The exhaust vent on my furnace is to low, we are always hitting our heads. Can I get some elbows and go up, then back down on its way out?
2007-01-07 19:12:25 · 2 answers · asked by charlie51505150 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It really is not a good idea to have the vent go down at any point, this arrangement could cause gas fumes to to not be drawn up the flue correctly. This could cause a dangerous build up of carbon monoxide in your home.
2007-01-09 02:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by nicholasvillebear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually not. If it's a power vent there is less condensation and the draft is not dependent on natural convection to draw, so you might get away with it. On a direct vent unit, condensation will collect in the low point. On a natural vent, that depends on the heat of the air rising to draw, it's not a good idea to make it go downhill anywhere, but always pitch up.
2007-01-07 19:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋