Why the gas burner is noisy: analysis of the causes + valuable recommendations for resolving the problem

You must admit that many gas stoves emit characteristic noises during operation. But, when the sound becomes too loud and unpleasant, this indicates any equipment malfunction, and it is better to contact the gas workers.

Finding yourself the reasons why the gas burner is noisy is simply dangerous. After all, any malfunctions in the operation of gas devices can lead to serious accidents, and sometimes catastrophic consequences with destruction. What to do if you find that when you turn on the nozzles, the plates sound threatening?

We will talk about what should be done in case of detection of loud noise, quite justifiably causing concern. We’ll show you who you need to contact to fix the problem. In our proposed article, options for its occurrence are analyzed.

Prerequisites for the appearance of burner noise

Self-diagnosis of gas devices (especially without proper experience) can lead to an emergency. Any gas equipment refers to high-risk devices, regardless of the operating life and apparent reliability. Gas is a highly flammable natural resource.

If the burner suddenly began to make noise, although before it worked quietly, it must be turned off, and then contact the housing and communal services organization. If the sound has become too strong, and the room smells of gas, you need to call the emergency gas service at 104 or 112 (a single rescue service phone).

The main gas supplied to the apartments is methane with a small fraction of impurities that remain after the filtration of natural gas

But usually the noise from the gas burners and stoves is not associated with an emergency situation, and the problems that caused it are eliminated in the normal mode.

Most often, the causes of the noise from the burners are:

• violation of the oxygen-gas balance;
• various malfunctions of gas equipment;
• low-quality gas supply to the system.

Also, due to design features, completely new gas equipment is sometimes noisy.This is due to innovative technologies that are used by some plate manufacturers. In such devices, loud noise during operation is not considered defective.

Violation of the oxygen-gas balance

Simplified operation of any (i.e. new and old) gas stove can be decomposed into several stages. First, by turning the handle, the shut-off valve opens, and the gas begins to move towards the burners. In the interval between the stopcock and the hotplates, it mixes with air.

Gas burners are located on the surface of the stove in different ways:

• single row;
• a square;
• rhombus;
• semicircle, etc.

Their working principle will not change from this. The burner cover, due to the internal rough surface, reflects the mixture of gas and air entering the divider. Then the gas goes through the narrow channels of the nozzles and is divided into streams.

After that, it is set on fire, and the usual bluish flame appears on the burners. The reflector contributes to the uniform distribution of flame along the channels of the divider. Any malfunctions along the way can cause the appearance of extraneous sounds.

If the burner on the gas stove began to make too much noise, you also need to look at the flame to understand the nature of the malfunction

The problems of increased noise from gas burners can be associated with too much gas pressure. Due to pressure changes in the pipes, noise of varying degrees of intensity may appear. Gas pressure often rises in new areas in which intensive construction is underway.

Also, the gas stove begins to make strong and unpleasant sounds in case of imbalance in the supply of oxygen and gas. The indicated malfunction can only be determined during professional equipment diagnostics. In new boards, the problem can be solved by replacing the dividers.

These devices have jets with a large hole diameter, which is responsible for the gas supply. Because the hole is large, then the volume of passing gas is significant. Eliminate loud noise by selecting the nozzle hole of a suitable diameter. In old stoves, you can adjust the air damper yourself.

The air damper may be located near the burner of the gas stove, placed slightly above the safety valve, or located along the gas supply pipe

When adjusting the damper, you need to focus not only on the sound characteristics, but also on the color of the flame. In the case of the correct ratio of oxygen and gas, the flame has a pleasant blue color and does not come off the burner when the tap is fully open.

If the flame comes off, then this indicates an excess of air (oxygen). If the fire has a red top, this indicates a shortage of air.

Gas equipment malfunctions

Often, noise in gas burners appears due to nozzle malfunctions. Old nozzles are pointless to repair, they should simply be replaced with new ones. Also, the stove starts to buzz if the chamfers are removed from the jets.

In addition to technical problems, there may be problems in the state of the gas stove. For example, if the burners are dirty and the nozzles are clogged with food, grease or cleaning agents, the stove can also make a lot of noise and hum. The problem can be solved by thoroughly washing them.

The burner cleaning procedure consists of several stages:

1. First, a grill rises from the surface of the stove, which closes the burner.
2. Then the cover (divider) is removed from the surface of the burner and the burner is taken out.
3. To get the nozzle, you need to unscrew a couple of bolts (in some models it goes freely).
4. All dirt under the burner should be carefully removed.
5. After cleaning all the parts, they are reassembled and installed in their original position.

The nozzle plate can be cleaned with a regular needle. If after that the sound does not disappear, you need to correct the burner. They may be slightly biased as a result of cleaning.

To clean the nozzles of the gas stove at home, you can take a regular manual sewing needle of any size or awl

In addition, extraneous sounds may arise from a problem with the flame arrester. Its malfunction is also indicated by a change in the color of the flame. If the flame diffuser is clogged, it must be carefully removed and washed thoroughly, soaking briefly in clean running water.

The duration of soaking depends on the degree of contamination. You can use old toothbrushes and toothpicks to remove a lot of grease and dirt. After that, the part must be dried and installed back.

If the flame diffuser was deformed during operation, it must be replaced. It is necessary to wash the burners, clean the nozzle openings and check the condition of the components once every three months, regardless of the intensity of operation. You also need to wipe the hob daily from grease and food debris.

The burner body is involved in the subsequent mixing and distribution of the gas-air mixture. Deformation of the burner cabinet from constant heat loads leads to disturbances in the burning of the flame belt and the appearance of an extraneous whistle.

In this case, the burner is useless to repair, it must be replaced. If the stove is new, but the burner is already deformed, you should contact the company in which the goods were purchased, so that all are replaced under warranty.

The warranty period for servicing gas stoves is set by the manufacturer in accordance with existing GOSTs and is indicated in the equipment passport

If we are talking about stoves with electric ignition, then small whistles when igniting gas can be associated with its malfunction. Checking the ignition status is easy enough. To do this, turn off the light in the kitchen at night and press the electric ignition button without turning the gas tap.

If during the ignition a small noise occurs, and the spark itself has a yellow or orange color, this indicates a serious malfunction of the entire electric ignition unit. It is not repaired, but completely replaced.

Poor gas supply

Sometimes gas burners are noisy due to the supply of low-quality gas to the system. This happens if the gas is diluted with air. As a result, the gas burns when the burner is turned on, and the air remains in the pipes and causes a hum.

In the case of submission of low-quality gas, you should contact the gas service with a written claim that the actual composition of the gas mixture does not match the declared

This is especially true for bottled gas homes. Gas in cylinders is a mixture of propane and butane, but some unscrupulous manufacturers may dilute it. Introduces the rules for operating gas cylinders next article, which we strongly recommend reading.

Also, a small buzz may occur if the cylinder is "summer" gas mixture leave in the cold season in an unheated room. In winter, you should switch to a special winter gas mixture or warm the room in which the cylinders and hose are located.

Design features of gas devices

Some gas stoves of individual European brands are noisy by definition. This is due to their design features and the introduction of technologies aimed at saving resources. These technologies save gas.

For the most efficient gas consumption in such a stove, the turbo effect is used. Some modern burners have two or three rows of perforations (unlike older devices), which accelerates heating. But because of this, additional background noise may also appear.

Those. the burning intensity increases, but due to all the innovations, the burners begin to make a lot of noise. In addition, on new stoves, hot plates suck in air directly under the flame, which is why characteristic sounds are heard (whistling, hissing, tapping, etc.).

On old tiles, this process took place inside the burners, so it was barely audible. If the noise is too strong, you can try to reduce it by adding or decreasing gas.

When buying modern gas stoves, you need to be prepared for the fact that you can’t completely get rid of the noise of the burners

Also, the appearance of a noise background during the operation of a gas stove may be associated with the installation of not quite suitable parts. A set of new boards often contains additional elements that can be mistaken for spare parts, but they are not.

In most cases, such parts are designed for different gas pressures. But only the employee of the GorGaz department, with whom the owner of the residential property concluded service contract gas units and the supply of blue fuel.

If an ordinary gas stove was moved from the apartment with main gas and installed it in the country, connecting to the cylinder, and she began to make noise during work, then in most cases this is due to unsuitable jets.

The jets are responsible for the supply of gas in the right volume at a certain pressure. The fact is that the gas in the main pipes and cylinders has a different composition, because the nozzles differ in structure and size.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The reasons for the appearance of extraneous noise during the operation of gas burners are best known in theory. Below is a video that talks about cleaning the nozzles of a gas stove to reduce noise during operation. But you can’t repeat such actions without similar experience:

Repairing gas equipment yourself is too risky and dangerous. If the gas burner whistles, the only thing you can do is wash it, clean it and fix it if it stands obliquely. If this does not help, you need to call the gas workers. Any other actions may cause an accident.

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