He said the system was OK. We're tired of vacuuming every day and are worried that this might be a health risk. I took pictures of some of my vents and after vacuuming out … Second iteration: filtered water over filtered ice. I did wonder if it was something reacting with one of the filter components and coming out of solution into solid form. Any other thoughts? Minerals dissolved in water tend to settle out when water is heated or are left behind when it evaporates. There is no way that this could have been overlooked by the carpet layer. If the white granules are coming from the heating system, this could be the symptom of a serious defect in your furnace. The problem has been going on for a while, seems to get worse in the summer months. My next thought was that maybe I messed up with the ice cubes. The white flakes are Calcium/water hardness coming out of solution. I pull a register off and all these white flakes just shoot out. If white particles show up on the filters, the furnace is the source of the problem. Terrible smell coming from vents with ac or heat, not all the time. Add 15 – 20 drops of bleach or liquid chlorine to the water and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. To do this, you should place filters inside the air registers where the problem is occurring. Unlike other black particles that can come out of air registers, soot is very light and tends to form flakes that float around or stick to walls and furnishings. Invite them to your home and show them the problem. by Dan116i » Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:12 pm, Post Ultrasonic and Impeller humidifiers produce humidity through a steaming process so when the water in the humidifier is heated, the water turns to vapor which is then is sprayed out of the humidifier in a mist form. Post your car problems here and seek advice from fellow car owners. Well we thought that was awesome and everything seems to be good till I got home from work this afternoon and there is sand and dust everywhere some of it really thick. This type of coating would not come off as flakes and float in the water and is much stronger than conventional paint. White flakes in the urine, the appearance of turbidity or sediment – all this indicates the development of pathology. I don't know if that would have anything to do with the flakes now coming out of the pipes. A. That looks like it happened about 3 … Dr. Mary Engrav answered. Pour over ice and big puffy white flakes appear. White fish flake type floating things in my tank. Looks like it is coming from the lower left (road) vent on the Driver's side. Did not need it for a little bit, so the Mode Control was in the OFF. Brown flakes can be a result of a contaminated dispenser filter. white powder coming from aluminum evap coils of new Trane AC unit under house. by tring » Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:26 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Must use listed venting (UL1738). I was told that the furnace heat exchanger is aluminized steel. Best I can tell. Front HVAC fan was set to ON. Results: BIG FLUFFY WHITE FLAKES. I have a Maytag 95% condensing furnace model PGFITE120CVC that is 1year old and has about 100 hours on it. pipe 'vents' straight out the side of the house or up a chimney and gobs of red RTV silicone on the dripping joints. We suspect this is coming from the forced air registers in the ceiling, but we had the furnace checked by a heating contractor. posted by elendil71 at 8:52 AM on May 21, 2009 In my work building we have continuous black dust that is, I'm … For the next several months, the white plaster in the spa kept flaking off and finally stopped flaking off a couple of weeks ago. I took pictures of some of my vents and after vacuuming out the registers they seem cleaner. It is not coming from outside the car or the cabin air filter would stop it. Q. Got a problem with your BMW 1 Series? Smells horrible and yet mechanic can find nothing wrong. Initially I saw the dry black flakes that will turn to powder when you rub … Again, you should have this system thoroughly evaluated by a qualified HVAC contractor. Recently we have noticed flakes of some sort of substance coming from our roof air conditioner ducts. Air filters remove most of these from the air stream, but not for all parts of the HVAC system. Initially thought it was just the cabin filter, replaced to no avail, then read about air-cond fin corrosion + potentially associated with failing water-pump. It is not coming from outside the car or the cabin air filter would stop it. We all know energy efficiency and reliability are key aspects when it comes to choosing chillers or equipment in general for an HVAC project. Another possible source for water moisture to look out for is from your air conditioner, which is usually positioned above the furnace unit so the two can share the same blower motor. Protexion is a protective coating and solution provider company specializing in corrosion protection for HVAC and Refrigeration Coils. They are trane xe 1000. Her real estate agent handled all of the house repairs, including installation of all new flooring. Flakes in a glass of water are unappetizing. There is a fine white powder that is deposited on all surfaces from the upstairs furnace. i have white flakes in my vagina so i thought it was a yeast infection so i took monistat 7 to clear it up but the white flakes are still there! So I buy a silicone ice cube tray and use filtered water to make ice cubes. What do you recommend? Looks like it is coming … These minerals are white and accumulate in coffee pots and on showerheads and glass shower doors. Flakes of dead skin, hair and pet dander catch onto the dust, and before too long this process creates a dense, mat-like environment where bacteria, mold, dust mites and allergens can flourish. All you have to do to figure this out is fill up 8 ounces of spa water with the flakes inside. 30 years experience Emergency Medicine. White flakes on scalp. by spark120d » Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:25 pm, Post After moving in, we discovered the subflooring near the fireplace was rotted beneath the carpet because of a chimney leak. Dan. Pubic hair. Cat. Front HVAC fan was set to ON. Smells horrible and yet mechanic can find nothing wrong. Switched it to Max Cool. If the duct liner is the source of the black dust, it should be replaced right away, as the particles could be dangerous if inhaled. Terrible smell coming from vents with ac or heat, not all the time. Once you get their responses, you'll have a better idea who is liable. Lump on pubic hair line vagina. White Flakes/Powder Coming from the Air Conditioning Vents MODEL E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) Vehicles produced from May 31, 2006 to September 9, 2007 SITUATION The customer … If the flakes disappear, they are most likely a biofilm buildup from mold. Some cells are self cleaning these days, the cells reverse polarity which causes the calcium buildup to come loose and these deposits end up in the pool below the returns. ... 2007-2009 Camry Some customers may complain of excessive dust or powder from the HVAC … Best I can tell. A. When more of the scales accumulate on the plates in the salt cell forming calcium buildups, calcium flakes will be swept through the piping and soon you will start seeing white flakes coming out through … The skin appears dry and cracked, though skin dryness isn’t always to blame. White flakes urine. The chemical reaction puts the white … Checked among other things, if the ac was not draining and put in a new air filter, but problem still continues. In general water leaking out of HVAC air ducts is coming from - condensate blow-off of the cooling coil, possibly requiring fan adjustments, a replacement of a baffle that a tech left out near the squirrel cage … If you see water coming out of a pipe on the side or rear of your home up high, it means your main condensate line is clogged and you need to call for AC service right away. Just a clueless homeowner and not an HVAC expert, so bear with me. It also does not appear to come from the system when it is the cooling mode in the summer. If you have a cold water storage tank you should check to ensure that nothing has fallen into it (there should be a fitted lid with air vents to prevent this from happening). Unless you find out precisely what is responsible for the growth in the first place, you might find yourself fighting a losing battle. The rusty flakes are only coming out of the ductwork for one system - the other one is fine. Then a few more flakes blew out. Is this something that should have been disclosed to me and not covered up, and are they liable? I did wonder if it was something reacting with one of the filter components and coming out of solution into solid form. Scaling skin is also called: This dust is being made in your car. The evaporator is made of tubes covered with aluminum fins. The combustion exhaust in a furnace is acidic. by gpara1 » Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:55 pm, Post Checked … Call the building manager and get it checked out. If you don’t trap the black particles in the media, the HVAC system is probably not the source. I also recently discovered white flakes below pool returns, apparently its calcium flakes from the salt cell. 2 doctor answers. It could simply be mineral flakes … Chances are if you have a salt water pool you have seen some type of white flake blowback at one point or another into your pool or spa. Once the agent knew about the problem, disclosure to you was imperative, legally and ethically. A really old unit might house an old or disintegrated air filter. Well we thought that was awesome and everything seems to be good till I got home from work this afternoon and there is sand and dust everywhere some of it really thick. If your heating contractor failed to identify this, you should contact another heating contractor and should discontinue use of the system until you have had a reliable evaluation. I was thinking it might be the evaporative coil but not sure. The white dust they disperse is nothing more than a natural by-product of the minerals present in the water you fill your humidifier with. You should discuss this issue with both of them. Moderators: babybmwadmin, Producethis, marco_polo, Lambster, Rich196, Post Prickly feeling on pubic hair. Often found with single walled galv. If this substance is getting into the circulating air system, there could be a crack or hole in the heat exchanger, and that would be hazardous. But im only guessing. There are two primary causes of the formation of white flakes in your hot tub: calcium scale deposits and biofilm. Like a lot. Submitted: 9 years ago. Moisture from outside can also enter a furnace through the duct work, which can cause the rust to grow. by Conwy Kid » Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:34 pm, Post Won't buy another Ford. I have flakes coming out of air conditioning vents on my 2009 corolla. Pour over ice and big puffy white flakes appear. I was replacing the furnace filter and saw white residue that's dried on the vent where I replace the filter (you can see the white smudge in the wide view). Air filters remove most of these from the air stream, but not for all parts of the HVAC … Q. Flakes of dead skin, hair and pet dander catch onto the dust, and before too long this process creates a dense, mat-like environment where bacteria, mold, dust mites and allergens can flourish. White sparkling powder comes out and covers the dash. If this makes contact with galvanized steel, the acid will react with the zinc in the galvanizing, and this can produce a white powdery residue, as is commonly seen on the terminals of a car battery. by Dan116i » Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:14 pm, Post Your A/C evaporator is the source of this white powder. You can't see it coming out, but after dusting, it only takes a few hours for the powder to be back. Defect in your furnace from your air conditioner ducts do n't know if that would have anything do. 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