Old Lennox AC with New Bryant furnance

Posted by John61 on September 25, 2007, 9:14 pm

Hi,

I want to get a new Bryant high efficiency furnace to replace the old Lennox
one (maybe 35+ years). But the current furnace has an AC (evaporator C16 &
outdoor condensing unit HS18). I wonder if it's ok to use the old AC with
new Bryant furnace?

BTW: I also have a quote for a new Lennox furnace (5-year labor warranty),
but it's $1500 high than the Bryant one (but only 1-year labor). Is the
Lennox one worthwhile?

Thanks!

John

Posted by on September 25, 2007, 9:43 pm

> I want to get a new Bryant high efficiency furnace to replace the old

Lennox

> one (maybe 35+ years). But the current furnace has an AC (evaporator C16 &
> outdoor condensing unit HS18). I wonder if it's ok to use the old AC with
> new Bryant furnace?

Not a problem.

> BTW: I also have a quote for a new Lennox furnace (5-year labor warranty),
> but it's $1500 high than the Bryant one (but only 1-year labor). Is the
> Lennox one worthwhile?

If you like to waste your money.

Posted by Stormin Mormon on September 25, 2007, 10:05 pm

I'd suggest to get the Bryant, and bank a couple bucks for emergencies.

As to using the old AC, it should work. Of course, they will try to sell you
a new one. The old ones are less efficient. But, the tech should take the
cover off the old one, clean it with water and chemicals. To strip the
exterior coils and fins clean. The evaporator may also need cleaning.

--
.
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
http://www.lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg
http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/
.
: Hi,
:
: I want to get a new Bryant high efficiency furnace to replace the old
Lennox
: one (maybe 35+ years). But the current furnace has an AC (evaporator C16 &
: outdoor condensing unit HS18). I wonder if it's ok to use the old AC with
: new Bryant furnace?
:
: BTW: I also have a quote for a new Lennox furnace (5-year labor warranty),
: but it's $1500 high than the Bryant one (but only 1-year labor). Is the
: Lennox one worthwhile?
:
: Thanks!
:
: John
:
:
:

Posted by The Freon Cowboy on September 26, 2007, 6:52 am

what the fuck do you know ?

>I'd suggest to get the Bryant, and bank a couple bucks for emergencies.

Posted by DIMwit on September 26, 2007, 6:59 am

oh no he still here. I decided you're too much fun to ignore.
And not because its the popular thing to do (:---[

> I'd suggest to get the Bryant, and bank a couple bucks for emergencies.
> As to using the old AC, it should work. Of course, they will try to sell
> you
> a new one. The old ones are less efficient. But, the tech should take the
> cover off the old one, clean it with water and chemicals. To strip the
> exterior coils and fins clean. The evaporator may also need cleaning.
> --
> .
> Christopher A. Young
> Learn more about Jesus
> http://www.lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg
> http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/
> .
> : Hi,
> :
> : I want to get a new Bryant high efficiency furnace to replace the old

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 > last >>

Similar Threads	Posted
Goodman/Bryant/Trane/Lennox?	July 17, 2007, 2:52 pm
The use of JET A for Fuel Oil Furnance?	August 13, 2008, 12:28 pm
Furnance Room in Attic	August 5, 2009, 3:36 am
Hanging a residential furnance / condenser	October 4, 2006, 7:02 pm
Will non-lennox brands work for independent humidity control in a Lennox system	May 2, 2007, 4:34 pm
Bryant = Carrier?	August 8, 2007, 8:11 am
time to replace the bryant	October 30, 2006, 4:35 pm
Bryant boiler leak	November 13, 2006, 7:39 pm
Bryant unit heater	December 9, 2008, 12:34 pm
Bryant plus 90i GE to evergreen motor	November 21, 2009, 9:38 am