Also, vacuum the debris from the vent holes and inside the grid of the heater. Give it some time to cool and then proceed with clearing off the dust from the external surfaces with a soft cloth. Start off with closing the has supply completely. This indicates that there is a need for a thorough cleaning of the propane heater to keep the heater lit and avoid the hassle of the lighting process. There’s a high likelihood that dust might have accumulated inside the propane heater, which prevents it from lighting and warming the cold room during harsh weather. There may be instances when the pilot doesn’t light up even though the gas supply is delivering, and the electric spark is working fine as well. However, if that’s not the case, then there’s a possibility that the aperture of the gas valve is clogged and may require some cleaning. There may be a possibility that the gas might have run out from the cylinder, or it is shut off.
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You can refer to the user manual provided with the heater to look into the electrical connection diagram. In case there’s no spark, there may be problems with the connection to the ignitor. You can sneak through the window into the burner chamber to notice the spark. That’s how you can identify an electronic spark mechanism heater. You would hear a clicking sound whenever the blower switches on. There’s usually a blower in absolute propane heaters. You can do this by unclipping the bulb, then unscrewing the wire from the gas valve, and then installing a new one by doing the same process in the reverse order. If this does not help, you might have to replace it. You can control this by pushing the thermocouple closer to the pilot. If the pilot is too far away from the flame, it won’t get hot enough, and consequently, it won’t stay lit up for an extended period. When the pilot is lit up, the thermocouple ensures that the steady stream of gas flows through the gas up if it is hot enough. The thermocouple is quite like a thermostat, except that it is mainly used as a heat-sensitive device to control and regulate the gas flow, make sure that it is not wasted. If not, then there’s an issue with the thermocouple, and it might need to be changed. If there are issues with the pilot, i.e., it is not able to stay lit up continuously, it may be because there’s a draft. This should clear the gas tube, at least temporarily. You can do it on your own by turning off the gas supply altogether, and then poking in a needle into the tip of the pilot tube. This usually shouldn’t be that difficult. If the flame is too small, or it is multicolored (like orange and yellow), or split, then the gas pipe needs some cleaning. It’s usually black or blue and not more than an inch and a half. You can see it through the window or find it under the gas control knob. The pilot is more often visible in the propane heaters. This may result in a lot of gas wastage as well, but since the pilot must keep on running mode, it may also be one of the most significant contributors of clogged gas pipes. However, during the entire process, the pilot needs to be kept lit throughout this time so that it can light up the main burner. The temperature continues to rise until the moment when it reaches to a state when the thermostat’s value becomes equivalent to the room temperature.Īs time passes by, and the room temperature begins to fall again, the gas valve opens again to send down another stream of gas to light up the burner against to match the preset value. When the thermostat is turned up, a small electrical signal is transferred from the gas valve to the heater, which prompts it to be open and pass on a stream of gas to the burner where it ignites the pilot. Some of the most common issues include a clogged gas pipe, a flickering standing pilot, and the sparking system to ignite the flame on the pilot.Ĭonventionally the repairs may appear daunting, but they aren’t. Malfunctions are rare and indiscreet, and they are rooted mainly within the gas or ignition system. These regulators or controls are relatively sensitive to manage the warmth within a room. They operate and shift independently with the burners so that it can direct the heat towards the fans. Some of the most common issues with the propane heaters stem from its regulators.