Westinghouse Condensate leakage from high-efficiency furnace

Water leaking around the base of the furnace or onto the floor nearby.

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Cracked or clogged condensate trap, Disconnected condensate drain tubing, Blocked drain line or frozen outdoor termination, Leaking secondary heat exchanger collector box gasket

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power. Avoid standing water near electrical components.

Steps:

Locate the condensate trap and drain tubing on your Westinghouse condensing furnace.
Check all tubing connections for tight fit; reattach any that have come loose.
Inspect the trap for cracks or leaks; replace if damaged.
Flush the drain line with warm water to clear blockages; ensure proper slope to the drain or condensate pump.
If water appears to be leaking from the collector box or heat exchanger area, shut down the furnace and call a technician; internal seals may have failed.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Condensate Trap and Drain Tubing

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