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Had this Trane XE 90 furnace today. Notice all the rusting. what is causing this? also on the outside the icicle on the exhaust. Can I get your opinions on this. Let me know what more info you need.
Model # TUX080C942C1 Serial # P443H3F7G I assume it was made in 1999. Thanks! Marty Karl All Pro Home Inspections Http://TheIllinoisHomeInspector.com Marty@TheIllinoisHomeInspector.com Lic. # 450.010402 Staunton, Illinois (61 Serving the entire St. Louis metro east area of Illinois |
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Poor installation of the air intake / exhaust piping will cause this.
Blockage of the drains would be indicated by more extensive corrosion. defer back to the Contractor that installed the system (maybe still under warranty) to correct http://www.nachi.org/forum/f2/trane-xe90-rusting-68135/ Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member |
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Where is the condensate from the furnace and A/C draining to???? The piping is there but where is the drain exit?
Rick Strand, CPI CAHPI Associate Strand Home Inspections Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Serving Calgary, Okotoks, Airdrie, Chestermere and Cochrane Alberta
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It runs to a floor drain.
Marty Karl All Pro Home Inspections Http://TheIllinoisHomeInspector.com Marty@TheIllinoisHomeInspector.com Lic. # 450.010402 Staunton, Illinois (61 Serving the entire St. Louis metro east area of Illinois |
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Is it at the low point of the drainage piping? Does it run towards the rear of the cabinet on the right side? Sure looks to be the result of backed-up / leaking condensate which is quite corrosive. Improper drainage would also leave more vapor in the exhaust which could contribute to the icicles on the exhaust.
Rick Strand, CPI CAHPI Associate Strand Home Inspections Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Serving Calgary, Okotoks, Airdrie, Chestermere and Cochrane Alberta
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