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Can a cracked furnace be serious?

April 26, 2017cracked furnace

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Can a cracked furnace be serious?

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A. Yes. The heat exchanger transfers heat from the gas flame of the furnace to air in the house. If the heat exchanger is cracked or has a hole in it, the fumes, including carbon monoxide, mix with the air that enters the home. As we all know, carbon monoxide is lethal. A cracked heat exchanger can be replaced. However, if the exchanger is no longer under warranty, it would be wiser economically to install a newer, more efficient furnace. Q.