2007-09-08 10:58:58 · 6 answers · asked by reflections 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Depends on how high it flooded. If really flooded then listen to the hvac teachers answer.If it was only a few inches in the bottom then you should be ok.
2007-09-08 12:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by candyman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absoulutely positively DO NOT TRY TO RUN THIS UNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If the gas valve was submerged under water and you try to run this unit there gould be a catostrophic failure.The unit yes can be repaired the gas valve and all related components must be replaced.The unit will need a major overhaul. My best advise would be to get a new unit and try to push it through under the homeowner policy.Use a Known service company to make repairs not a friend or yourself remember peoples lives are at stake. I have read the other answers trust me I have seen 1st hand what happens when someone tries to run a unit after the gas valve has been submerged. Every single gas vavle I have seen is stamped if the valve is submerged under water do not use.Do not listen to the other answers. I have photograghic evidence of what could occur.Check your furnace for the warning if the label is still there or read the bottom of the gas valve where it is stamped.I show photos of explosions to my students
2007-09-08 18:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by dochvactech 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well the unit has electrical comonents in it and tend to fail when they come in contact with water. But I know that some of the people in New Orleans had their unit completly submerged under water for several months and when they fired the units up after several months of drying, the units had no problems. I would let the unit dry properly and give it a try, stand clear just incase there is a direct short. I would still think about replacing the electrical components in the unit to be sure ther is no problems down the line.
2007-09-08 18:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Travis L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, yes.
Check for a pilot flame if it's an older unit.
(and if it is an oldie, air out the unburned gas if the flame isn't there!)
Also, check the motor on the blower unit. Make sure it is thoroughly dried out.
Better yet, get some peace of mind and have a reputable furnace serviceman check it out.
2007-09-08 18:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not seeing it, no one can answer this question we had flooding once in my town and all the orifices in the furnaces filled with silt they didnt work until they were cleaned. Just an example.
2007-09-08 18:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not try to run this unit till you have it check out by a service tech .if it be in water so much could be wrong with it.
2007-09-09 03:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by dan n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋