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    Jan 7, 2014, 12:13 PM
    Luxaire troubleshooting exhaust/intake pipes
    Scenario: The perfect storm; temp. outside zero or below, blowing wind, frost building up inside the exhaust pipe and furnice will not kick on! I have to go outside and remove frost buildup before furnace willl start. What do I need to do with pipe/pipes to prevent buildup?
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    Jan 7, 2014, 01:54 PM
    I would try heat tape and insulation around pipe.
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    Jan 7, 2014, 04:01 PM
    Does that exhaust pipe terminate pointing down? If not add and elbow to point it down
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