rickford66
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Hello all,
I searched for this answer but did not find it.
About a month ago I installed a brand new out of the box natural gas water heater. It is a Bradford White, 40 gal with power vent. From the start, I have noticed a banging noise that comes from the water heater when it starts up. No water is running and I have yet to confirm if the noise happens before or after the burner lights. It only happens once in a while. It sounds like someone is lightly tapping on the copper water line with a hammer. It goes on for about 7 or 8 taps, then stops. Each time, the taps start out quieter and grow louder, then abruptly stop. Has anyone ever experienced this before? What could be causing this? My previous WH (A.O. Smith) of the same type never did this once that I ever noticed.
Thanks.
Rick
I searched for this answer but did not find it.
About a month ago I installed a brand new out of the box natural gas water heater. It is a Bradford White, 40 gal with power vent. From the start, I have noticed a banging noise that comes from the water heater when it starts up. No water is running and I have yet to confirm if the noise happens before or after the burner lights. It only happens once in a while. It sounds like someone is lightly tapping on the copper water line with a hammer. It goes on for about 7 or 8 taps, then stops. Each time, the taps start out quieter and grow louder, then abruptly stop. Has anyone ever experienced this before? What could be causing this? My previous WH (A.O. Smith) of the same type never did this once that I ever noticed.
Thanks.
Rick