"CBhvac" stephenaddressscfrewedonpurpose@carolinabreezehva c.com
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The motor which drives the clockwork mechanism has failed resulting in
the inability to open the gas valve and thus supply heat. So say both
myself and the plumber. He of course would like to sell me a new
furnace at about $6500 something that I'm resisting. I understand that
parts are no longer available for the 1930-ish Janitol controls
although I don't know why not. I can buy parts for a 1930's Packard
car--albeit paying an arm and a leg. Janitrol still exist but don't
even seem to have a website.

Two things...plumbers are NOT Heating contractors...thats one...

This one has "licensed HVAC contractor" on his business card and the
side of his truck. Just looking though the yellow pages for plumbers
shows many of them assert licensing for installation and repair of gas
furnaces and boilers.

And Janitrol has a website, but there is NO parts information, and I can
promise you, they no longer make parts for the part you are talking about.
Goodman, Janitrols parent, does not offer this part either...however, its
not the fact that it can not be converted over to newer parts..it can...its
about the fact that no one I know will touch it. I wont. I can see my
insurance company now if something were to go wrong..in anyway...

Back to the drawing board. Why can't I replace the 24 volt motor with
a generic one? How do I search (Google) for a supplier? What I'd
really like is someone who offers a service of "Send me your old one
and we'll send you a new one with the appropriate drive shaft". How
would I search for a supplier here?

Forget it..this trade is not like that. Consider that part obsolete,
done....gone...nada...and move on.

Neither is the automobile business but there are people who make a
business of supplying obsolete parts or fabricating them when
necessary.

Alternatively, just as there a people who rebuild generators on cars
aren't there places that rebuild either the motor or the clockwork
mechanism itself. I understand it might require fabrication of some
parts but I have no idea how to go about looking for these things.

Look..you wont find a reliable one..this is one case, where it IS a losing
battle.

I have a rebuilt starter motor in my car. Quite reliable, thank you.

Alternatively, I'm not sure I trust the plumber and his "No current
controls available with a 24 inch blast tube"

OK..then...in simplest terms...STOP.
If you dont trust him, WHY are you even considering using him?????

News flash: I don't trust ANY plumber, HVAC contractor, or
electrician, especially those who want to go for the most expensive
option.

Give ya a hint tho..I have put in furnaces for less than your guy wants to
throw control parts at it.

Including removal of all that asbestos?



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