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gw1564
Feb 26, 2015, 08:55 PM
Strong toxic smell coming from heater vents. It seems to get worse at night as it gets colder, just wondering if I have a Freon leak in my radiator.

gw1564
Feb 26, 2015, 10:09 PM
Just want to know what type of glue is used in furnaces, and at what point do they start to gas off.

joypulv
Feb 27, 2015, 10:11 AM
FREON??? No, not freon.

Please start at the beginning and describe in detail your furnace or boiler, and the fuel, and do you mean a steam system? You mention vents as well as radiators.
Also please keep questions together. The one about glue applies here.

ma0641
Feb 27, 2015, 03:31 PM
Nothing is "glued".. Epoxy or a thermoset and they shouldn't gas off. Is this in relation to "toxic" smells?

ballengerb1
Feb 27, 2015, 06:39 PM
Do you have a carbon monoxide detector? You should get one and place it in your home.

Grady White
Feb 27, 2015, 07:38 PM
Unusual smells, especially "toxic" smells, are something which require prompt local professional attention. I strongly urge you to contact a local professional service company quickly.

ballengerb1
Feb 27, 2015, 08:02 PM
Have you painted anything lately inside?