There are several components that work together to make up your furnace. When a part of your furnace stops working, it can cause huge issues. There are some parts that can have a bigger impact on your safety as well as your comfort though. The heat exchanger in your furnace is one of them. When your heat exchanger cracks, or fails, it can lead to some serious problems. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning is here to talk about the saber did a cracked heat exchanger and what the signs of a cracked heat exchanger look like.

Dangers of a Cracked Heat Exchanger

The heat exchanger in your furnace is a part that you simply can’t live without. This is the lifeblood of your furnace. It is also the most dangerous part of the furnace to fail. When your have a heat exchanger that cracks or fails, it can put everyone in the home in a dangerous situation. This is because it allows carbon monoxide to leak into the air. This is an odorless, colorless gas that can be deadly if you are inhaling it. A cracked heat exchanger should be treated as an emergency for this reason.

Signs of a Cracked Heat Exchanger

When you have a cracked heat exchanger, there are more than likely going to be signs that point to a problem. Here is what you should be watching for:
– Soot: When there is a crack in the exchanger, combustion won’t be happening as it should. This leaves the chamber covered in soot.
– Heating Issues: Your furnace won’t be able to heat properly if there is a crack in the heat exchanger. There are sensors that are there for safety purposes to detect any damage to the heat exchanger because there is such danger when it fails. If there is a crack, your furnace more than likely won’t turn on at all.
– Weak Flame: The flame on your furnace should be blue. When it is yellow and is weak, it means that the combustion process isn’t happening as it should. This could indicate other issues as well, but a yellow, weak flame is always something to investigate.
– Carbon Monoxide Detection: Every home should have carbon monoxide detectors throughout the house to help detect this dangerous gas. If your carbon monoxide detectors are going off, it is possible that the problem lies within your furnace with a cracked heat exchanger. Because this can be deadly, you should have a furnace inspection done right away should your detectors go off for any reason.

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If you have noticed any of these signs that indicate a problem with your heat exchanger, you can turn to the expert at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning to come and take a closer look. We will diagnose the problem and provide you with solutions to get your heating system back up and running in no time. Call us today!