"Taylor Weaver" wrote in message
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Our house is covered under a home warranty (HMS / Homesure, a subsidiary
of Cross Country Group).

Sorry to hear that. Home warranites are not worth a damn.




They eventually presented the option of either replacing with a basic
furnace or a cash credit to have it done ourselves.
. The cash option is great,
although it is also based on a minimum installation, $1000 total.



Take the money and get a reputable heater guy to do the work. Be sure you
truly need a new furnace and be sre to get an efficient one.

How much have you paid in premiums and how much are you collecting? They
are in business to make a profit, not provide services. If you were to put
that money into the bank, you'll come out far ahead over the years.
Ed

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