Navien Combustion or Fan Noise

Boiler is very noisy with high‑pitched whine or rumble during operation

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn combustion blower bearings, Resonance in vent piping, Burner misalignment, Loose mounting hardware

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before tightening or removing any components.

  • Step 1 – Isolate noise source: Remove the front cover and carefully listen (with the boiler running) to determine if the noise comes from the blower, pump, or piping. Do not touch moving parts.
  • Step 2 – Check blower mounting: With power off, ensure the combustion blower is securely mounted and all screws are tight.
  • Step 3 – Inspect vent supports: Add or adjust supports on vent piping to reduce vibration and resonance.
  • Step 4 – Replace noisy blower: If the blower emits a grinding or high‑pitched bearing noise, replace the combustion blower assembly.

Unusual combustion noises should be evaluated by a technician to ensure safe operation.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Combustion Blower Assembly
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