HVAC Problems: What Can You Ignore?
Air conditioning, furnaces and heating.
Sorted by how urgent they actually are
Deal with soon
- Can I Ignore an Air Conditioner Leaking Water Inside?Verdict: PROBABLY NOTProbably not. Water dripping or pooling inside usually means the condensate is not draining where it should or the evaporator coil is freezing and then melting. Turn the cooling off until you know why the water is escaping, especially if it is reaching a ceiling or anything electrical.
- Can I Ignore a Burning Smell From My Furnace?Verdict: PROBABLY NOTUsually not. A faint dusty smell when the furnace first runs after sitting unused can be normal if it fades quickly. If the odor is plastic-like, electrical, smoky, gas-like, getting stronger, or keeps returning, shut the system down and find the cause before using it normally again.