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Furnace recommendations lanman 03-31-2008
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on April 1, 2008, 4:31 pm


> On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:29:13 -0400, "Joseph Meehan"
...


>
> While this may be good advice, it's slanted towards what's best for
> the installer, not the customer. "Trust me" is hard to do with so many
> unscrupulous contractors running loose. Even an honest contractor may
> select something with a higher profit margin or minimum features
> allowing for easier maintenance. I'd prefer to educate myself on
> what's available, solicit advice from disinterested parties, and make
> an informed decision.
>
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That is true enough. I certainly did not emprise the importance of your
choice of contractors. It is the most important choice and critical for the
job. Asking neighbors, friends, co-workers and family members is a good
first step.

Keep in mind that the cheapest bid is not likely to be the best or
cheapest in the long run, but it could be.

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Posted by ransley on April 1, 2008, 7:42 pm
> I am in need of a new furnace for a rental property. The property is a
> small cape, and the size of the furnace needed is 85K BTU, and it uses
> oil.
>
> I'm told by friends that the brand of furnace is less important than
> the burner, and that as long as it has a Beckett burner all will be
> well.
>
> Can anyone recommend a good furnace with no frills, a Beckett burner,
> and an efficiency rating around 85% that a non-licensed consumer can
> purchase at a discount warehouse. Thanks...
>
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A regular furnace will be near a max of 83% not 85% efficient,, a
condensing unit will be 92-96%, it will allow you to raise rents
Quicker. Tenants move if not happy. .

Posted by lanman on April 2, 2008, 5:28 pm
On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:42:38 -0700 (PDT), ransley

>> I am in need of a new furnace for a rental property. The property is a
>> small cape, and the size of the furnace needed is 85K BTU, and it uses
>> oil.
>>
>> I'm told by friends that the brand of furnace is less important than
>> the burner, and that as long as it has a Beckett burner all will be
>> well.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a good furnace with no frills, a Beckett burner,
>> and an efficiency rating around 85% that a non-licensed consumer can
>> purchase at a discount warehouse. Thanks...
>>
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>A regular furnace will be near a max of 83% not 85% efficient,, a
>condensing unit will be 92-96%, it will allow you to raise rents
>Quicker. Tenants move if not happy. .

That's a good point. All things being equal, what is the cost
difference in the monthly bill for an 83% efficient furnace vs. a 92%
efficient furnace?
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Posted by Jim Elbrecht on April 3, 2008, 7:54 am

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>That's a good point. All things being equal, what is the cost
>difference in the monthly bill for an 83% efficient furnace vs. a 92%
>efficient furnace?

I'm probably missing a step- but roughly 9%.

Jim

Posted by lanman on April 3, 2008, 8:34 am
wrote:

>
>-snip-
>>That's a good point. All things being equal, what is the cost
>>difference in the monthly bill for an 83% efficient furnace vs. a 92%
>>efficient furnace?
>
>I'm probably missing a step- but roughly 9%.
>
>Jim

LOL.

Is it really that straightforward, e.g., a $100 bill would be $91 with
the better furnace?

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