Since it is the most popular methods for heating homes in the Las Vegas desert, you likely have a gas-powered furnace in your household. Furnaces are very cost-efficiency and easy to maintain the majority of homeowners as well. There is still a present risk when you have natural gas in your home though gas furnaces are not inherently dangerous. Because the carbon monoxide leak is the threat, the risk of combustion gas leaks is the concern. Carbon monoxide exposure can occur when you have a cracked heat exchanger in your furnace. we at Hal Mechanical would like to further discuss a cracked with this in mind today.
What is the Working Principle of Heat Exchanger?
The heat exchanger is the component that applies heat to the air that your blower fan sends through your ductwork and ultimately into your home. The structural parts are welded together in a sort of clamshell shape, the heat exchanger is a metal chamber, or series of metal chambers. It’s where the hot combustion gas from the burners collects and are arranged in rows in your gas furnace. The metal walls are heated as the gas sets off an intense heat. Making the outside of the heat exchanger very hot, the furnace is allowed to apply heat of the combustion gas to the air without coming into contact with air.
What are the Causes of a Cracked Heat Exchanger?
Throughout the years, your furnace is put under a lot of strain and suffers from natural wear and tear. This wear and tear even impact the heat exchanger. Every time they heat up, the metal walls expand with the heat. The heat exchanger is cracked eventually due to the constant movement weakens the metal leads to corrosion. This is more likely to happen in an aging furnace 10–15 years old, though is still a risk you should keep in mind regardless of the age of your gas furnace.
Can I Fix a Cracked Heat Exchanger?
The cracks are typically very small. you wouldn’t see these cracks, theoretically, if you opened up your furnace to try to find them yourself (never do this). You should be scheduling routine annual maintenance for your furnace, generally. To ensure safe operation is the heat exchanger, professionals check it during your tune-up among the many components. You’ll know right away if you have a carbon monoxide detector installed there is a carbon monoxide leak from a cracked heat exchanger as well. Ehen you hear a clicking sound you haven’t before as your furnace cycles down is a sign that you have a cracked heat exchanger. As the heat exchanger cools down and contracts, you are hearing the crack close back up.
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You want the professionals of Hal Mechanical when it comes to taking care of your furnace. In the Greater Las Vegas, NV area, we provide maintenance services, repairs, replacements, and installation services. Call us today to schedule your repair and/or maintenance services if you suspect your heat exchanger is cracked, or have not gotten the tune-up services for the season.
