View Full Version : Propane heater cuts in with a louder than usual whomp!
nelsonanthony
Sep 19, 2009, 07:30 AM
I have a "Comfort Centre" propane heater. The only issue is when the thermostat is turned up, there's a louder than normal 'Whump" as the propane ignites. The delay seems to let too much propane accumulate before the pilot lights the gas. Is there an adjustment I can make rather than my having to call for service?
Thank you,
Nelson
hkstroud
Sep 19, 2009, 07:58 PM
Yes, it sounds like there is a delay in ignition. This is gas and fire. Call for professional service.
nelsonanthony
Sep 21, 2009, 05:47 PM
I turned off the pilot light, allowed the (Thermocupler "?") to cool, and then cleaned off the carbon deposit around the unit with an old toothbrush.
Relit the pilot, and the heater cuts in with a now, normal ignition, i.e. no LOUD 'whump.'
(?) The unit immediately above the pilot flame.