Triangle Tube Mechanical Vibration / Mounting Issue

Water heater vibrates excessively or makes loud humming or rattling noises 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

Loose mounting hardware, Unbalanced combustion blower, Resonance in vent piping, Circulator pump cavitation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before tightening or adjusting mechanical components.

  • 1. Check mounting: Ensure the Triangle Tube unit is securely mounted to the wall or floor. Tighten any loose brackets or bolts.
  • 2. Inspect blower: Listen closely to determine if the noise originates from the combustion blower. If so, check for debris in the fan wheel and ensure all mounting screws are tight.
  • 3. Support vent piping: Long runs of PVC or polypropylene vent can vibrate. Add or adjust pipe supports to prevent resonance.
  • 4. Pump cavitation: A loud growling noise from the circulator may indicate cavitation due to low pressure or air. Increase system pressure slightly and bleed air from the pump and system.
  • 5. Professional balancing: If the blower wheel is damaged or unbalanced, have a technician replace the blower assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Combustion Blower Assembly
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