How Do You Repair A Leaking Furnace Elbow?
Efficient central air and heat systems are a must in order to control your utility bills. General maintenance on these systems is required to make sure they are working properly. Air leaks are a common problem, especially at connection points, such as elbow fittings. Check your furnace fittings once every few months to see if you have any fittings that are no longer sealed properly. With just a few simple tools and about an hour or so, most furnace elbow air leaks can be repaired. Inspect the elbow to see if the duct joint is loose. Specialized metal tape is used to seal most furnace duct fittings. It has a sticky back and is designed for situations with heat and dry air. Tear off any loose tape that is already there. Tear off a new piece of metal tape and place it on the elbow fitting. Flatten it down with your hand or a flat, plastic putty knife. Install the new tape all the way around the fitting. It’s best just to reseal the entire duct fitting. This way you won’t have possible fut
