NATE Gas Heating Practice Exam

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What is the effect of a crack in a heat exchanger?

Allow combustion gases to mix with the space air
Prevent the heat from effectively transferring to the air
Cause the high-limit control to shut the furnace down
Cause the furnace to catch on fire

The correct answer is: Allow combustion gases to mix with the space air

A crack in a heat exchanger can lead to serious safety concerns, primarily by allowing combustion gases to mix with the space air. Heat exchangers are designed to separate the combustion process from the air that is circulated in the living space. If a crack develops, harmful gases like carbon monoxide can escape into the air that occupants breathe, posing a significant health risk. In addition to safety hazards, this breach compromises the integrity of the heating system's operation. It may not directly prevent heat transfer to the air since the system could still function to some extent; however, the introduction of combustion gases into the air supply is the most critical issue from both a safety and regulatory perspective. Thus, the correct assessment emphasizes the serious implications of such a malfunction.