Why does my circulating hot water heater make a rattling noise?
When our circulating hot water heating system with radiators turns on after being off for several hours we get a rattling sound that we can hear through the radiators. Once the system is warm and heat is called for again, the rattling is much less if at all. A technician replaced the Grundfuss pump with a Taco pump, but the noise persists.
Can a leaking oil line cause a hot water heater to malfunction?
The answer is definitely. A leak in an oil line not only leaks oil out but at least are in when the oil burner is running. That air leak into the oil line can cause the oil burner to malfunction, running poorly, unevenly, Smokey, sweetie.
Why is my water heater turning a dirty color?
If your water starts to turn to a dirty rust color, you are probably looking at corrosion inside your tank. The only solution for this is replacing the tank. However, it could also be due to a failing anode rod, so before replacing the tank, flush the tank and replace the anode rod to see if this fixes the problem.
What do you need to know about oil fired hot water heaters?
FAQs on oil-fueled water heating equipment aid in troubleshooting, adjustment, or repair of your water heater. This article series on oil hot water heat will answer most questions about oil-fired water heaters as well as many other building plumbing system inspection or defect topics.
When our circulating hot water heating system with radiators turns on after being off for several hours we get a rattling sound that we can hear through the radiators. Once the system is warm and heat is called for again, the rattling is much less if at all. A technician replaced the Grundfuss pump with a Taco pump, but the noise persists.
The answer is definitely. A leak in an oil line not only leaks oil out but at least are in when the oil burner is running. That air leak into the oil line can cause the oil burner to malfunction, running poorly, unevenly, Smokey, sweetie.
FAQs on oil-fueled water heating equipment aid in troubleshooting, adjustment, or repair of your water heater. This article series on oil hot water heat will answer most questions about oil-fired water heaters as well as many other building plumbing system inspection or defect topics.
What to do if your hot water heater is leaking?
Leak is just a drip on your oil fired water heater you will find an aquastat that has a dial or small knob that is the temperature adjustment. Usyally the aquastat has a gray cover. Post a photo of your heater and in a 2nd comment , of the control and I can comment further.