Q: My furnace is in my attic, and I recently had insulation blown in. Ever since, the air-combustion vent on my furnace is sweating and causes the ceiling to get wet. How do I stop the condensation?

Q: My furnace is in my attic, and I recently had insulation blown in. Ever since, the air-combustion vent on my furnace is sweating and causes the ceiling to get wet. How do I stop the condensation?

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Question: My furnace is in my attic, and I recently had insulation blown in. Ever since, the air-combustion vent on my furnace is sweating and causes the ceiling to get wet. How do I stop the ...