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Flue gas leakage at new furnace.
The fogged mirror shows presence of leaking flue gases at the connection between the furnace inducer and the vent pipe above. This connection should be carefully sealed by a qualified heating contractor. Leaks at the inducer connection are not unusual, even in new furnaces.
Flue gas spillage at furnace
Rust is a good indicator
Foggy mirror shows spillage
Flue gas leakage at new furnace
Flue gas spillage at water heater fire box door
 
   
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