Experiencing furnace troubles that require emergency heating repair services in the middle of winter can be extremely inconvenient. Heat is such a vital resource during the winter that losing it could not only mean discomfort for you and your family, but also problems in other parts of your home like the plumbing system.
One of the most common problems furnace owners encounter is having a leaky furnace. The best solution for this issue, or for any HVAC issue for that matter, is to book a service appointment with your local HVAC technician as soon as possible. Before you do, however, our experts at Home Air Services recommend first checking the following:
Type of furnace system. Most HVAC installation contractors offer two types of furnaces: conventional and condensing. Conventional furnaces have a metal exhaust pipe. These are usually old models, which is why they have AFUE ratings of 90 or lower. Some really old models may not even have an AFUE rating listed at all. On the other hand, condensing furnaces have a PVC or plastic pipe, and their AFUE ratings are 90 or higher. Conventional furnaces don’t have water in any of their parts, so if they start leaking, this could be a sign of a serious problem.
The cause of leaks. In condensation furnaces, there are a number of issues that could lead to a leak.
When HVAC companies install incorrectly-sized flue pipes, leaks can develop. The water you’ll see here is a product of the condensation happening inside the heat exchanger.
Humidifiers add more moisture to heated air, which helps your furnace perform more efficiently. These units are equipped with a filter that, when it becomes clogged, could cause a leak in your furnace.
Furnaces also have a secondary heat exchanger that absorbs exhaust from the primary heat exchanger. Damage to this component usually causes leaks. Unfortunately, when your secondary heat exchanger is busted, it’s time to replace your furnace entirely.
Get your leaky furnace fixed with the help of our professionals at Home Air Services. Give us a call at (301) 585-8100 or fill out our contact form to schedule a service visit or request a free estimate on new HVAC installations today.
Dear Customers,
We here at Home Air Services hope that you and your families are well in these difficult and unprecedented times. We are pleased to confirm that we are currently operating for both new equipment installations and service / maintenance work. We are here to support you during these trying times. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Our phones and website are fully operational. If calling outside of our normal working hours, you will have the option to forward your call to our emergency duty technician.
With regard to COVID-19 our technicians are taking all possible precautions (temperature, booties, masks, etc.) but please let us know if you have any specific requests. In the case of an air-conditioning maintenance, the primary work can be done to the outside unit only. (at your request) Another option is to leave access available to the indoor HVAC portion, so the technician doesn’t need to come in contact with anyone in your household. (basement door unlocked for example) This will allow you to keep your distance and still care for your HVAC system. Our hope is that everyone stays safe and well, and we will get through this together.
For those that are interested, please ask us about the various Indoor Air Quality accessory specials, such as Ultraviolet Germicidal lights, Lennox Air Cleaners, etc.