Pulse Type Gas Forced Hot Air Heating Furnaces ?
Hello;
Will be replacing a gas, forced hot air heating furnace in a typical split level home, here in the Northeast. Am trying to learn more about the basics, prior to starting calling in contractors for quotes. I remember at one time the Pulse Type of furnace was quite popular. I have read about over the years some good things about them, and a slew of real horror stories. Are they still made ? Pros and cons for this type ? Noise level still "bad" ? As far as the regular gas furnaces go, Carrier and Am. Standard still the yardsticks to go by ? Thanks, B, |
Pulse? wasnt that Lennox`s lemon? Are they still made? Consumer reports
just put out a 7 year survey in the Feb issue on reliability. American Standard was the top brand. Goodman the bottom. |
On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:56:26 -0500, Robert11 wrote:
Hello; Will be replacing a gas, forced hot air heating furnace in a typical split level home, here in the Northeast. I remember at one time the Pulse Type of furnace was quite popular. I have read about over the years some good things about them, and a slew of real horror stories. When I bought my first house, I noticed what sounded like a car idling at night and thought somebody was casing the neighborhood. While raking leaves, I noticed 2 PVC pipes on the side of my neighbor's house that sounded like a generator running (with PVC exhaust?). Turned out to be one of those pulse furnaces. While the noise does not really bother me next door across a double lot now that I know what it is, it does bother the owner of the furnace who had made various unsuccessful attempts to muffle it. I instead enjoy good old fashioned comfortable 1-pipe steam heat. |
Robert11 wrote:
Hello; Will be replacing a gas, forced hot air heating furnace in a typical split level home, here in the Northeast. Am trying to learn more about the basics, prior to starting calling in contractors for quotes. I remember at one time the Pulse Type of furnace was quite popular. I have read about over the years some good things about them, and a slew of real horror stories. Are they still made ? Pros and cons for this type ? Noise level still "bad" ? As far as the regular gas furnaces go, Carrier and Am. Standard still the yardsticks to go by ? Thanks, B, In the long run, you are probably better off to stay with a brand name with parts availability and knowledgeable repair people. |
"David Efflandt" wrote in message ... On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:56:26 -0500, Robert11 wrote: Hello; Will be replacing a gas, forced hot air heating furnace in a typical split level home, here in the Northeast. I remember at one time the Pulse Type of furnace was quite popular. I have read about over the years some good things about them, and a slew of real horror stories. When I bought my first house, I noticed what sounded like a car idling at night and thought somebody was casing the neighborhood. While raking leaves, I noticed 2 PVC pipes on the side of my neighbor's house that sounded like a generator running (with PVC exhaust?). Turned out to be one of those pulse furnaces. While the noise does not really bother me next door across a double lot now that I know what it is, it does bother the owner of the furnace who had made various unsuccessful attempts to muffle it. I instead enjoy good old fashioned comfortable 1-pipe steam heat. You don't hear that often, liking the steam stuff. Congratulations! Have you ever been to the Wall? http://forums.invision.net/Main.cfm?CFApp=2 |
"The Wall" a moderated group where normal polite pros answer anybodys
questions about anything regarding HVAC Alt hvac an unmoderated bunch of PJMs cronies who tell every H.O. to east **** and in following PjM have a crap for a group |
"m Ransley" wrote in message ... "The Wall" a moderated group where normal polite pros answer anybodys questions about anything regarding HVAC Alt hvac an unmoderated bunch of PJMs cronies who tell every H.O. to east **** and in following PjM have a crap for a group You peeked... :) There are still a good group of techs there if you don't mind wading through the "crap". It's only a few guys over there who bug it up. It must be their egos are too big, but with a few plonks it works out ok. I actually prefer directing the HOs to this NG. And have come here to help where I can. I believe you have to be careful when giving advice on repairing electrical and gas equipment for safety reasons. Joseph |
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