![]() The heat exchangers are where the combustion process takes place in your gas furnace. The second area where we see the risks of carbon monoxide leaks is within the heat exchangers of your furnace. If you notice rust developing in or near your flue pipe, I couldn’t wait to call a heating and cooling professional to inspect and correct the issue. This is where the risk of carbon monoxide and other noxious gasses getting into your home becomes a much greater risk. ![]() Where we see issues arising is when the metal rusts away and holes begin to develop. As a system ages, however, moisture can find its way into that metal flue. ![]() First, just so we’re clear, the flue is the round metal exhaust that comes from the top of your furnace and should then go through a protected and enclosed space before exiting and exhausting air from your home.Īs you see in the picture, if your home has an 80% efficiency gas furnace, it will come installed with a metal flue. The flue should be the easiest to detect and address, but many times it’s not. The two most common areas where we see carbon monoxide leaks are within the heat exchangers, and the exhaust flue. Sadly, like most stories you will read like this, it was likely preventable. The couple died from an apparent carbon monoxide leak in their furnace. ![]() I read a very sad story this weekend about an older couple near Bloomington that didn’t know what caused carbon monoxide poisoning in their home. Read on for more info on your furnace and carbon monoxide poisoning. Unfortunately, it seems most homeowners aren’t very familiar with what can cause this potentially life-threatening issue to happen in their homes. I think most homeowners are familiar with the “silent killer” of carbon monoxide. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |