:
    September 22nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Sounds like the burner may be dirty or plugged. From your explanation the gas is coming on when called for but the flame is not taking off in the burner. OR the pilot isnt possitioned properly to light the flame.

  2. RH_Mod Says:
    September 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    Get a certified Gas Fitter who has experience on Domestic Gas Hot Water Heaters
    ======================================…
    Selecting contractors:
    1/ Look up local contractors first. work out form the closest
    to your location. If some you trust has had work done
    similar to yours, ask them about the contractor they
    used. If they were completely satisfied with their
    contractor(s), ask for their telephone number.
    2/ Select at least 5 your are interested
    3/ Do a google/yahoo search on each of the contractors
    you are interested in; look for praises (check who is
    writing the praises to see if they have any connection to
    the contractor work in groups> google/yahoo search the people giving
    the praise or references)
    4/ When you are satisfied with at least 3 contractors per job,
    have the give you written estimates with details of work
    to be done, terms, guarantee(s), cost of extras (how
    much do they charge if they find something not covered
    by the contract), paymant schedules if necessary and
    whatever else you can think of to protect yourself.
    5/ If the contractor tries to pressure you into signing the
    contract immediately with a high deposit (more than
    15%) reject that contractor. Be careful, high pressure
    can be someone who sounds very convincing, but has
    many reasons why you should sign on the dotted line
    NOW.
    6/ It is always good to have another adult with you when a
    contractor inspects the work to be done.
    7/ If you do not get at least 3 written estimates signed by the contractor – not you (do not sign yet) , go back to 1. repeat until you get written estimates signed by the contractor – not you (do not sign yet).
    Read the estimates over with some who has some knowledge of the work that has to be done.
    This may take longer than you thought; do not rush into it. Research, resaerch research, helps.
    When you are ready choose by being informed.
    Good Luck

  3. margaret moon Says:
    September 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Buy a new one.if you have it repaired it will cost you almost the same.

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