There are several parts that make up your furnace. It is vital that all these parts are working properly so that your furnace can efficiently heat your home and keep you warm this winter. One of the biggest parts of your furnace that can fail and cause significant issues is your heat exchanger. If you have a problem with this portion of your furnace, it can leave your home at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning is here to talk about what happens when your heat exchanger is having problems and signs that it is time to have it looked at.

Signs You Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger

Like mentioned above, there are some serious dangers that come from a cracked heat exchanger. This is why it is so important to stay on top of your furnace maintenance, so that you can catch these issues when they are still small. If you have a cracked heat exchanger, there are sure to be signs that are present. Here is what you should be looking for:
– Strange Smells: There are two gases that burn inside your heat exchanger including carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide. If there is a crack in the exchanger, these gases are going to be leaking out. One of the common things that homeowners will notice is that there is a smell like sulfur in their home because of the leaking gases. If you smell something unusual, you need to have it looked at right away.
– Soot: You shouldn’t notice any white soot building up outside of your furnace. If you do, this is a sign that something is off and you need to have it inspected. It is normal for a furnace to get a little dirty over the span of a season, but there shouldn’t be a build up of this soot.
– Furnace Cracks: When you look at the inner workings of your furnace and notice that there are some cracks on the system, it means that there is probably a crack in the exchanger as well. You should never ignore any damage to your furnace.
– Burner Flame: The burner flame located inside your furnace should always be blue. If you notice that it starts to look yellow, orange or even pale blue, this is a sign that something is off. You might have too much gas inside your furnace causing this to happen.
– Strange Sounds: Your furnace is going to produce a certain amount of noise when it is working to heat your home. However, if you notice any strange noises or noises that have gotten especially loud, it should be a cause for concern.

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If you have noticed that there are signs that something might be wrong with your furnace, you can turn to Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning to fix it for you. We will make sure that your furnace is working well and is safe to run inside your home. Call us today!