On my condesning furnace there is water on the right side of the unit on the floor. On the other side is the vent pcv pipe and in the front is the outtake punp. These do not leak. Why would water be coming from underneath my furnace.
2006-12-17 04:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The furnace is located in a huge bedroom closet with nothing blocking it and pleanty of air flow. Also I can hear water dripping inside furnace after it shut off for about five minutes.
2006-12-17 05:06:42 · update #1
the newer high efficiency furnaces work so well that many times the vent pipes in colder weather will condense on the inside and "drip water" back down the pipe and run out on the ground. many times it is when the installer runs the pvc into an older steel vent pipe. the heated exhaust hits the cool steel and causes condensation
2006-12-17 05:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Scott M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Why does a gas furnace leak water at the base of the unit?
On my condesning furnace there is water on the right side of the unit on the floor. On the other side is the vent pcv pipe and in the front is the outtake punp. These do not leak. Why would water be coming from underneath my furnace.
2015-08-13 05:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ruella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High efficiency furnaces produce an acidic water by-product. Usually, there is a discharge pipe that expels the water into either a drain or a condensate pump which in turn, empties into a drain or to the exterior. I suspect that there is not a pump installed, or the pump has failed or is blocked from discharging the condensate.
Check to make sure these items are in place and/or in good working order. Call an HVAC tech if not and repair asap, as the condensate can eat through surrounding material. If left too long, mold may develop. Good luck.
2006-12-17 05:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if it has a humidifier and if the unit is shutting off its water valve when tray is full - if not turn off valve and have a furnace guy fix it or leave it if you can handle the dry air.
2006-12-17 04:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by trevorgl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is your Furnace located?
2006-12-17 04:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋