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Posted by Bubba on August 18, 2006, 8:28 pm
On 18 Aug 2006 14:24:25 -0700, coylerj@anes.upmc.edu wrote:
>Folks:
>I would like to ask your opinion on this matter, as you all know a lot
>more about this stuff than I do. I've got a 15yr old Lennox furnace
>that works well, but needs the blower/fan unit replaced. I was quoted
>a price of $975 for this, labor and tax included. The furnace, I
>thought, was 80% efficiency, but the estimator guy told me it's
>actually 60%. Other than the fact that it's noisy right now (hence the
>need for the repair), it has been working well.
>The guy suggested I think about replacing it due to its age. He gave
>me a price on the top of the line Lennox (G61V) for $5688. My house
>is around 3200 square feet and I live in Pennsylvania.
>What do you folks think of this? Seems expensive to me, but I guess
>over some period of time I'll save money due to the increased
>efficiency. On the other hand, the old furnace has worked well up to
>now. I believe the company to be reputable.
>I am anxious to hear your opinions. Thank you for educating me.
Why not try the obvious?
Look for 2 more estimates/opinions from companies that you would
consider having replace/repair your system and then decide for
yourself.
I mean, c'mon. What'd, you think we own a crystal ball or something?
Bubba
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Posted by rick on August 19, 2006, 1:50 am
Sorry I asked. I thought I would get a reasonable response.
> On 18 Aug 2006 14:24:25 -0700, coylerj@anes.upmc.edu wrote:
>>Folks:
>>I would like to ask your opinion on this matter, as you all know a lot
>>more about this stuff than I do. I've got a 15yr old Lennox furnace
>>that works well, but needs the blower/fan unit replaced. I was quoted
>>a price of $975 for this, labor and tax included. The furnace, I
>>thought, was 80% efficiency, but the estimator guy told me it's
>>actually 60%. Other than the fact that it's noisy right now (hence the
>>need for the repair), it has been working well.
>>The guy suggested I think about replacing it due to its age. He gave
>>me a price on the top of the line Lennox (G61V) for $5688. My house
>>is around 3200 square feet and I live in Pennsylvania.
>>What do you folks think of this? Seems expensive to me, but I guess
>>over some period of time I'll save money due to the increased
>>efficiency. On the other hand, the old furnace has worked well up to
>>now. I believe the company to be reputable.
>>I am anxious to hear your opinions. Thank you for educating me.
> Why not try the obvious?
> Look for 2 more estimates/opinions from companies that you would
> consider having replace/repair your system and then decide for
> yourself.
> I mean, c'mon. What'd, you think we own a crystal ball or something?
> Bubba
>
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Posted by Bubba on August 19, 2006, 7:49 am
Jesus H Christ! How fuckin stupid are you? You cant even comprehend
when you get a reasonable answer. GET A COUPLE OTHER ESTIMATES! That
is the ONLY way you will even begin to know if you are getting a
"deal" or getting fucked. Do you understand that when you post a
question in here you are asking people about a price from one end of
the globe to the other. Pricing means NOTHING in here. Get a couple
esimates and watch the wide difference in pricing you get in just your
little small corner of the city. Now, come in here and start asking
guys from all over the globe about pricing and see the huge
differences you get.
Are you starting to catch on? Now take your pissy attitude and stick
it up your ass.
Bubba
>Sorry I asked. I thought I would get a reasonable response.
>> On 18 Aug 2006 14:24:25 -0700, coylerj@anes.upmc.edu wrote:
>>>Folks:
>>>I would like to ask your opinion on this matter, as you all know a lot
>>>more about this stuff than I do. I've got a 15yr old Lennox furnace
>>>that works well, but needs the blower/fan unit replaced. I was quoted
>>>a price of $975 for this, labor and tax included. The furnace, I
>>>thought, was 80% efficiency, but the estimator guy told me it's
>>>actually 60%. Other than the fact that it's noisy right now (hence the
>>>need for the repair), it has been working well.
>>>The guy suggested I think about replacing it due to its age. He gave
>>>me a price on the top of the line Lennox (G61V) for $5688. My house
>>>is around 3200 square feet and I live in Pennsylvania.
>>>What do you folks think of this? Seems expensive to me, but I guess
>>>over some period of time I'll save money due to the increased
>>>efficiency. On the other hand, the old furnace has worked well up to
>>>now. I believe the company to be reputable.
>>>I am anxious to hear your opinions. Thank you for educating me.
>> Why not try the obvious?
>> Look for 2 more estimates/opinions from companies that you would
>> consider having replace/repair your system and then decide for
>> yourself.
>> I mean, c'mon. What'd, you think we own a crystal ball or something?
>> Bubba
>>
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Posted by Bob Pietrangelo on August 20, 2006, 6:08 am
> Jesus H Christ! How fuckin stupid are you? You cant even comprehend
> when you get a reasonable answer. GET A COUPLE OTHER ESTIMATES! That
> is the ONLY way you will even begin to know if you are getting a
> "deal" or getting fucked.
Never ever try and get a deal. Always look for the most competent company
to install your equipment. 5600 is a little high. Do you have AC also?
15 years and a large repair would indicate to me that a new furnace is in
line.
What part of PA
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Posted by Steve Kraus on August 19, 2006, 1:46 pm
They're always hostile to homeowners asking questions but they have a point
that it would be hard to say what would be a fair price in your area. Get
a couple more estimates and post what you found out. Since it seems likely
they'll be less the next person reading will have an "ah ha" moment and go
get several estimates before even asking the question.
Before anyone else has to say it I will point out that the lowest price
even on the same item is not always the best value since there may be
substantial differences in expertise, installation workmanship, parts
inventory and willingness to stand behind the product not to mention coming
to the rescue if something craps out when it's a holiday weekend and below
zero temps.
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>I would like to ask your opinion on this matter, as you all know a lot
>more about this stuff than I do. I've got a 15yr old Lennox furnace
>that works well, but needs the blower/fan unit replaced. I was quoted
>a price of $975 for this, labor and tax included. The furnace, I
>thought, was 80% efficiency, but the estimator guy told me it's
>actually 60%. Other than the fact that it's noisy right now (hence the
>need for the repair), it has been working well.
>The guy suggested I think about replacing it due to its age. He gave
>me a price on the top of the line Lennox (G61V) for $5688. My house
>is around 3200 square feet and I live in Pennsylvania.
>What do you folks think of this? Seems expensive to me, but I guess
>over some period of time I'll save money due to the increased
>efficiency. On the other hand, the old furnace has worked well up to
>now. I believe the company to be reputable.
>I am anxious to hear your opinions. Thank you for educating me.