If someone told you your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger and needs immediate replacement, don't panic. You might not need a new furnace at all.
We have seen some companies pull the bad heat exchanger scam in our Joliet, Plainfield, Naperville, Shorewood and New Lenox service areas
--- How Heat Exchangers Should Be Checked --- We believe in doing things the right way. To accurately determine if your heat exchanger is cracked or damaged, a technician should use:
- A high-resolution inspection **camera** to visually inspect the inside of the heat exchanger
- A **carbon monoxide (CO) detector** to check if harmful gases are leaking into your home
- A **combustion analyzer** to test how your system is burning fuel and ensure it's operating safely
Anything less is just guessing or worse, a setup for an upsell. For potentially dangerous issues a technician should be well trained and using the right tools.
--- Don't Fall for Commissioned Sales Pitches --- Many large corporate HVAC companies send out technicians who are really salespeople paid on commission. Their goal? Find a reason any reason to convince you to replace your furnace, even when it s not necessary. We've seen homeowners in Romeoville, Plainfield, Naperville, Joliet and surrounding areas quoted $7,000 $10,000+ for emergency replacements when a proper inspection would've shown the furnace was still safe and repairable.
--- Get a Free Second Opinion from us ---
Make no mistake, a bad heat exchanger CAN be dangerous, but before you agree to an expensive repair. make sure you are confident in the technician and their diagnosis. If you've been told your heat exchanger is cracked, call us before making any decision. We'll send out an experienced, licensed technician to inspect your system the right way with the right tools and give you an honest answer.
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Serving Crest Hill, Plainfield, Romeoville, Naperville, New Lenox, and nearby towns
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