I first panicked when I noticed some water in my furnace.
All logic dictated that a furnace should not have any form of moisture, which was a significant problem. Before going into panic mode, I thought about calling my HVAC technician to confirm that my furnace was not putting me at risk. The HVAC contractor confirmed that this is normal and may happen with different furnaces. It resulted from condensation, which then forms a pool inside the furnace at its base. It turns out that this happens because the condensed water cools and rests inside the furnace. Unfortunately, most residential furnaces are not high-efficiency furnaces with provisions to eliminate and eject the condensed water out of the furnace. Such highly efficient furnaces used commercially have condensation pipes that eliminate any moisture that forms after use. When this condensed water is not drained, it accumulates and can pose severe risks to your HVAC system. One of the consequences may be corrosion of parts, especially if they are prone to rust. When you realize that the furnace is leaking, the best move would be to call your HVAC technician for immediate intervention. There is not much you can do since this is a professional task requiring a specific skill set to achieve. Furnace leaks need to be attended to before they get out of hand immediately. Fortunately, it is not as complicated as many people imagine it to be. All that is needed is to drain the accumulated water and prevent a recurrence of the same. A seasoned HVAC contractor will help with this.