Do Electric Water Heaters Produce Carbon Monoxide at Home?
You wake up to the CO detector screaming at 3 a.m., your head’s pounding, and the first thing you do is stare at the electric water heater in panic: “Wait… can this thing actually kill us with carbon monoxide even though it’s electric?” You’ve always heard only gas appliances make CO, but now you’re second-guessing […]
Can You Run a Furnace With a Cracked Heat Exchanger?
If you’ve just been told your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger, it’s a stressful moment—especially in the middle of a Minnesota winter. You may be tempted to keep it running “just for tonight,” or wonder whether the risk is really that serious. Here’s the bottom-line answer: no, you should not run a furnace with […]
Can a Furnace Leak Carbon Monoxide Into Your Home?
Yes, a furnace can leak carbon monoxide if there’s a crack in the heat exchanger, damage to the flue pipes, or faulty ductwork, which allows the toxic gas to enter your home instead of being vented outside.