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Gas-powered furnaces are not inherently dangerous appliances. That\u2019s something we want to clear up before we go any further. This post is not meant to incite panic\u2014but it is meant to show you the importance that taking care of your furnace has on home safety.<\/p>\n
Like any powerful appliance, or any appliance that creates combustion gas, a furnace does <\/em>have the potential to create health issues if it\u2019s not properly cared for, or if symptoms of malfunctions are ignored. This is particularly true with a gas furnace.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the most common cause for gas furnace hazards? Cracked heat exchangers!<\/p>\n This is most likely to occur in an aging furnace (a heating system 15+ years old). That doesn\u2019t mean you automatically won\u2019t have this problem if you have a newer system, but it\u2019s something to keep in mind. But if your gas furnace is over a decade old, it\u2019s definitely time to assess its potential risks, including a cracked heat exchanger. Read on to learn more about why this is such a big deal.<\/p>\n This is a vital component within a natural gas-powered furnace: it\u2019s the area where the heat from the combustion gasses transfer to the air from the blower fan before being blown through your ductwork. Combustion gasses are unable to come into direct contact with the air, otherwise unhealthy fumes\u2014namely, carbon monoxide\u2014will end up in your living space.<\/p>\n Rather, the combustion gas enters the heat exchanger, which is a metal, clam-shaped chamber. The heat of the combustion gas raises the temperature of the metal, and as the air from the blower passes around it, heat is transferred into your house. This means the heat exchanger is the component actually responsible for warming your household.<\/p>\n Since a cracked heat exchanger allows exhaust fumes into your home, it becomes a hazard. The most harmful of these exhaust gasses is carbon monoxide, which can cause serious health issues. The furnace typically sends the fumes out a flue, however a crack can allow some to seep out.<\/p>\n The most likely cause <\/em>for a crack in the heat exchanger is corrosion. The reaction between the metal of the heat exchanger and the combustion gasses over the years weakens the heat exchanger. This is why it\u2019s something to watch out for in an older furnace, especially. Even the smallest crack can be a big problem since it stretches wider as the heat exchanger turns hot and expands.<\/p>\n If you hear a clicking sound coming from the furnace after the blower shuts off, then you likely have a cracked heat exchanger. You should also call for professional assistance if the CO detectors in your home go off. On that note, if you have any <\/em>gas-powered appliances in your home, it\u2019s absolutely necessary you\u00a0have carbon monoxide detectors. If one goes off, turn off your appliances and give the emergency number of your utility line a call to learn about the next steps.\u00a0Then\u00a0call us for furnace repair or replacement.<\/p>\n Contact\u00a0AllTech Services, Inc.<\/a> for quality furnace repair in Gainesville<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The heat exchangers are vital to the functionality of a furnace, but more than that they keep your furnace operating safely. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[220,149],"class_list":["post-1291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-furnace-repair","tag-gainesville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1291"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1291\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1295,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1291\/revisions\/1295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}First, What Is a Heat Exchanger?<\/h2>\n
The Problem with a Cracked Heat Exchanger<\/h2>\n