furnace condensate problem

[reekonator]

Hello people,

My furnace is a 6 year old Keeprite 60,000 btu gas furnace. Recently i have been having a problem with condensation building up in the tube that goes from the exhaust blower to the vacuum diaphram switch. When this happens it shuts the gas valve off prematurley. If I take the tube off and empty the water out of it and also the switch the furnace runs fine until the same thing happens again. Any ideas why this is happening all of a sudden ?.

Any replies would be great.

Reekonator

[Raymond Wand]

Consult with an licenced furnace technician. Sounds like a seal may have failed allowing condensate to leak into the vacuum tube.

[Les]

usually the diaphram has a small leak that allows air to enter tube and result is moisture. or the tube may not be seated firmly at the diaphram barb. easy fix, but have technician evaluate burner for air/gas mixture.

Wrong time of year for furnace follies!

[Kyle Kubs]

Take a look at the exhaust termination also - Make sure it is not clogged or restricted with anything.

And like the others said. Get someone qualified to look at it overall.