Crown
Flow Restriction / Cavitation
Boiler or nearby piping emits a high-pitched whistling or howling noise
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Possible Causes
Partially closed valve, Undersized or clogged strainer, Pump running at too high speed, Air entrained in water
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Noise issues can usually be investigated with the boiler running, but avoid hot surfaces.
- Check valves: Ensure all isolation and balancing valves near the Crown boiler are fully open unless specifically adjusted for balancing.
- Clean strainers: Isolate and clean any Y-strainers or inlet filters to remove debris.
- Adjust pump speed: If the circulator has multiple speeds, try lowering the speed to reduce noise and cavitation.
- Bleed air: Remove air from the system using vents on the boiler and radiators.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
System Circulator Pump
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