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Posted by StephanieKahl on September 16, 2005, 12:50 am
Hi, I'm new to the forum and am a novice when it comes to HVAC. We ar
planning to purchase a two-stage variable speed (side vent) gas furnac
and have the decision down to 2 bids:
1. Maytag 92% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty
2. Carrier 94.5% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty but priced $60
more than the Maytag
I have found lots of info on Carrier--so feel good about that product
But we can't find a lot of info on Maytag. My husband feels that ther
is probably no difference between the quality of the two products an
wants to go with the cheaper Maytag. I am hesitant b/c they've onl
been on the market for 4 years.
If you had to choose between the 2, which would it be, given the $60
price difference? Any suggestions or info would be appreciated. Bot
installers are highly reputable (per Angie's List, our prior experienc
and others' input).
Thanks,
Stephani
StephanieKah
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Posted by Brian on September 16, 2005, 6:11 am
StephanieKahl wrote:
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> Hi, I'm new to the forum and am a novice when it comes to HVAC. We are
> planning to purchase a two-stage variable speed (side vent) gas furnace
> and have the decision down to 2 bids:
> 1. Maytag 92% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty
> 2. Carrier 94.5% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty but priced $600
> more than the Maytag
> I have found lots of info on Carrier--so feel good about that product.
> But we can't find a lot of info on Maytag. My husband feels that there
> is probably no difference between the quality of the two products and
> wants to go with the cheaper Maytag. I am hesitant b/c they've only
> been on the market for 4 years.
> If you had to choose between the 2, which would it be, given the $600
> price difference? Any suggestions or info would be appreciated. Both
> installers are highly reputable (per Angie's List, our prior experience
> and others' input).
Maytag made by Nordyne. Given choice I would go with Carrier, also
Maytag is not a bad product. If you want to save $600 Maytag would work
well.
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Posted by Brian V on September 16, 2005, 7:53 am
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> Hi, I'm new to the forum and am a novice when it comes to HVAC. We are
> planning to purchase a two-stage variable speed (side vent) gas furnace
> and have the decision down to 2 bids:
> 1. Maytag 92% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty
> 2. Carrier 94.5% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty but priced $600
> more than the Maytag
> I have found lots of info on Carrier--so feel good about that product.
> But we can't find a lot of info on Maytag. My husband feels that there
> is probably no difference between the quality of the two products and
> wants to go with the cheaper Maytag. I am hesitant b/c they've only
> been on the market for 4 years.
> If you had to choose between the 2, which would it be, given the $600
> price difference? Any suggestions or info would be appreciated. Both
> installers are highly reputable (per Angie's List, our prior experience
> and others' input).
> Thanks,
> Stephanie
> --
> StephanieKahl
What's your anual heating bill? 2.5% more effecient should be a no brainer
if you live in a heavy use area, will pay for itself very quickly. Even if
they were equal I would still opt for the Carrier, that's what Carrier does,
let Maytag make their washers and driers.
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Posted by StephanieKahl on September 16, 2005, 9:59 am
We just moved into the house at the end of spring, so I do not have an
accurate idea of heating costs.
Thanks for the feedback.
--Stephanie
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Posted by SQLit on September 16, 2005, 7:56 am
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> We just moved into the house at the end of spring, so I do not have an
> accurate idea of heating costs.
call the utility and ask for the highest and lowest previous bill for the
home. It will only be a guide but you will have an idea of what to expect
this winter.
I believe I would call some more contractors and get another price for a
different make
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> planning to purchase a two-stage variable speed (side vent) gas furnace
> and have the decision down to 2 bids:
> 1. Maytag 92% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty
> 2. Carrier 94.5% 80K BTU furnace; 10-yr. p/l warranty but priced $600
> more than the Maytag
> I have found lots of info on Carrier--so feel good about that product.
> But we can't find a lot of info on Maytag. My husband feels that there
> is probably no difference between the quality of the two products and
> wants to go with the cheaper Maytag. I am hesitant b/c they've only
> been on the market for 4 years.
> If you had to choose between the 2, which would it be, given the $600
> price difference? Any suggestions or info would be appreciated. Both
> installers are highly reputable (per Angie's List, our prior experience
> and others' input).