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Gas Patio Heater Repair

The propane igniter won’t fire up the heater 
Many gas patio heaters are equipped with a spark igniter (a.k.a. sparker), a small electrode that ignites the pilot light to get things started. Over time, spark igniters fail. If you can successfully start the heater with a match or lighter, the igniter is probably the problem. 
To test the spark igniter, use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the screen around the main burner (a.k.a. emitter screen). This will expose the ignition assembly, which consists of the spark igniter, pilot tube and thermocouple. Hold down the ignition switch to visually inspect for a spark. If no spark is detected, you may need to replace the igniter. 
To replace the spark igniter, note that it is usually secured to the ignition assembly by a single retainer nut that can be removed with a wrench. On the other end, it’s usually linked to the ignition switch wiring with a push-in connector that can be easily pulled out by hand. Once you remove the old spark igniter, simply reverse the process to install the new one. You can purchase a universal igniter compatible with all patio heaters, or one designed for your heater’s specific brand. 

The pilot won’t light or stay lit 
If the spark igniter produces a spark but the pilot won’t light or stay lit, a clog in the gas supply line to the pilot could be to blame. The pilot feed tube located on the ignition assembly and attached to a small brass fitting (a.k.a. orifice) connects the pilot tube’s supply line to the heater’s main gas line. Often, one or both of these components becomes clogged with insects, carbon deposits or accumulated dust and debris. To unclog the line, start by removing the emitter screen with a screwdriver to expose the ignition assembly. Grab a small wrench and loosen the orifice from the gas line. Use a toothpick, needle or compressed air to remove the blockage from the pilot tube and orifice, then reconnect the orifice to the gas line. Finally, reattach the screen. 

Starting issues or reduced heat production 
Outdoor furniture and fixtures accumulate dust, dirt and debris. When these elements stack up on a patio heater’s gas or electric heating element, the heater may have starting issues or reduced heat production. If your patio heater has these issues, cleaning it could be all you need to do. To clean the burner or heating elements, remove the emitter screen to expose the burner or element. Because these should be kept dry, use compressed air to blow off dust and dirt instead of a damp cloth. Reattach the screen. To clean a gas burner’s individual ports, remove the emitter screen and take a pipe cleaner or straw brush to remove dirt and debris. Once clean, reattach the screen. 

The burner goes out after a few minutes 
The thermocouple of a gas patio heater is a safety component designed to prevent gas leaks when the pilot goes out. It’s a copper rod that sits next to the pilot tube on the other side of the spark igniter; it allows gas to flow through the pilot tube when it detects heat from the pilot light. If the thermocouple is too far away from the pilot tube, it can’t detect the heat and will restrict the gas supply. Free-standing portable units are most prone to this malfunction because the thermocouple may be bumped or wiggle out of place while the heater is being moved. To fix a thermocouple that’s too far from the pilot light, remove the emitter screen to expose the ignition housing. After locating the thermocouple, use pliers to gently squeeze the thermocouple and pilot tube closer together. Reattach the screen. 

Gas heater doesn’t stay lit or heat production is reduced 
A gas patio heater requires proper gas pressure to function properly. Without it, the pilot tube and burner may not receive enough gas to keep the heater lit, or the burner’s flame and heat production will be reduced. Low gas pressure is usually caused by broken, kinked or otherwise damaged gas lines. To fix damaged gas lines, first visually inspect all the heater’s gas lines, inside and out, that connect to the primary gas source. Kinked lines are easy to spot, but cracked or broken lines that produce leaks may be more difficult. You can use a leak detection spray to make leaks more visible. Any damaged lines should be replaced. To do this, use a wrench to loosen and remove both ends of the gas line connections. Then connect both ends of the new gas line to the heater and tighten them with the wrench.



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Product Reviews:

I figured I'd try one of these instead of buying another crappy mushro
I figured I'd try one of these instead of buying another crappy mushroom heater this year for my patio. This thing cranks out unbelievable heat! It is as powerful as probably 3 mushroom heaters, which is a good thing. I had to set it a little further back, even on low setting, but it covers a large area. You do not have to sit directly under it. It easily heated a picnic table with 8 of us sitting at it for a whole evening. I've had no trouble with rust, but I do cover it if I think it is going to rain. It's too nice!
Published: August 3, 2015
CRAZE
Source: amazon.com

Although it's over $500 and less powerful than most freestanding propa
Although it's over $500 and less powerful than most freestanding propane patio heaters, it's stylish, well engineered, efficient and eco friendly, and gives you precise control.
Published: October 23, 2019
Nick Carson
Source: toptenreviews.com

Great heat output. This one really works. Heavy use of LP due to high BTU o
Great heat output. This one really works. Heavy use of LP due to high BTU output.
Published: November 4, 2020
CBM
Source: amazon.com

Purchased for our covered patio in Colorado and I am very pleased with cons
Purchased for our covered patio in Colorado and I am very pleased with construction of the unit and how well it works. We have had mushroom heaters before and they are have very poor heat output and distributing compared to the Bromic design. The construction is very robust and I found the materials used to be quite nice and of high quality. As for other reviewer who commented on poorly tapped screw, I found them all to be perfect but will point out that the side panel screws are not tapped at all and use self tapping screws so you do need to be careful and apply plenty of pressure when installing the side panels. The only weakness I found in the design was that the strap to hold the tank in place is a bit week and does not work well but a simple bungee solves that problem.
Published: September 20, 2016
RMC
Source: amazon.com

Product assembled very easy and completed in less than an hour. Product loo
Product assembled very easy and completed in less than an hour. Product looks great. Compared to other propane patio heaters it puts out a lot of heat. Unfortunately the heater is very tall and the head cannot be directed downward enough to warm the backs of people sitting under the unit. The design result is that the heat is spread over a large area but the heat gain is pretty limited for everyone. I have a celling mount 6000 watt Bromic that provides a more focused, but much warmer sitting area.
Published: April 16, 2021
Mark S.
Source: amazon.com

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