With the addition of this 398,000 square foot facility in 2016, Flash Furniture has been able to greatly increase the breadth of their product offering. Strategically located to service the entire United States, both warehouses are state of the art class A, cross dock facilities with 96 dock doors.

Gas Patio Heater Troubleshooting

The burner will not light.
• The burner injector is clogged. Clean the burner injector.
• There is low gas supply pressure. Call your gas supplier.

The burner flame goes off immediately after ignition.
• There is low gas pressure. Call your gas supplier;

The ignition is delayed. 
• The main burner carryover ports are clogged. Clean the main burner ports.
• There is low gas pressure. Call your gas supplier.

The combustion on the burner is inadequate.
• There is not enough air. Check the air passageways and burners for dirt and debris, and clean with compressed air.

The burner flame is low.
• The supply hose is bent or twisted. Straighten the hose and perform a leak test.
• There is a blockage in the burner injector. Clean or replace the burner injector

The emitter glows unevenly.
• There is a blockage in the burner injector. Clean or replace the burner injector.
• The base is not on a level surface. Place the heater on a level surface.
• The gas pressure is low. Replace the cylinder with a new cylinder.

There is slight smoke and odor during the initial operation.
• This is residue from the manufacturing process. This will stop after approximately 30 minutes of operation.

There is thick black smoke.
• There is a blockage in the burner. Turn off the heater and let it cool. Remove the blockage and clean the inside and outside of the burner.

The heater produces a whistling noise when the burner is lit.
• Air passageways are blocked. Check the minimum installation clearances and air passageways for debris.
• There is air in the gas line. Operate the burner until the air is completely purged.

The heater produces a clicking noise just after the burner is lit or turned off.
• The metal is expanding and contracting. This is common with heaters. If noise is excessive, contact a qualified service person.

There is a gas odor even when the control knob is in the OFF position.
• There is a gas leak. Locate and correct the leak immediately.
• The gas control is defective. Replace the gas control.

There is a gas odor during combustion.
• There is foreign matter in the gas or on the burner ports. Check the gas passageway and burner.
• The heater is burning vapors from paint or impurities in the air. Stop storing and using odor-causing products near the heater.

There is carbon build-up.
• There is gas leaking from the regulator and hose connection, the valve and pipe connections, and the pipes. Locate and correct the leaks or contact your gas supplier.

There is carbon build-up.
• There is dirt or film on the reflector and flame screen. Clean the reflector and flame screen.