any furnace guys in here?

[946speedz]

well had a furnace guy come clean our furnace(fuel oil) today because our house was smelling like fuel oil, more than usual. He looks it over and it appears that we have a oil leak inside the furnace and fire pot(?) is almost completely gone, which could burn through the floor or the furnace and then we would really have a problem. Any furnace installers in the house? or have any experience with fuel oil furnaces? Just as things financially were on the up and up for us, it is from 1972 so i guess we are lucky but i just dont know what we should do. time to switch to natural gas or just upgrade our existing to a new fuel oil. any tips/help/knowledge/experience is greatly appreciated.:banana1:
ryan:fire

[SSDude]

Awsomeears 3 2 1

He might be able to help you

http://brewcitymuscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23870

[Korndogg]

I could come take a look at it but I don't want to take any business away from awesomeears...lol

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

When I lived with oil burners I found it would stink if they overfilled the tank, or filled it very high.

Is it a forced air jobbie ? If so a busted heat exchanger could cost you your life burning that crap, or atleast turn your house black inside. :(

[946speedz]

well our pump was shot, he tried hookin up new pump, fittings wont work, so it looks like tomorrow is a new furnace day........anyone have an idea on average for new furnace installed? i got a quote from beaver dam, 2 stage 90-95% efficiency 3500 installed. i have 2 companies coming over tomorrow for quotes, i guess i have no idea what an average price would be for a new furnace. we have natural gas lines running into our basement for our dryer.

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

What you put sounds about average.

[awsomeears]

depending on what it is................... :)

[Lash]

$3500 would be about right for a 95%....name brand of course....coming from a shop. More around $2500 for a 90% (90-92%)


What kind of furnace are they talking about putting in?
How much of the old stuff are they taking out?

[awsomeears]

$3500 would be about right for a 95%....name brand of course....coming from a shop. More around $2500 for a 90% (90-92%)


What kind of furnace are they talking about putting in?
How much of the old stuff are they taking out?


$3500 for a %95 would be on the cheap side (few hundred or so)
$2800 to $3500 for a %90 would be about normal.

There are so many variables in pricing, ive worked for two companys and both are totally different. 1st company was all about under bidding everyone and slamming it in as fast as you can. No customer relations or Nothing !!!!!!!!

Thats why we did state jobs in the north side, we never talked to anyone. Got in Got out, still did a decent job but could have done much much more.

Where I'm working now were all about customer relations, following up and throwing in furnace tune ups so that next year we can keep a tab on the furnace we just installed. Plus the craftsmanship is Top Notch !!!!!!!!

946speedz and I already talked about this stuff and I might be able to get out there tomorrow. If not I talked to him what to look for. I wish he lived closer because I could possibly pull this off tonight, but being 40 - 45 mins away puts a damper on thing.


:thumbsup

[Lash]

$3500 for a %95 would be on the cheap side (few hundred or so)
$2800 to $3500 for a %90 would be about normal.



I guess it all depends on how much you get your furnaces for :shades

[jamest]

What is the average life for a gas furnace? I have a Lennox that was installed in 2000 by the previous home owner. I know shit can happen but was wondering if there is an average life for a regularly maintained unit.:confused

[jbiscuit]

if it was installed in 2000 it BETTER have quite a bit of life left in it! My Lennox was installed in 1988 and it runs great!

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

What is the average life for a gas furnace? I have a Lennox that was installed in 2000 by the previous home owner. I know shit can happen but was wondering if there is an average life for a regularly maintained unit.:confused

For a forced air unit I would say 20 years, there are plenty older and many newer.

[Lash]

Proper installation and maintenance is key on how long your furnace will last. If it is installed incorrectly or you don't take care of it....you'll be lucky if it lasts 5-10 years.

[y2kws6]

awsomeears I sent you a couple PM's.

Dan

[awsomeears]

awsomeears I sent you a couple PM's.

Dan

Totally my fault for not calling you, I will call you tomorrow :thumbsup

[awsomeears]

What is the average life for a gas furnace? I have a Lennox that was installed in 2000 by the previous home owner. I know shit can happen but was wondering if there is an average life for a regularly maintained unit.:confused

15 - 18 years :thumbsup

This comes straight from my book I got at a meeting about this exact question, I'm asking this question 4 times a day :goof

That doesn't mean after 18 years its time to junk it :D

[Lash]

15 - 18 years :thumbsup

This comes straight from my book I got at a meeting about this exact question, I'm asking this question 4 times a day :goof

That doesn't mean after 18 years its time to junk it :D

It doesn't mean it'll last 18 either.

It's funny how you still see a good deal of the older stuf around that has lasted 30-40 years.....but you rarely see a "newer technology" furnace last more than 20-22 years.
A lot of the newest stuff still has yet to be 'time tested'.

[Reverend Cooper]

i dont claim to know much about furnaces,but older usually means not very efficient newer is so what saves the most money.

[Lash]

i dont claim to know much about furnaces,but older usually means not very efficient newer is so what saves the most money.

You can buy and a lot of people still do buy NEW 80% furnaces.

You can basically think of it this way...

Think of 100% as $1 of gas you stick into the furnace. With an 80% furnace.....only 80 cents of that dollar is being put to good use....the rest is being pissed out the window. Do the math for the rest :thumbsup
Efficiency also depends on a few other variables too (such as proper duct sizing) but you catch the drift.

[Korndogg]

Anyone got any questions about steam? or large pipes? or hot water heat? or stick welding? If so, i can answer that. hahahaha

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

Anyone got any questions about steam? or large pipes? or hot water heat? or stick welding? If so, i can answer that. hahahaha

How long can I expect the 110 year old hot water radiator feed pipes to last before they start springing leaks inside the walls ? :confused

[Korndogg]

lol geeze. seriously?

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

Appreciate the post count. :D

[Korndogg]

haha nice