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Posted by TURTLE on July 12, 2005, 1:10 am
>I am looking for advice on how to go about buying and finding an installer for
>a new gas furnace.
>
> We've had our furnace for 40+ years. This past winter a repair man
> recommended we get a new furnace during the summer as this one has seen better
> days. If it were my house I would probably try to stick it out for another
> year. However, my elderly father doesn't want to be stuck in the middle of
> winter without heat. So, he wants to replace it. He's kept it pretty well
> maintained over the years. Some of the parts are not that old. Actually, I
> don't think the furnace is that old. But, that's what he tells me.
>
> He owns an old Victorian-styled home with 8 large rooms. Overall it's not
> very well insulated. He would like to have dual zoned heating... depending on
> cost. The house only has one zone right now. Is that a big deal to put in?
>
> I know practically nothing about plumbing. Thus, I would hire someone to do
> all the work from removal to installation. (Although, if I could save a $200
> or more removing this unit, I probably could get a friend of mine help me if
> needed. I would have to take into consideration the weight. I would imagine
> these units are probably very heavy to move.)
>
> My question is where should I begin looking for a new furnace and plumber to
> do the work?
>
> I did a Google search and came up with this site
>
> http://www.consumersearch.com/www/house_and_home/furnaces/
> http://www.consumersearch.com/www/house_and_home/furnaces/fullstory.html#intro
>
> Seems one of the top rated units is the Rheem Classic 90 Plus with Comfort
> Control with an estimated installed cost of $3,000. We live in a cold climate
> so a high efficiency unit seem like it would make more sense. Anyone have any
> experience with these new styled units? Are they worth the extra $$$
>
> They do have some good general advice in this article. (See below)
>
> "Because of the currently tightly regulated market, getting a quality furnace
> is much easier. Getting the right contractor may be more difficult. Experts
> stress again and again the importance of taking your time to find a good HVAC
> professional. The best way to start is to ask friends and neighbors for
> references, ask your utility company for recommendations, or start in the
> phone book. Contractors should be licensed and have appropriate insurance,
> liability and workman's comp paperwork. You will need a permit before work is
> started, and most contractors will procure this for you."
>
>
This is Turtle.
I could not disarguee with a Rheem Class 90 but the most important thing of all
is a Good installer.
I would want a Mickey mouse brand if it was installed by a Good installer. I
would not want the best brand made on this earth installed by a poor installer.
TURTLE
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