"Capt Retardo and the Skidmarks" wrote in
message ...
Previously in alt.home.repair, Bubba
proclaimed :

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:00:04 -0500, wideglide01
wrote:

Previously in alt.home.repair, "Steve@carolinabreezehvac"
proclaimed :


"xxx" wrote in message
...
m Ransley wrote:
Consumers Reports has one good article and test. So you didnt
look
enough. What zone are you, area.


I have a to subscription Consumer Reports On-Line, but am unable to
find any ratings on furnaces. Any Help would be appreciated.

Thanks

You can read all you want about them..they are ALL about the same,
other
than prices of parts,and the name on the unit means NOTHING..its the
quality
of the installer that matters....period.
Find an installer you trust, can check out, and go with what he has.


I have to agree. Most now are pretty much the same. Just compare
prices and energy efficiency rating. And most importantly, get a
reputable installer and don't think that whatever they quote you for
the furnace and installation charge is standard pricing.

When we shopped for a new furnace/air conditioner unit, from the
*same* manufacturer we were quoted as much as $3,000 difference
between various heating/ac installers.

Also, don't always believe the installer when they recommend a
particular unit/brand. Many times they are pushing a particular brand
because they're getting manufacturer incentives and has nothing to do
with one unit being better than another (as quoted from a friend of
mine that's been in the business for more than 20 years).

Just stick with a major brand so you won't get stuck later with
expensive repairs because the parts are proprietary.

You were correct until you got to the very last sentence. Then your
wisdom hit the floor.
Major Brand? Try Lennox and Carrier. Ask for the price on a Carrier or
Lennox circuit board, pressure switch or gas valve, etc.
Then try the same on a Goodman, Nordyne or even a Rheem. You'll find
major differences in prices for the same type part. Lennox and Carrier
parts have gold in them it seems.
Bubba


I stand corrected. You are absolutely correct. I didn't catch what I
had posted until you replied. We had a Carrier before we swapped it
out for a Rheem. The price to maintain the Carrier was out of this
world and for some reason, it was always Murphys Law that whatever
part that just happen to die on us, had to be carried by donkey from
Muldavia and made on the laps of virgins *and* made only two months
out of the year and, of course, in limited quality with rare metals
only found on Mars.


And the Lennox parts come from a place only known to Dave...and hes
dead..LOL






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