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Old 04-07-2020, 03:20 PM   #1
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Default Suburban water heater flame

2003 Suburban gas only water heater. Lights and burns with a nice blue flame but then the flame blows back and with a "puff" flame bursts inside heater compartment. I can blow it out with my mouth and the burner continues to burn. This happens more quickly with the outside door of the heater closed. I have removed the burner and soaked it in alcohol per suggestion but the problem remains. Ideas?
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Old 04-19-2020, 11:24 AM   #2
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try taking an air hose and blow out the heater compartment, any time i have a problem that usually fixes it
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Old 04-19-2020, 12:26 PM   #3
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I agree with other post..I use a shopvac, reverse the hose, and blow all the air thru the exhaust outlet...there is crappy rust and cobwebs in there..I bet.
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Old 05-24-2020, 08:40 PM   #4
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Update to Suburban water heater flame: The problem was a failed solenoid. My son diagnosed it, replaced it and it works fine. It pays to have a son who knows things!
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