Im getting a slight burning smell as well as carbonmonoxide detection of 700ppm. I had my chimmney swept and extended to prevent downdraft and all seems to be ok. I have plenty of air going to the burner as well as a nice blue flame but I dont understand what the burning smell is and its not a gas leak. Please help im running out of repair monet.
THANKS
2006-11-20 03:00:17 · 5 answers · asked by mike l 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
a gas water heater flue should not need to be cleaned--if it did and you have a burning smell it is a sign of incomplete combustion(the gas is not burning properly).if the burner is now showing a good strong blue flame and you are still getting CO then you have a gas leak somewhere--a gas line behind the wall to the unit a improperly tightened fitting,cracked gas valve or manifold. your gas supply co. usually will check for leaks for free.from there DEFINATELY call a reputable service tech. you may be low on money but that is nothing compared to CO POISONING. GOOD LUCK
2006-11-20 06:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by docsammon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the unit cycles off put a mirror under the burner and check to see if the chamber and flue thru the heater itself is clear all the way to the chimney, make sure that there is adequate ventilation to the entire room the heater is in, the carbon monoxide level in that room should be , and remain close to zero all the time. make sure the damper can swing freely, and that it is balanced perfectly.
2006-11-20 03:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate to say it but you may need to spring for a new hot water heater. Carbon monoxide is nothing to fool around with.
2006-11-20 03:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the tank out of there that threat is first to go replace it
2006-11-20 03:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by nitrix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can and you should have checked as soon as you can
2006-11-20 03:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by dennis c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋