Re: OT

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nicko wrote:
> But I know someone here will know how to answer this:
>
> What is this whirlygig thingie in my furnace?  It spins around and
> makes a whistling sound while the furnace is firing up, then shuts
> itself off and sits idle until the next cycle.
>
> Apparently someone else in my building seemed to think it was useless,
> and tore it off of their furnace because of the whistling sound,
> because I saw an identical part that had been broken off a furnace and
> tossed into the alley behind our building.
>
> http://www.kriho.com/arandomk/whirlygiggie-heater-thingie.jpg
>
> Apparently this is part of an "inducer motor" and I fear for the
> health of whomever tore this piece off of their furnace and threw it
> away.
> .
> What is it inducing?  The air current through the exhaust, or the air
> current through the venturi?
>
> Also, is there any sort of schedule that is recommended or mandated
> for inspection of flues?  (I live in a rented apartment in Cicero,
> IL).
>
> If someone could direct me to the correct NG I would be grateful.
>
> --
> YOP...

Just a guess...I think that is a draft deflector. It keeps the pilot
light from going out.

Jim Rojas