{"id":437,"date":"2019-04-22T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?p=437"},"modified":"2019-04-17T17:44:28","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T21:44:28","slug":"late-season-heating-problems-cracked-heat-exchangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/heating-service\/late-season-heating-problems-cracked-heat-exchangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Late Season Heating Problems: Cracked Heat Exchangers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Heating_iStock_000008099675_Large_800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"438\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=438\" class=\"wp-image-438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Heating_iStock_000008099675_Large_800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Heating_iStock_000008099675_Large_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Heating_iStock_000008099675_Large_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><g class=\"gr_ gr_4 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"4\" data-gr-id=\"4\">It\u2019s finally spring<\/g> here in Butler County but the temperatures are still a little chilly. You\u2019re probably still relying on your heater to thaw you out on these cold winter mornings. We\u2019ve had a long period of cold weather this year and record-breaking low temperatures too\u2014your heater has been through quite a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some common problems that arise when your heater is put to the test like this. If you notice any weird things going on with your heating system then it\u2019s a great idea to call up a professional from our team. Schedule an appointment for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/hvac\/heating\" target=\"_blank\">heating repair in Butler County, PA<\/a>. We see a lot of cracked heat exchangers during this time of year. This is an incredibly dangerous problem in any home, so we\u2019ll run through the basics of what a heat exchanger is, what it means when it cracks, and how to fix it below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat Exchangers: The Run Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a heat exchanger exactly? We don\u2019t expect you to\nknow all the parts of your furnace system but this one is particularly important.\nA heat exchanger is an aspect of your furnace that allows the system to\ntransfer heat throughout your home safely and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fueling your furnace with natural gas isn\u2019t inherently dangerous, but if anything goes wrong with the combustion process your system can start to leak carbon monoxide. An incomplete or incorrect furnace combustion process will emit carbon monoxide and blow in through your ductwork. You need a healthy heat exchanger in place to prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Yours Cracked?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas because it\u2019s undetectable\nwithout a good carbon monoxide detector in your home. Ideally, you want to spot\na problem with your furnace before the heat exchanger runs into big problems.\nWatch out for these signs in your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Soot<\/strong>: Take a closer look at your furnace component. If you see soot built up on any of the surfaces, then that means that your furnace isn\u2019t emitting a clean burn. It means that the burners in your system are either cracked, improperly adjusted, or sometimes both. Soot is an early warning sign, so when you see it make sure that you contact our professionals sooner than later. <\/li><li><strong>Low Flame Quality<\/strong>: Another great early warning sign that your furnace is having trouble is the color and quality of your flame. Your flame should always be blue and burning steady. If you see your furnace change colors to orange or yellow or start \u201cdancing\u201d or wobbling as it burns then it means that your heat exchanger is a little under the weather. <\/li><li><strong>Unpleasant Odors<\/strong>: Smell something funky? Your furnace will sometimes give off a bad odor when it\u2019s going haywire. This is an early warning sign that something has gone wrong with the combustion process. It\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry, so when you smell something \u201coff,\u201d call a professional at your earliest convenience. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>If you think you have a cracked heater exchanger in your home then you need urgent repair service. <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">You can contact our team at Kennihan Plumbing &amp; Heating, Inc. for emergency for 24\/7 emergency service. Call today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a cracked heat exchanger? 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