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Originally Posted by Agdodge4x4
...Not a fan of the mini explosions it makes out the back. When trying to light. ...
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I'm not clear if the other appliances are working/sputtering for you now, but it appears you are currently hearing "popping" noises from the water heater as it tries to start. I had this issue when an insect (maybe a spider) built a rather tight web in the burner tube. It actually caused a backflash which took out the thermal resistor (a safety device to protect the circuit board). Cleaning the burner tube fixed that issue. Now when I start the WH on gas I usually drop the outside cover until the flame starts and watch it (from a distance) as the ignition triggers to ensure I don't have the insect issue - no backflash, no problem.
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