So when I light my Water Heater I hear a high Pitched noise, and the flames grow big and I can smell gas.?

Question

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?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Get a certified Gas Fitter who has experience on Domestic Gas Hot Water Heaters

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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

Answer 3

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