Hi,
For a last few days I have been hearing popping noise from my natural gas based water heater, it sounds much like when you make popcorn in a microwave.
I have already done "flushing" a few times to clear any sediments... there was some (very little) debris the first time I drained water but nothing at all on the second and third attempt.
I called American Water Heaters for assistance. I was asked to look into following things:
1) Drain the water heater and flush and drain with a gallon of Vinegar. - When I asked how I can get the Vinegar in i was told to put it in thru the inlet pipe. But I really dont want to remove any pipes / elbows.... is there any way to get it in without any plumbing work?
2) Check Orifice and see if its broken...
This one I looked form outside and the burner appeared working fine and I didnt hear noise from the burner it self. I dont understand how that can cause popping noise...
The noise is persistent and has been getting louder/frequent compared to when it started initially. I've checked everything I can from outside and not sure what would a plumber do without opening up the unit (which I doubt they would do in the first visit)... really dont want to waste money for just a "visit". Any help in diagnosing the problem will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
For a last few days I have been hearing popping noise from my natural gas based water heater, it sounds much like when you make popcorn in a microwave.
I have already done "flushing" a few times to clear any sediments... there was some (very little) debris the first time I drained water but nothing at all on the second and third attempt.
I called American Water Heaters for assistance. I was asked to look into following things:
1) Drain the water heater and flush and drain with a gallon of Vinegar. - When I asked how I can get the Vinegar in i was told to put it in thru the inlet pipe. But I really dont want to remove any pipes / elbows.... is there any way to get it in without any plumbing work?
2) Check Orifice and see if its broken...
This one I looked form outside and the burner appeared working fine and I didnt hear noise from the burner it self. I dont understand how that can cause popping noise...
The noise is persistent and has been getting louder/frequent compared to when it started initially. I've checked everything I can from outside and not sure what would a plumber do without opening up the unit (which I doubt they would do in the first visit)... really dont want to waste money for just a "visit". Any help in diagnosing the problem will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.