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mrwimpy · Mar 13, 2011, 08:51 AM

My furnace is dripping water inside of it which is putting out the pilot is there a way I can fix it ?

cdad · Mar 13, 2011, 09:00 AM

Depends on where and why there is a leak. If you have catastrophic tank failure then it would be in your best interest to replace the enitire unit. Newer units can be more efficient and will save you money in the long run.

massplumber2008 · Mar 13, 2011, 09:33 AM

Yeah, more info. Would help here, but a temporary fix may be to try a little radiator leak stop in the boiler system. You want to be sure to add plenty of it, fire the system and then see what happens over a couple hours.

Most likely, you will need to replace the boiler, but this may buy you a little time... ;)

Mark

pghplumber · Mar 13, 2011, 05:35 PM

I have been accused of not 'reading between the lines' with posts... which I disagree with anyway. But here mrwimpy states "my furnace is dripping water inside of it which is putting out the pilot is there a way i can fix it ?"
It would make sense to clarify before giving any advice... don't you think?
His furnace may actually have a hot line for the humidifier leaking and running down to the pilot assembly and snuffing out the flam
If that is the case then turn off the water supply at the connection to the humidifier (hot or cold) and shut off the gas supply to the furnace. Dry the area thoroughly and check to see that the leak has stopped. Needle valves can be turned clockwise but may not always shut off if the leak is from the pipe connection.
If the area is dry and the leak has stopped, follow manufacturers instructions for relighting the pilot to the furnace. This may be an old furnace since it does not have an automatic electronic ignition. Contact manufacturer if needed to relight as I said before.
Or... it could be the hot water tank and terminology was the issue.
To clarify, mrwimpy, is it the furnace or the hot water tank?

pghplumber · Mar 13, 2011, 05:39 PM

I should hope that if you have a boiler that the actual word "boiler" would have appeared in the post unless you are unfamiliar with appliances. In that case, a DIY repair may be difficult.