[jeremyhall.tech.sc]

Lennox UH24A-045 (X) furnace or
Trane XB 80 40,000 btu 1 stage furnace

I've received quotes on both, pretty equivalent. The unit only serves one room (put on as an addition years ago), and is located in the attic above. Price includes new t-stat.

I'm replacing a 30+ yr old Singer (!) furnace, well beyond its useful life and probably less than 50% efficient at this point. Load calcs say I need about 25K btus but these are the smallest units I can find. AC is fine, and evaporator coil will not be replaced. Been trying to check ratings on these but can't find any.

Would appreciate any experience, thoughts, or guidance.

im not gonna be biased here but, our closest lennox dealer is 400 miles away so i have to wait on parts , just something to think about.

also the installation is the important part , whichever company you are leaning towards should be checked out Thoroughly and heres a few things to ask them :

what are the warranties , both labor and parts?

whats the expected life of the unit?

( get these two answers in contract , written and hold them to it!)

also,

what is their required maintenance to up hold labor or extended labor warranties?

(this should be in writing also !)

do they have any references or customer satisfaction surveys you can read over ? they should have at-least 3 , i rotate them out from time to time.


if they act reclusive on any of these subjects then ditch the co. and keep looking...


there is nothing worse than having a unit break down 3 years after the install, and the installing co. either

A.) no longer in buisness.

B.) doesnt cover warranty work with out maintenance being kept up.

C.) can install like a golden champion , but cant fix it ! :gah:



these are some things to consider when buying any thing cars, boats, appliances.......