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A Little Weird

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Fri Jan 25, 2013, 12:20 AM Jan 2013

Furnace goo? [View all]

Hi! I saw this group and wondered if anyone here could help me identify some mystery goo that's been forming on top of my furnace.

I first noticed it back in December when I went to change my filter. There was a little bit of white stuff on top of the furnace - it looked a lot like paint splatters but I know it was not paint. It seemed odd but I didn't really think much of it. When I went back to change my filter this month, there was a lot more of the goo.

I would really like to know what is causing it and if it is a safety issue of any sort. I don't have a lot of money to call someone right now so I thought I would just do some research but I don't even know what to look for (googlling 'furnace goo' didn't help me). Does anyone know what this is called or what might be causing it?

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Furnace goo? [View all] A Little Weird Jan 2013 OP
Can you describe it in a little more detail? jeff47 Jan 2013 #1
Solid A Little Weird Jan 2013 #4
My guess from your description so far is it's duct selant jeff47 Jan 2013 #5
That doesn't sound too bad A Little Weird Jan 2013 #7
Take and post digital pics, here but also at HVAC discussion boards. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #2
I think you're right A Little Weird Jan 2013 #8
google: "white furnace residue" BootinUp Jan 2013 #3
Thanks A Little Weird Jan 2013 #6
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