Calcana offers top quality, stainless steel, infrared patio and garage heaters for any indoor or outdoor use. Calcana is the proud winner of the SEMA Global Media Award for introducing one of the best new products at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada for their CAL patio heater. Winning products are chosen by journalists and are based upon the level of consumer appeal for the product.

Gas Patio Heater Repair

For the home, kitchen and beyond, Calcana manufactures appliances that homeowners have come to trust. Even a trustworthy appliance requires occasional maintenance or repair, however. If you’re in need of Calcana appliance repair from experienced professionals, your local Appliance Helper can help.

Gas Level 
As with other gas appliances, one obvious reason they fail to work is that there’s no gas. Look toward the base of the heater and take out the gas cylinder. If it’s light in weight, it may be empty, and you should replace it with a full one. 
Even if you discover that there was still a small amount of gasoline left in the removed container, a replacement is likely necessary anyway. A minimal amount of gas is required at all times just to create enough pressure to drive the gas burner. That little leftover gas may not have been enough. 

Gas Delivery 
With a full cylinder in place, turn on the gas, and listen at the burner attempting to hear the sound of the gas arriving. 
If the patio heater has an electronic ignition system, make sure that there is a spark. If there is a spark but the heater will not light up, try using a lighter or burning spill to light the gas. 
If you still can’t get it to light, verify the following parts are in working order so you can be sure the gas is making it to the burner. 

Check the Gas Regulator 
The gas regulator is a connector that joins the gas tank with the gas pipe to be carried up to the burner. Some regulators have a flip switch that prevents the valve in the top of the cylinder from being depressed, effectively acting as an "off" switch. If you find such a switch on your patio heater, make sure that it’s set to the "on" position. 

Clear Gas Pipe 
It’s rare that a gas pipe would be blocked but since it’s a possibility you should still investigate. Remove the gas pipe from the regulator and from the gas inlet at the top of the heater. This pipe is pressure fitted and held in place by pipe clips. 
Blow air through the pipe to ensure that it is clear. Either blockage will be blown free of the pipe will be clean, to begin with. 

Clean the Burner 
Disassemble the burner and check for any blockages. Also, check that the burner apertures are set correctly. Beneath each burner is a small chamber in which air and gas are mixed. Make sure all that the gas and air inlets are clear. If you discover any blockages or buildup, clean the burner to remove these obstructions. 
WARNING: When cleaning the burner, make sure the gas is turned off, remove the gaslight mantle, and run pipe cleaners through the burner holes. 

Bug Screen 
Most gas patio heaters have a bug screen to keep away insects that are attracted to the flame. If your heater’s insect guard becomes too obstructed, it can block the flow of air and smother your flame. Remove the screen and clean it either by blowing on it or with a quick wash and thorough drying.