When you have a gas appliance, you have to take excellent care of both the unit itself and the accompanying gas lines. This isn’t just for safety reasons. In fact, your maintenance steps can help your gas appliances to operate better and last longer. So, what do you do when you’re face with a situation – for example, your gas stove won’t stay lit when dial is released in Albany?
Well, first you give our team a call or professional service and let us take it from there. We can fix the problem and get your gas appliances working well again. If we have any tips for care in the future, we can offer them during your service appointment. You can keep reading to learn more about some of the common signs of problems with various gas appliances.
Problems with Gas Stoves
It’s a common issue to try turning on a gas burner and have it click persistently without lighting. If this happens, remove the grates and check around the burner for food buildup. If your burners look particularly dirty with a layer of residue, clean them off and then try again.
If you still have problems getting the flame to ignite, there may be an issue with the gas lines. Don’t try to fix a problem yourself. Instead, give our team a call to check it out. Safety needs to be a top priority when it comes to handling gas appliances of any kind. Other signs of problems include:
- Discolored flames that aren’t bright blue
- Uneven flames or flames that are too small or too high
- Bad odors, especially when your stove is off
- Knobs that get stuck easily
Problems with Gas Water Heaters
A gas water heater can face a lot of the same issues that an electric water heater experiences. Problems that are specific to a gas water heater include:
- Burner won’t ignite to heat water
- Gas leaks
- Defective gas valves
It’s a good idea to schedule maintenance each year for your gas water heater to keep it operating well. In between maintenance appointments you should call our team anytime you suspect that something is wrong with the unit. Examples of other gas water heater problems include:
- Water leaks
- Higher than normal gas or water costs
- Pressure valves releasing frequently
- Lack of heat or inconsistent heat
- Water that smells bad
Problems with Gas Heaters
Many of the problems listed above can also impact gas heaters. No matter what type of gas appliances you have, carbon monoxide detectors are important in helping to identify gas leaks if you ever have one. Gas heaters require a little more maintenance compared to electric heaters.
For example, you need to wipe down the inside cabinet at least once each month, paying special attention to the pilot light. Be sure to let the heater cool down completely before you attempt to clean it. If residue builds up too much it can block the flames from being able to light or make the flames less efficient. Instead of burning bright blue, the flames may be pale blue, yellow, or orange.
Your comfort is our business! Comfort Flow Heating serves all of Oregon, so contact our team today to schedule your appointment.
