Apologies if this isn't the proper forum. Bought a house 3 years ago with a gas hearth in addition. Everything seems to be working fine. But when it gets up to tstat temperature, the flame turns off, the fan will blow for a while, then turn off. But then a few minutes later, I'll hear a clicking/whirring sound. The fan will start back up for a few minutes, then turn off, and repeat (usually until I flip the fan off). I'm guessing it's a heat sensor or thermostat? Is this something I could attempt to fix myself (having a hell of a time finding someone willing to service in any reasonable amount of time).
Regency Direct Vent Gas clicking/whining sound
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I'm guessing this is what I'd need to replace... Amazon product ASIN B01N90FZ6K. (lives in a little cage near fan controller) Is that a reasonable deduction? Or is it more likley the fan itself. Again, fan works comes on and runs fine. And shuts down okay. But then seems to get stuck in some kind of limbo.
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That is a pellet stove model & I'm not sure it'll work correctly.
You need the identical on/off temperatures of the one that's in there.
Before you make a purchase, check to be sure the existing snap-disk
is making good contact with the bottom of the firebox. If there's a
gap that allows airflow between the disk & the sheet metal, it will
act like yours does...
You need the identical on/off temperatures of the one that's in there.
Before you make a purchase, check to be sure the existing snap-disk
is making good contact with the bottom of the firebox. If there's a
gap that allows airflow between the disk & the sheet metal, it will
act like yours does...
It's the right part number, according to manual. So worthwhile to disemble current sensor and reinstall?
Your call. That's a good price, & having a spare might not be
a bad idea. I would still check the OEM for positioning & function.
Apply some heat to it. You will hear it close. If you hear it open
again while being heated, it's probably shot.
Note: Turn off the breaker feeding the circuit or unplug
the power cord for the blower BEFORE you disassemble
the Snap Disk wiring. It's 120VAC.
IIRC, that disk is near the gas line coming in.
I have seen one of the snap disk wires fall free & the
spade connector grounded to the flexible CSS gas line
coming into the valve cavity. Burned about a 1/8"
diameter hole thru the Stainless steel & the gas ignited.
Fortunately, it was NG & & the flame was like a little torch.
My first reaction was to blow out the flame. It worked,
but now I had natural gas leaking into the house.
Needless to say I shut the gas main down pretty quickly.
Any way be safe in there & let us know how you make out.
ah, magic. It's on oppo side from gas line. Inside a little cage that pops right out, don't even need tools. I'll swap it out and see what happens.
