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Posted by Noon-Air on October 30, 2006, 6:18 pm
check Consumer Reports, then do a little homework, and call some local
contractors to come talk to you about your system and what it needs to be
brought up to current code.
>I have a rather old Bryant funace, series SE-G, upflow 100-394U
> according to the data plate. The wiring between the motor and a relay
> managed to touch a burner and short. In addition to melting the motor
> wiring together, some of the other control wiring attached to the fan
> control has shorted. I replaced the scorched wiring and it is running
> again but the severe corrosion I saw have scared me into looking for
> replacement.
>
> Can anybody give me an idea how old this furnace may be? I haven't had
> any luck matching that series or part number in google, so I suspect it
> may date to the second world war.
>
> Since I took the day off to fix this issue in case I needed to chase
> parts, I have been looking at replacement costs also. I see in this
> forum that concord is not a recommended brand. How about westinghouse,
> gibson? Are these all contractor grade/undesirable names? I would like
> to replace it myself - I used to be an aircraft mechanic so sheet
> metal, plumbing and wiring don't bother me.
>
> What is a reliable brand to look at, keeping in mind that this is an
> old house and I would like to find parts when necessary. Mid range may
> be another way to express it.
>
> Thanks
>
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