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In reply to the discussion: Furnace goo? [View all]

A Little Weird

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Fri Jan 25, 2013, 12:12 AM
Jan 2013

What a difference a search term can make!

Looking over a few sites leads me to believe this is not an uncommon problem but opinions seem to vary on how serious it is. It is either a common wintertime problem that I can safely ignore or a flaw that can ruin my furnace and/or lead to a potentially fatal carbon monoxide buildup.

So I guess I should stop ignoring it and try to save up some money to have someone come look at it.

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Furnace goo? [View all] A Little Weird Jan 2013 OP
Can you describe it in a little more detail? jeff47 Jan 2013 #1
Solid A Little Weird Jan 2013 #4
My guess from your description so far is it's duct selant jeff47 Jan 2013 #5
That doesn't sound too bad A Little Weird Jan 2013 #7
Take and post digital pics, here but also at HVAC discussion boards. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #2
I think you're right A Little Weird Jan 2013 #8
google: "white furnace residue" BootinUp Jan 2013 #3
Thanks A Little Weird Jan 2013 #6
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