If a gas furnace has been unused (turned off and no gas coming to it)for an entire winter season - is there any damage being done to it? Itis a 2 year old unit that had no problem - just not being used. Theunit is on a slab in a dirt floor basement - there is no heat sourcethere except for a gas water heater so it is overall very cold anddamp. Thanks in advance for any response

'The' Jake ? Long time, no talk. Howzit ? As long as it's non-condensing, should be no problem. Willneed a good cleaning / check-out. Nothing quite like the smell ofdead fried mouse carcass in the morning ! Check especially burners, fire box, vent fan / vent duct forunexpected suprises before fire-up. Also airflow, safeties, temprise, etc, of course. If occupied space - expect some smoke / smell on first fireupfrom dust. Warn occupants. If condensing - check condensate trap & line for freezecracks.

Is there any problem with a gas furnace being shut down over the winter?

Feb 18, 2010 23 Replies

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Stormin Mormon 16 years ago

Id. That's one of the ego states, from Freudian psychology.

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Stormin Mormon 16 years ago

I dare say you're about 0.0001% politer than last week. Good job! Here's a gold star for today.....

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HVAC 16 years ago

So now you want to take dank, stagnant, radon laden, mold infested cellar air and push it throughout the house?

You mormuns smoke some good weed!

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Real Pisser 16 years ago

the dirt floors in your cellar will make an easier trip to hell for you.

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