Understanding the Furnace Heat Exchanger: Why It's Crucial for Your Heating System
As the heart of your furnace, the heat exchanger plays a vital role in keeping your home warm during the cold months. It's responsible for transferring the heat generated by combustion to the air that flows through your home, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment. Despite being a critical component of your heating system, many homeowners aren't familiar with how it works or why it's important to keep it in good condition. At ACR Heating & Cooling, we believe in educating our customers, so they can make informed decisions about their HVAC systems. Here’s everything you need to know about the furnace heat exchanger and why its maintenance is essential.

What is a Furnace Heat Exchanger?
A furnace heat exchanger is a metal chamber or series of coils inside the furnace where heat is generated. When the furnace burns fuel—whether natural gas, oil, or propane—the h