Asked on Nov 07, 2013
Afraid of furnace exploding in home
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Melcarnley
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Im a single mom and i rent and this year as I started my furnace for cold weather, it was installed in 88 lol...every time it kicks on or adjust temps a loud huge boom shakes the bedroom next to the furnace room and the room fills with a gas and smoky smell for a few minutes, the booming is very scary and I'm afraid it will explode or start fire, landlord says he has a new furnace but haven't heard from him in weeks, this isnt a daily thing it happens several or more times a day, kids are scared and my dogs are under the bed? worried have three kids and three furry kids...are we safe for now til new furnace comes?
14 answers
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No cost to have the gas company come out and check it for you. You call them and say that you smell gas from the furnace.
Pat Dollar
on Nov 08, 2013
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I agree, call the gas company ASAP. Don't use that furnace until they inspect it for you. Good luck~
Barbara Thomas
on Nov 08, 2013
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It is loading up with fuel before it kicks in lights up the fuel... This means that it is kinda like a bomb waiting to explode... I would call your land lord and tell him if he does not fix it now you are going to call the building and inspections committee of your town... This is a very dangerous situation and could cause a fire or explosion in you home... Especially if your bedroom is next to the furnace room!!!! ACT NOW!!!
Zbeth W
on Nov 08, 2013
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Definitely call the gas company. They used to come out at zero charge. If there is a gas leak they will shut it down. Then the landlord will have to replace or fix. Better sooner before it gets to cold or really does blow.
Virginia V
on Nov 08, 2013
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Was in the business for 43 years yes get the gas co out fast as if this is a bad furnace they will condemn it and turn it off before something bad happens to much of a carbon monoxicide threat and this can kill you
T_jaffray
on Nov 08, 2013
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It is your landlords responsibilty to maintain your home in a timely manner. Call your local gas company ask for a safety check or contact your local fire department I am sure they would be willing to check it out free of charge. Call your landlord and let him know you want this issue addressed immediatly after all this could be life threatning to you and your family! Make sure there are fire / cm alarms installed in your home, this is also landlords responsibility . Be firm do not take no for an answer this could be a tragedy in the making .
Loie
on Nov 08, 2013
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I sure hope Mel has called the gas company and/or has gotten her family out of there. Please update us, when you are safe and have safe heat!
Marilyn Highley
on Nov 08, 2013
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I was a landlord for 20 years. Always treated tenants as if it was my home. No skintchin' and cutting corners. When they see me in a store they come and say, "You're the best landlord we ever ha.' Not bragging.' Just telling how tenants should be treated. There are 2 different descriptions in one. "A gas." Is it gas or does it smell like gas? "Smoky smell" would come from an oil furnace. Whichever it is not a good condition. It is amazing how a landlord can hold a grudge against a tenant for having him/her do what is right and should have been done yesterday and without asking. Hope you can get this corrected and still have the landlord treat you like a person instead of an irritation. You need to be safe. If he wants a constant explosion, find a legal way to get of the lease and move. I hate moving but it may be your only way to safety. As another commented, let us know how the issue was cared for.
Lrc225795
on Nov 09, 2013
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Hello. My name is Don Silberman.I own a heating and cooling business in wallingford. Usually with a bang like that the furnace is loading up with to much gas when ignited.this can cause a hole in heat exchanger which is very dangerous. Do you have con testers near furnace or in house. Please have it tested. You can go to sleep one night and never wake up. Call your town housing authority and report him.
Silberman Heating & Cooling
on Nov 09, 2013
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YOU HAVE WHAT IS CALLED DELAYED IGNITION. YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR FURNACE SERVICED IMMEDIATLEY BY A QUALIFIED HVAC COMPANY!
Walsh Brothers
on Nov 09, 2013
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Need to have someone come in from a reputable furnace company and have it cleaned and checked ---this should be done every year as it get built up with all kinds of things and the chimney needs checking also. Do it soon before you do have an explosion.
Paula A
on Nov 09, 2013
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CALL GAS COMPANY NOW!!! Don't use until they inspected it! Then CALL YOU LANDLORD to Have it Fixed!
Karon Nelson Roberts
on Nov 10, 2013
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PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!!!! TAKE HEED TO WARNINGS ON HERE PLEASE!!!!!!!
Susan B
on Nov 11, 2013
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how awfully scary,just had a local house fire here in our city,2 very little children burned to death,mother couldn't get to them quickly enough. please....don't use furnace and get authority in yor behalf.
Bernice H
on Nov 17, 2013
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