{"id":585,"date":"2024-12-02T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.24hrhcs.com\/blog\/?p=585"},"modified":"2024-12-02T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T17:00:00","slug":"furnace-safety-101-your-heat-exchanger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.24hrhcs.com\/blog\/heating-service\/furnace-safety-101-your-heat-exchanger\/","title":{"rendered":"Furnace Safety 101: Your Heat Exchanger"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A gas furnace is a great way to keep your home toasty and warm all through the winter. And natural gas is a great fuel option. But setting anything on fire\u2014and that\u2019s what happens when you combust fuel\u2014comes with risks. Your furnace has some mechanisms in place that keep you safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important component for the safety and function of your furnace is the heat exchanger. But it requires care to make sure it\u2019s in good enough condition to continue keeping you safe! What is a furnace\u2019s heat exchanger? What can go wrong with it? How can you tell if you need furnace repair in Madison, WI<\/a>? We\u2019ll explain everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Combustion Gasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like the internal combustion engine of a vehicle, your furnace burns fuel, and exhaust is created from that process. The exhaust, or combustion gasses, are also where the heat is! But they aren\u2019t safe to breathe. They\u2019re full of carbon monoxide, so they have to be safely vented out of your home. But first, you want to capture that heat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchanging Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A heat exchanger is an enclosed component that the combustion gasses pass through on their way to the furnace\u2019s ventilation system. It has a ton of surface area, being a strange wavy-shaped component. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that there is hot exhaust inside and fresh air outside, passing against each other with just a layer of metal between. The blower fan pushes air across to soak up as much of that heat as possible, and it\u2019s this air that goes to your ducts and into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expansion and Contraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A heating system works in cycles, heating up to warm your home and then cooling off at the end of the cycle until the thermostat signals that more heat is needed. Thus, the heat exchanger is getting hotter and colder all the time. This leads to constant expansion and contraction, which will eventually put a lot of strain on the metal that the component is made of. This can result in cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of a Cracked Heat Exchanger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several things could let you know of a crack in your heat exchanger. A flame that flickers or is any color other than blue, soot or moisture in the furnace cabinet, clicking sounds as the system cools down, unpleasant odors, or, in a severe case, physical symptoms like headaches or your carbon monoxide detector going off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Heat Exchanger Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect you already have a problem with your heat exchanger, you need furnace repair immediately. But it\u2019s also possible to dramatically decrease the risk of this problem, as well as other repair needs and safety concerns. All you need to do is schedule routine maintenance every single year. Many problems can be prevented, or at least caught early, before they become dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need furnace maintenance or repair? Don\u2019t put it off. Make that appointment today.
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