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Hey man, I'd like to hear what you have to say about a problem I'm having. I want to
know why there is water under my furnace.
Sure man, but I need money this time. The dinner you promised me last time that your
wife cooked, tasted like crap.
Ha ha, I'm sorry for that man, don't worry, I'll make it up to you.
OK man, tell me what the issue is.
Come over here for a bit, and take a look at this. There is water under my furnace and
I cannot understand why.
Well, the water can be caused by your condensate drain. But the good news is, that this is
not a serious issue. And it's a normal process, yet too much condensation may signal a problem.
Like, what type of problem?
Like you'll need to ensure there's nothing that obstructs the condensation drain that
could prevent it from emptying properly.
Is that it? That sounds so easy.
You may also be dealing with frozen pipes. These pipes are connected to your system,
and some of them run outside.
So, what does that have to do with anything?
If the condensation only happens during winter time, then one of these pipes is frozen, and
you will need to fix it.
Sounds like I'll have a lot of work to do, if that is the issue.
Then again, if your furnace is connected to your HVAC system, you might be dealing with
a problem on one of the other pieces of equipment.
So, what can I do in this situation?
Check your AC unit to ensure it's not producing condensation that eventually travels into
your furnace area. Lastly, you may also want to check for clogged pipes.
This should be interesting.
A series of hoses are usually connected to your furnace and if they become obstructed,
knotted or clogged in any way, they'll cause water to leak under your furnace.
This was a very helpful troubleshooting guide for me. I appreciate you taking the time to
come over.
No problem, but be sure you pay me in cash this time.
OK, here's $20, and take care!
Now that’s what I'm talking about!