smcjensen wrote:
On Oct 31, 9:24 am, http://www.thehvacmedic.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl
wrote:
On Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:43:38 -0000, smcjensen
wrote:

I have Carrier gas furnaces in the house, one upstairs, one
downstairs. Home was built in 1990. They eat thermocouples, which
are apparently the devices that keep the pilot light lit. Three
have failed in the last few years and low and behold, the upstairs
has failed again. By failure, I mean the pilot light won't stay
lit. Any explanation or solution to the recurring problem?
Looking at the part from previous replacements, looks like a do it
yourself job to replace. I've done major automotive work so it
doesn't seem too intimidating to me, just awkward to get to.

I've also had to replace the circuit boards a number of times over
the years at $300+ per pop and other parts like ignitors and
capacitors. Since when are furnaces as reliable as a 1987 Pontiac?
Needless to say if I ever have to replace them they won't be
Carriers.

I am just curious, with the effiency of todays systems why you would
keep throwing your money at something that is 12 years old and has a
standing pilot? No offense but that is just dumb.

No offense taken although replacing 12 year old furnaces sounds dumb
to me. High efficiency furnaces are not cheap.

Cheaper than you think.

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Zyp