There are changes in the weather throughout the year. The weather is what gives people the push to change their activities and what the season brings. When it comes to the winter months the weather turns cold and days get shorter. Most people are excited about it and love what the winter means. The winter also means the holidays, time with family and friends and adverse weather. The cold is usually welcome but you still need to have a home that is warm so that you can be comfortable. The way that you are able to do that is to use a heating source such as a furnace. The furnace is a wonderful option when heating your house but you need to be aware of how to spot damage. If you are having trouble with your furnace it is important to call out a professional HVAC technician. They can determine what the problem is and if your heat exchanger has become cracked or damaged. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning outlines what to do if your heat exchanger has been damaged or cracked.

What is a Furnace Heat Exchanger?

The heat exchanger is part of the furnace and can cause major concern if it is damaged. The heat exchanger is a coiled set of tubes that are used to move the air that has been heated by gas. The heat has to be moved through is then sent to the home to warm the house. The tubes of the heat exchanger are used to do that. It is one of the main parts of the unit and if it happens to be damaged it can cause the unit to not work properly.

What Can Crack or Damage the Heat Exchanger?

There are things that can cause damage to the parts of your furnace. It has working and moving parts and sometimes simple wear and tear is enough to stop them from working. When it comes to the heat exchanger there is a common reason that causes it to be damaged or cracked. The most common reason is that it has become overheated. The overheating is caused when the proper amount of air is not being allowed to move through the heat exchanger. This happens usually when the filters are not being cleaned out and replaced when necessary. It can also be due to lack of maintenance.

How to Identify a Cracked Furnace Heat Exchanger

The heat exchanger is part of the furnace and it sends the air through the house. When it has become damaged or broken the air is not going to be able to move through it properly. That is why the sign that is the reason that people call for repair is that the house is not getting heat. The air is escaping the heat exchanger rather than getting in the house. If you do not have heat coming from your furnace you want to turn it off and call a professional to inspect the heat exchanger.

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If your furnace does have a cracked heat exchanger, it will be red-tagged. If a furnace is red-tagged, that means it’s unsafe to operate. The good news is preventive maintenance such as furnace inspections and tune ups can help prevent your furnace getting red tagged. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning can come out to your house to make sure that your furnace is working optimally. Call us today!