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Default Is changing a leaking heating coil for an oil/forced hot air furnace a DIY project

So, how can you get water to leak out of a hot air furnace? Did I
miss something here?

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"Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC" wrote in
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: I have an oil/hot air furnace. I have a service agreement with
my local oil company where they cover
: very minor repairs. Well, the repairman diagnosed a water leak
coming from my heating coil. He
: mentioned that I can probably get it replaced cheaper from a
local plumber or even DIY.
:
: However, I called my local plumbing supply store and they said
that chaning a heating coil for an
: oil burner is not a DIY project?
:
: I only have basic plumbing and electric skills. I can weld
copper pipes on my pool heater and can
: replace PVC plumbing.
:
: Are there any generic instructions for changing the heating
coil, so I can see what I am getting
: into. If this is not a DIY project can you please let me know?
:
: The oil furnace is made by Weil-McLain and the heating coil is
encolsed in a metal conainer that is
: 22 inches wide and 17 inche depth.
:
: Thanks much,
:
:
: Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC
:
: Contributing writer to FUTURES Magazine
: Author of RECRUITSOURCE PEOPLESOFT EXAM and RECRUITSOURCE
SAP/R3 EXAM
: Author of POWER TIPS FOR THE APPLE NEWTON and INTRODUCTION TO
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