What is this hose? Leaking…

[Murphys110]

There’s a hose under the counter and among electrical and furnace, that has a shutoff valve and is open ended. Previous owner doesn’t know what it’s for, only that it would leak and he put a white pan to catch water. It overflowed, and I’ve turned the valve off… What’s that hose for?
Pic included, and thanks for your help!

 

[rhodies1]

It looks like the hose used for winterizing your unit. Is the valve shut off completely. If it is not. Water will leak out this hose.

 

[Bogie]

Looks like the siphon hose used to winterize the plumbing with antifreeze. It should not leak under normal conditions.

The shutoff valve may not be working properly, or a back flow valve not sealing completely.

 

[Murphys110]

Thanks both. Valve was open when leaking, and is off now. Wanted to make sure it was safe to leave closed.
glad I know that that is now!

 

[rhodies1]

Yes. It’s stays closed until you do your winterization. Open the valve, stick it in a jug of antifreeze and suck product through your lines. Then close

 

[jerryjay11]

I noticed that your gray ducting isn't connected to the heater, and it is a bit longer than needed there. If it were me, I'd cut it down which may help in air flow.

 

[rhodies1]

As Jerryjay11 eluded to. You need to connect that hose duct to the furnace. It does appear long . Check it for size and maybe cut off a few inches. The more direct your hose is leaving the furnace, the better the air flow.

 

[Murphys110]

I noticed that your gray ducting isn't connected to the heater, and it is a bit longer than needed there. If it were me, I'd cut it down which may help in air flow.

Thanks! Yeah, I noticed that when I went back. Will be cutting it down next time we go out.

 

[Murphys110]

As Jerryjay11 eluded to. You need to connect that hose duct to the furnace. It does appear long . Check it for size and maybe cut off a few inches. The more direct your hose is leaving the furnace, the better the air flow.

Thanks!