Changing and falling leaves are one of the most common signs of fall. Â They are beautiful to look at, fun to jump in, and sometimes a pain to rake up. Â However, sometimes they can cause some surprising problems. Â Depending on what type of furnace you have, crunchy fall leaves can cause it to stop working.
High efficiency furnaces (90% AFUE and above) have PVC intake and outtake pipes on the side of the home, typically close to the ground. Â High efficiency furnaces use these rather than chimneys for intake and outtake purposes. The problem is when leaves pile up around these PVC pipes and clog them. Â When this happens, the furnace can stop working. Â If you happen to notice your high efficiency furnace not working this fall, take a look at those PVC pipes for any blockage and clear them out. Â If, after this, your furnace is still have problems, it is time to call a professional, like us at FLAME!
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