Probably not, but if the furnace or a part of it was submerged you should have it checked out.
When pilot light goes out, gas flows out of the pilot light nozzle. If out has continued for a long time, a gas cloud can develop around the furnace. When you go to light the pilot light, you'll ignite this gas cloud and make a big fire ball. If your basement is drafty, you might never get a huge cloud of gas hovering around your furnace. When you notice that your pilot light is out, you should shut off the gas to the furnace and allow any stray gas to dissipate before you turn the gas back on and light the pilot light. alliedallcityinc.com
The gas pipes of a belt continuous furnace are typically made of stainless steel or copper.
Yes
fireplace
If both fireplace and furnace are BOTH gas, if the flue has the correct size, AND if your building code permits, yes. If furnace and fireplace are different fuels, no. Check with your local building inspection department.
In the attic -a horizonal unit
An old furnace that has a gas-like smell emitting from it likely needs to be replaced. More importantly, it is necessary to call your local Gas company to check for a gas leak.
I have a sewer leak in my basement. It is a very small leak and I can't tell where it is coming from. Can someone suggest a leak detection kit that can pick up methane gas?
The most important risk in using a gas furnace is carbon monoxide. If the heat exchanger in a gas furnace is damaged, carbon monoxide could leak into the air, causing a health hazard. A carbon monoxide detector and regular inspections would greatly reduce the risks and your worries in using a gas furnace.
You obviously can't ask a question properly and you have a leak in your plumbing.
an electric furnace runs off of 208/230 Volts while a typical gas furnace runs off of 120 also a gas furnace will have a valve for the gas relay where the gas enters the furnace.
The concentration and location. Gas in the oven is in the oven. There should not be enough build up to cause an explosion. With a gas leak, the entire basement could be full and your house ends up a block over.
You can find a schematic for a gas furnace on the website, Uncionradio.
yes they did have a gas leak
You should not run gas from the furnace to any appliances.
There are many places to find gas furnace prices. One can look on sites like Furnace Price Guides, Century Gas Furnace, and Consumer Reports. One can also find gas furnace prices by going to a local heating supply store.
you dont.and its basement.