Lochinvar Vibration / Resonance from Blower or Pump Flow

Heater operates normally but causes noticeable vibration in nearby plumbing or structure.

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Possible Causes

Loose mounting hardware, Rigid piping without supports, High flow causing water hammer, Imbalanced blower wheel

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before tightening hardware; turn off pump before adjusting plumbing supports.

Steps:

  • Tighten mounts: Check that the heater is level and all mounting screws and cabinet fasteners are tight.
  • Support piping: Add or adjust pipe hangers and supports to reduce flexing and resonance.
  • Adjust pump speed: If using a variable-speed pump, slightly reduce speed to see if vibration decreases.

Persistent vibration from the blower may indicate an imbalanced wheel and require blower replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Combustion Blower Assembly / Mounting Hardware
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