Kenmore Gas Heater

Options
Burkeene
Burkeene Posts: 2
in Gas Heating

This old Sears Kenmore gas heater has worked fine for the past 25 years, but I'm finally having a problem with it upon trying to light it up this year. When I turn on the gas, I'm no longer hearing the hiss I've heard in the past, just a faint hiss if I listen closely. Some of the burner ports light up, some don't. I tried blowing on them from above, and they all spread out lit up a couple of times, but that's no longer the case, just a few light up. I'm old, and not the least bit savvy about what could be causing this. Any advice would be appreciated.

20261114_165148.jpg

Comments

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Posts: 18,416

    it is a pressure issue. you need a gas tech to look at it if you aren't skilled enoughto hook up a monometer to it and figure out where the issue is.

    i'm not at all sure that is rated to be on top of carpet or any flammable flooring or wall covering for that matter.

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Posts: 18,416

    DO NOT USE IT UNTIL YOU GET SOMEONE WITH A COMBUSTION ANYLIZER TO SORT IT OUT. if it is underfired it is likely producing a large amount of carbon monoxide and since it is unvented, it will poison you.

  • Burkeene
    Burkeene Posts: 2

    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1909583#Comment_1909583

    Okay, thanks so much for the reply. Since this is unvented, I guess I'm pretty much just screwed. This has sure been a good, dependable heater over the years. I hate to lose it.

Categories