Why Is Water Leaking From My Furnace in Mount Washington, KY?
It’s normal for your furnace to produce a certain amount of condensation as it generates heat for your Mount Washington, KY home this winter. However, none of this water should ever leak out. We’ll explain some reasons why your furnace might leak water and what you can do about the problem.
Condensate Pump, Drain Pan or Drain Line Issues
Furnaces need to have a way to remove the condensation that they generate as a byproduct of their operations. Usually, a condensate pump should collect condensation and push it out into the system’s drain pan and through its drain line. However, mechanical issues with the pump and various kinds of obstructions in the drain line may prevent this from happening.
During HVAC maintenance a technician can fix or replace a cracked or rusted drain pan. However, to fix the condensate pump or clear out the drain line, your heat pump will require more extensive repairs.
Dirty Filters
If too much dirt accumulates on your furnace’s filters, it may become difficult for air to pass through them at an acceptable rate. This can create many difficulties, one of which is that more warm air will remain inside your furnace and cause it to overheat. This will then create more humidity and condensation inside the system and make water leaks more likely.
This is only one of the many reasons why it’s so important to clean or replace your furnace’s filters regularly. We recommend doing so at least every three months.
Cracked or Blocked Pipes
If you notice water dripping from a pipe, ask professionals to inspect it, seal its cracks and determine whether there’s any condensation in the area. Vent pipes, which evacuate the toxic gases that your furnace produces, may have blockages in them that also end up triggering leaks. The latter is an especially dangerous situation.
If your furnace springs a leak, you need to spring into action. Call Birkhead Co. Heating and Air Conditioning to schedule furnace repair services in Mount Washington, KY.
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