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Furnaces in unheated spaces

Furnaces in unheated spaces

Furnaces in unheated spaces

(OP)
I seem to remember that condensing furnaces were not supposed to be installed in unheated (freezeing) space. But now I can not find anything one way or the other in manufacturer's installation manuals (I checked Carrier and Rheem). Anyone know any issues with installing gas fired furnaces (80% or condensing) in freezeing spaces?

RE: Furnaces in unheated spaces

There is a trap in the condensate drain.  If it's cold enough, the condensate will freeze in the trap.

RE: Furnaces in unheated spaces

(OP)
That can be addressed with heat tape.

RE: Furnaces in unheated spaces

If its a non condensing furnace you would probably drop the stack temperature below its dew point and corrode the stack and with a condensing furnace you would need to run PVC for the stack Also tou would need to use a warmer combustion air to get a decent temperature rise

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