From what I know, Trane runs a bit expensive. If you can get a Trane
for 3500, the Bryant guy sounds high.

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"Paul Isaacs" wrote in message
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Well, thanks everyone for replies. Yes I though $800 quite high for a
humidifier. My plumber who seems very honest recommended the hvac
company as
being honest, but I'm not sure as hvac man keeps saying he's honest. I
definitely will get other bids and look to a higher efficiency unit.
As for
wanting a humidifier with a forced-air system, my house sure feels dry
during heating season so that's a definite plus for me. And no, the
$4500
does not include AC. No one mentioned other brand furnaces, my
neighbor had
a Trane installed a couple of years ago for around $3500.


"Paul Isaacs" wrote in message
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I have an old Singer furnace, model GL1406, which I'm told is over 30
years
old (I've owned the house for 23 years). Except for two recent minor
electrical problems which cut off power to the blower motor, the unit
has
been working fine. I have been told, however, that the blower
bearings are
not in great shape and I should get a new furnace and it would be a
lot
more efficient. Our gas bills, in NYC, have been very high lately,
but is
it worth $4500 for a new Carrier 80% efficient furnace + $800 for a
"by-pass humidifier" to gain that efficiency? Prices include
installation
and readapting ductwork, plumbing and electric. Which other brands
should I
consider?