Drywall Dust And Furnace Don't Mix

 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 12-25-2008, 10:08 AM   #1
Member
 
banctecbobn's Avatar
 
Trade: home builder
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 46

Drywall Dust And Furnace Don't Mix


I have a Goodman gmh 92k 2stage gas furnace with 5 ton A coil that is plugged up with drywall dust. I blew out the A coils the best I could with an air hose. What other problems/areas do I need to look into if any????????

banctecbobn is offline  
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!

Old 12-25-2008, 02:20 PM   #2
Pro
 
A.D. Const's Avatar
 
Trade: A.D. Contracting & Remodeling LLC.
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 107

Re: Drywall Dust And Furnace Don't Mix


Quote:
Originally Posted by banctecbobn View Post
I have a Goodman gmh 92k 2stage gas furnace with 5 ton A coil that is plugged up with drywall dust. I blew out the A coils the best I could with an air hose. What other problems/areas do I need to look into if any????????
What happenned? Some one forgot to put up a filter? for how long was it like that? Motor might be going if coil was clog and no air flow. Kind of hard to tell you with out some more info.
A.D. Const is offline  
Old 12-25-2008, 03:44 PM   #3
Pro
 
Houston's's Avatar
 
Trade: Remodeling, Replacement windows,
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 151

Re: Drywall Dust And Furnace Don't Mix


Quote:
Originally Posted by A.D. Const View Post
What happenned? Some one forgot to put up a filter? for how long was it like that? Motor might be going if coil was clog and no air flow. Kind of hard to tell you with out some more info.

Like a jack ass i did the same thing and my motor went out soon after.

I say check the motor housing and blow out the dust in it also.
Houston's is offline  
Old 12-26-2008, 02:38 PM   #4
Pro
 
A.D. Const's Avatar
 
Trade: A.D. Contracting & Remodeling LLC.
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 107

Re: Drywall Dust And Furnace Don't Mix


Yes it happens, the sad thing is that with these H. Eff units sometimes just blowing the coil in not enough, It seems to work fine for a bit and then boom motor goes. He'll be better off having someone use an approved cleaning detergent or foaming agent, it does a much better job, but in an evaporator it quite a hassle, depending on its location.
A.D. Const is offline  
Old 01-13-2009, 08:09 PM   #5
Dr Heat
 
Dr Heat's Avatar
 
Trade: hvac
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Mid West
Posts: 326

Re: Drywall Dust And Furnace Don't Mix


if it is a high efficient furnace clean the secondary. If you don't know what that is Hire a pro. Drywall dust alone cleans up easily, blow it out dry then vac. foaming coil cleaners are usually called no rinse this only applies in ac mode.
Dr Heat is offline  


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Geothermal to heat house under construction? GregWCIL HVAC 9 11-26-2008 01:30 AM
Carrier 58GFA furnace problems rakes9720 HVAC 23 01-12-2008 11:45 AM
furnace won't work Scott dev HVAC 6 12-09-2007 01:27 PM
Blower motor in old GE furnace.. pwhited HVAC 2 02-16-2004 06:56 AM

Join Now... It's Fast and FREE!

Privacy Badge
I am a professional contractor
I am a DIY Homeowner
ContractorTalk.com is for
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS ONLY!

At ContractorTalk.com we cater exlusivly to professional contractors who make their living as a contractor. Knowing that many homeowners and DIYers are looking for a community to call home, we've created www.DIYChatroom.com DIY Chatroom is full of helpful advices and perfect for DIY homeowners.

Redirecing in 10 seconds
No Thanks
terms of service

Already Have an Account?