Goodman unit with heat exchanger issues 1997

Jen;

Understand I couldn't give you an estimate as a contractor because I haven't seen your particular home and what needs you may have in addition to complete the changeout.

But, if you have a Goodman furance that's 11 years old, I'd contact the manufacturer with the model and serial number. Ask if it's covered under their existing warranty [unless you are not the original purchaser of the equipment.] You could find more information about Goodman's warranties here @

Goodluck

Goodman's tubular upgrade comes to mind....

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

First off, dump the Goodman... its about the cheapest POS furnace made.

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.

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

I presume you have AC also. Did they want to replace the AC as well as the furnace?

What's your energy for heat? Propane, natural gas, electric, oil, heat pump? Well, heat pump wouldn't have a heat exchanger to have a hole. Nor electic.

Would you be on natural gas, propane, or oil?

Replace it is the best idea. Might be a good idea to purchase a better unit. Goodman did have a replacement tubular exchanger furnace for the older waffle exchanger type. The furnace is free and the labor is set at $400. The problem is that no Contractor will work anywhere near that cheap. This program was set up to get the troublesome Waffle exchangers off the market. Talk to your Goodman Dealer about this. Or if you are paying for the whole shebang. Purchase a more expensive brand, something that is common in your area and can be serviced and parts are readily available. Its pay me now or lots more later. Do hire a competent licensed installer and have it inspected for proper and a workmanlike job. You might well consider purchasing a maintenance contract also.

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.

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

The price indicates that it is a Cheap Gas furnace with cheap

3 ton AC. Too cheap to be coupled with a Heatpump of any kind.

There is your chance to make $400, Stormy.

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

Have you ever come accross a Goodman Oil furnace???

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

I bet he is still trying to adjust the pressures with Utube. ;-p

Much needed money. Thanks for the job lead, buddy.

This case included flex, duct board and foil tape.

Bubba posted for all of us...

I am curious though..........exactly what does a 3 ton furnace look like with a big asshole in the heat exchanger?? I don't quite think Ive ever seen that. :-) Bubba

Like Stormy

johnnyboy had written this in response to

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Hi Jen,

Biggest problem I see is the guy did not indicate what caused the problem, is this true? DOn't let em do anythng until you determine what happened to it.

Johnnyboy

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