Sime Mechanical Vibration / Loose Mounting

Water heater vibrates excessively or rattles when the burner is on.

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Possible Causes

Loose mounting screws, Fan imbalance, Loose burner or heat exchanger brackets, Resonance in flue pipe

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and gas before tightening any internal components.

Steps:

  • Check wall mounting: Ensure the Sime heater is firmly fixed to the wall bracket and that the bracket is secure.
  • Tighten screws: Inspect and tighten accessible screws on the burner, fan, and casing panels.
  • Inspect flue: Check that the flue is properly supported and not vibrating against walls or roof structures.

Professional help: If vibration is due to a failing fan or burner assembly, have a technician replace the affected parts.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Mounting Brackets and Fan Assembly
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