How to Clean Ventless Gas Heaters
Ventless gas heaters are becoming more and more popular over time. Some homeowners prefer to have this sort of heater in their home instead of the conventional forms of heaters or fireplaces because they believe they are more efficient to operate.
Ventless gas heaters have both advantages and disadvantages. Some homeowners believe the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, which has resulted in a surge of popularity. One of the most talked about advantage is the ventless heaters offer a 99.9 percent fuel efficiency rate, which results in a reduction in fuel expense. It also is considered to be environmentally friendly unlike other conventional methods of heating your home and there is no heat lost in the vents. The main disadvantage of this type of heating is they require more maintenance than a conventional heater. It is very important to clean a ventless gas heater on a regular basis to keep it in proper operating condition. Cleaning the heater is something you can easily do yourself by following a few simple steps.
- Turn off the power to the unit and allow it to cool off for at least 30 minutes before cleaning.
- Open the access panel on the heater.
- Clean all of the burner holes with a can of compressed air.
- Connect a hose to your vacuum and suction out all the dust and dirt buildup inside the unit.
- Locate the pilot assembly on the unit, which should be near the burner.
- Spray some compressed air in the hole of the pilot assemble to remove any dust and dirt buildup.
- Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior of the unit.