Does Louder Than Normal Propane Regulator Noise Mean the Regulator Is Going Bad?

Question:

Need to know if a gas regulator is making more noise than usual,is that a sign it is going bad.

asked by: Kirt W

Expert Reply:

While it might be a sign that it's going bad, it's also worth noting that as the weather gets colder it's going to make a bit more noise- so it's not unusual at all for this to occur and the noise isn't always a sign of malfunction. The one thing you might want to consider before changing out the regulator is making sure that the sound isn't actually coming from the check valves on the pigtails. I've seen a lot of instances of this being the source of the extra noise and swapping out the pigtails is a much easier and more cost friendly fix in most cases than switching out the regulator.

As I said at the outset, it's normal for regulators to get a bit louder as we get into the colder weather. If it's gotten to a point where it's annoyingly loud and you've determined that the pigtails aren't the cause, it won't hurt anything to go ahead and swap it out; it should at least cut back on the noise you're hearing and make for a bit more of a peaceful camping experience.

If you can send me a picture of your current regulator I can help you find the appropriate replacement.

expert reply by: Erik B