Furnace check up: they found issues
Hey everyone,
Not an expert in HVAC at all but we've had this furnace for about 12-14 years now. Its a Bryant.
I called Doctor HVAC based on their solid reputation, just for a regular maintenance today. They had a couple of findings:
Heat exchanger: there are extreme temperature stress points on it. When it fails or cracks, theres a danger for carbon monoxide.
Speed blower motor: overworking - not being efficient i guess?
I have been quoted a total of 3700 to replace these things.
I checked with Bryant and it looks like theres a 10 year parts warranty. Long expired.
Questions:
The easy one: should I do it? Wait until next winter. Or wait until this thing totally fails?
Hard one: Replace the parts or just buy a new one? And if replacing, is a heat pump practical? If furnace, what should I look for in a new furnace?
Thanks for all the help!
Side note: The hot water tank is rented and its getting old and its around the same age. Hasn't shown any signs of dying. Continue to rent or buy it out?
AC is around the same age as well lol.
I feel like I have a tsunami of HVAC expenses coming up.
Not an expert in HVAC at all but we've had this furnace for about 12-14 years now. Its a Bryant.
I called Doctor HVAC based on their solid reputation, just for a regular maintenance today. They had a couple of findings:
Heat exchanger: there are extreme temperature stress points on it. When it fails or cracks, theres a danger for carbon monoxide.
Speed blower motor: overworking - not being efficient i guess?
I have been quoted a total of 3700 to replace these things.
I checked with Bryant and it looks like theres a 10 year parts warranty. Long expired.
Questions:
The easy one: should I do it? Wait until next winter. Or wait until this thing totally fails?
Hard one: Replace the parts or just buy a new one? And if replacing, is a heat pump practical? If furnace, what should I look for in a new furnace?
Thanks for all the help!
Side note: The hot water tank is rented and its getting old and its around the same age. Hasn't shown any signs of dying. Continue to rent or buy it out?
AC is around the same age as well lol.
I feel like I have a tsunami of HVAC expenses coming up.