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Posted by Ed Hotaling on January 11, 2004 at 08:13:36 from (199.232.76.250):
In Reply to: OT: high efficiency furnaces, would like opinions posted by KURT (mi) on January 11, 2004 at 03:23:09:
I worked in the HVAC business for more years than I care to remember. When the high efficiency furnaces first came out, the folks installing them tried to do it the same way as they did the old 50% efficiency units. The reason they got a bad rap is that the installation instructions have to be followed TO THE LETTER or you will have trouble. Even the ones with big design flaws run well if installed correctly. As for your specific problem, that can happen with any furnace, regardless of design. It sounds like you have an old-school service man. The old school guys I worked with tought me a lot, but I had to learn to follow mfr's instructions on my own. That said, I had more trouble with 80% furnaces because of flue condensation. Again, the installation makes the difference. If the guy hooking it up thinks he's still working in the 1960's, you will have trouble. If the installer does it right, any hot air furnace should last between 15 and 20 years with regular maintenance (above all else, KEEP THE FILTER CLEAN!!). Of course, everyone makes a stinker and there are a few that will go on for ages. If you do change to a low-efficiency furnace, make sure the flue is installed EXACTLY as the instructions say or you will be very dissatisfied with it.
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