Furnaces provide heat to our homes, and they are not something we think of working hand-in-hand with water. However, while it doesn't use water to heat our homes, water can be a byproduct of regular use in your furnace. Despite this, it is not normal to see water pooling around your furnace or leaking from it.
The water produced by your furnace should be safely ferried away to a nearby drain. However, if your furnace appears to have sprung a leak, there are a few common causes that can be checked. The first should be where the furnace drains. If the drain area has become blocked with debris, it may result in a worrysome puddle. Unfortunately, this is really the only problem that you can investigate and potentially fix yourself. Other causes of leaking in a furnace will want to be left to an HVAC technician who can quickly find the problem and will be able to fix it without harming the furnace.
If the drain checks out, it may mean the pipes leading to the drain are clogged up. As these are located inside the furnace, an HVAC technician will need to investigate it. Usually, you can tell where a clog is happening by where the water is leaking from.
Unfortunately, one of the most problematic causes of a furnace leaking is when it is caused by faulty parts. For example, one of the signs of a cracked heat exchanger can be leaking water. This can be expensive to fix, and if left unrepaired can be dangerous for your home. However, a faulty condenser pump could cause the same issue, which is a more affordable repair.
Both problems needs to be addressed by a professional HVAC technician to ensure that the repair is done correctly. For 24/7 emergency service, we encourage you to contact us today.
