Goodman unit with heat exchanger issues 1997

Posted by on October 23, 2008, 12:10 pm

> kjpro @ news .com wrote:

>>> kjpro @ news .com wrote:
>>>>> Hi:
>>>>> Turned on heat Sunday for first time this year, heat made a noise and
>>>>> shut
>>>>> off. Had a service tech out to look at yesterday, shows me large hole
>>>>> in
>>>>> heat exchanger and cracks in other part of heat exchanger. Unit is
>>>>> Goodman, 11 years old. Should I replace or repair? First estimate to
>>>>> repair was $1400, replace for $5300 with comparable Goodman. I live in
>>>>> Middle Tennessee, 3 ton unit, any estimate of what I can expect to
>>>>> pay?
>>>> Goodman's tubular upgrade comes to mind....
>>> You just have got to love that $400 labor charge... ;-p
>>> I think I can find a dozen or so for you to jump right on.
>>> I personally won't work at a loss.

>> Hehehe....
>> You should have saw the last one I come across...
>> Code violations to the max.

> Surprising what some folks can achieve with super glue and duct tape! ;-p

This case included flex, duct board and foil tape.

Posted by on October 22, 2008, 6:42 pm

On 22 Oct 2008 18:29:08 GMT, jenleigh526_at_gmail_dot_com@foo.com
(jenleigh526) wrote:

> any estimate of what I can expect to pay?

Yes, expect to pay out the ass. You're welcome.

Posted by Don Ocean on October 22, 2008, 10:02 pm

ftwd wrote:

> On 22 Oct 2008 18:29:08 GMT, jenleigh526_at_gmail_dot_com@foo.com
> (jenleigh526) wrote:
>

>> any estimate of what I can expect to pay?

>
>
> Yes, expect to pay out the ass. You're welcome.

Is that why all the Union Jobs are bing sent overseas...? ;-p

Posted by Noon-Air on October 22, 2008, 7:08 pm

> Hi:
> Turned on heat Sunday for first time this year, heat made a noise and shut
> off. Had a service tech out to look at yesterday, shows me large hole in
> heat exchanger and cracks in other part of heat exchanger. Unit is
> Goodman, 11 years old. Should I replace or repair? First estimate to
> repair was $1400, replace for $5300 with comparable Goodman. I live in
> Middle Tennessee, 3 ton unit, any estimate of what I can expect to pay?

First off, dump the Goodman... its about the cheapest POS furnace made.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/heating-cooling-and-air/gas-furnaces/furnaces-repair-history-205/overview/
Next look for a contractor that carries a much better quality brand to begin
with. Its not about the lowest price, its about the best quality equipment
with the best quality installation, and no...its not gonna be free.

Posted by Bubba on October 22, 2008, 8:01 pm

On 22 Oct 2008 18:29:08 GMT, jenleigh526_at_gmail_dot_com@foo.com
(jenleigh526) wrote:

>Hi:
>Turned on heat Sunday for first time this year, heat made a noise and shut
>off. Had a service tech out to look at yesterday, shows me large hole in
>heat exchanger and cracks in other part of heat exchanger. Unit is
>Goodman, 11 years old. Should I replace or repair? First estimate to
>repair was $1400, replace for $5300 with comparable Goodman. I live in
>Middle Tennessee, 3 ton unit, any estimate of what I can expect to pay?
>-------------------------------------

Why dont you get 2 or 3 estimates on the replacement and THEN decide
what to do.
I am curious though..........exactly what does a 3 ton furnace look
like with a big hole in the heat exchanger?? I dont quite think Ive
ever seen that. :-)
Bubba

>##-----------------------------------------------##
>Delivered via http://www.thestuccocompany.com/
>Building Construction and Maintenance Forum
>Web and RSS access to your favorite newsgroup -
>alt.hvac - 26403 messages and counting!
>##-----------------------------------------------##

Page 4 of 7 < 1 2 3 > last >>

Similar Threads	Posted
Goodman Manufacturing- fire box- heat exchanger	April 10, 2007, 7:07 pm
Heat Exchanger	October 16, 2007, 4:12 pm
Heat Exchanger question	July 5, 2006, 11:17 am
heat exchanger noise	March 3, 2007, 3:46 pm
soot in heat exchanger	March 10, 2007, 10:01 am
Re: Cracked heat exchanger	March 14, 2007, 7:00 pm
Re: Cracked Heat Exchanger, Soot Again - HELP!!	April 12, 2006, 7:30 am
Goodman evaporator unit	May 23, 2007, 3:59 pm
Goodman 1.5 ton outside condenser unit	June 23, 2008, 6:04 pm
GAMA OR AGA Heat Exchanger Condemn Guidelines	January 22, 2008, 8:12 pm

Goodman unit with heat exchanger issues 1997 - Page 4