A new furnace doesn’t cost much more than that, so it often makes more sense to replace the entire furnace. If the heat exchanger is cracked or corroded, other parts of the furnace are also ...

Replacing a furnace heat exchanger can cost anywhere from $800 to $5,000, depending on factors like the furnace’s type, size and age. However, most homeowners pay around $1,750 .

The metal that a furnace heat exchanger is made of can fail prematurely due to fatigue which can arise from air flow or burner problems. In this instance, the heat exchanger will need to be replaced.

For his first run with the new furnace he melted down a bunch of scrap aluminum and poured ingots. [Thanks DC3] Posted in Misc Hacks Tagged blacksmith , casting , form , furnace , heat exchanger ...

The heat exchanger vents the gasses that are produced from the furnace’s flame. If there is a crack in the heat exchanger, there is the potential for gases, including carbon monoxide, to leak in ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A crack in a home furnace “heat exchanger” can be a serious problem, leaking toxic carbon monoxide in levels that can sicken or kill a family.

It's an industry standard: if a furnace has a cracked heat exchanger, it gets replaced. The American Gas Association has even put this in writing - they say "Any visible crack or hole is reason ...

“If the technician finds a breach, our policy calls for a second opinion from another Getzschman tech or manager,” Getzschman said. “Once the breech is verified and it has been shown to the home- ...

Can't decide whether to ditch your furnace for a heat pump? Having a hybrid system with both kinds of heating comes with advantages, say researchers and those in the HVAC industry. Here's a closer ...