Furnace water?

Question

I had a new furnace put in in November of last year. Over the past week or so, I have noticed that the water line running to the vent is on every time I walk past it, and there is a lot of condensation on the outside of it. I can also hear it running through the vents upstairs every time I listen. It is spraying whether the furnace is running or not. I have my A/C turned on.

Is this a problem? If so, do I need to call the person that put it in, or is there something I can do.

The pipe that I believe is spraying is usually frosted over now every time I look at it (even if the A/C is not running).

The A/C is running perfectly fine, I did have to replace a blown fuse and I only noticed this happening after I did that, could that have something to do with it?

Answer 1

You should always trust your instincts. i would suggest that you do call the contractor back.

What it sounds like, from how you have described it, is that they are your refrigerant lines. The large refrigerant line should have insulation wrapped around it because it will condensate when the AC is on. Now, the noise is concerning. It is usually indicative of a leak in the system. Is the AC performing well enough? Or have you noticed a drop off in the performance? The noise is indicative of air mixing with the refrigerant and creating the noise. Under normal operation, when the refrigerant level is set to manufacturer's specifications, and the system is sealed, then it should be relatively quiet.

Again, trust your instincts. Call a qualified contractor. For more information, go to http://www.howellsac.com

Answer 2

It is running as it is the condensate for your air.

Answer 3

the furnace & ac unit share the same blower

Answer 4

it should not be running if your furnace is off...the condensation can be casued by humid weather