topic Re: Gas Furnace in Home

Gas Furnace

Bird mama — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:06:29 GMT

I want to replace my gas furnace and A/C system in the spring. Currently, I have an old Lennox Whisperheat furnace and Lennox A/C.

I'm thinking about another Lennox System and am also considering Carrier brand.

If you're replaced your furnace in the last couple of years, what brand did you choose? Are you pleased with your system's performance?

Thanks for your time.

Re: Gas Furnace

itsmagic — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:48:45 GMT

I have had a Lennox furnace and air conditioner too for the last 14 years. If I had to get a new one I would stick with Lennox since I have been very happy with them.

Re: Gas Furnace

judy0330 — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:53:35 GMT

Good timing! The wiring for our new system was installed today and the equipment will be installed on Tuesday. We are actually converting from oil to gas. We did a lot of research and for us it came down to Lennox -- American Standard -- or Trane (which is owned by American Standard.) We went with Lennox. We are replacing both our furnace and a/c. (Also hot water heater.) Unfortunately I cannot give you a review of the equipment but a friend had a new Lennox a/c installed this past summer and has been very happy with it!

Re: Gas Furnace

author — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:17:54 GMT

Two years ago we replaced our 20-year-old Lennox furnace and AC with new Lennox units, a 2-stage furnace, and their best and biggest AC. We LOVE them, so effiecient, cost much less to run, and the house is evenly warm or cool. No waiting for the heat or ac to kick in, just always a nice comfy temp, that you choose. We did get some energy rebates for doing this, so check with your dealer or state to see if they would apply.

Our old units were extremely reliable too; we are glad we stayed with the brand.

Re: Gas Furnace

Lipstickdiva — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:59:05 GMT

We replaced our ac 2 years ago with Lennox. They offer the longest/best warranty.

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Buck-i-Nana — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:12:38 GMT

I put in a Lennox 93% efficient gas furnace and Lennox central a/c system 2 years ago this coming March. I replaced a Kenmore system and the difference is incredible. The system is quiet, efficient and while my gas and electric bills weren't horrible before, I still saved quite a bit of money on my utilities.

Re: Gas Furnace

mac116 — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:07:46 GMT

We had a Lennox furnace and air conditioner for nearly 30 years. When we replaced the systems last summer, we went with Lennox again (93% efficient) We live in a cold climate, and our bills are much lower with the newer furnace. Love it!

Re: Gas Furnace

LonestarBabs — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:28:40 GMT

Lennox. No question. My Dad was a mechanical engineer with Lennox and retired from the company. While growing up, we only had a Lennox furnace and A/C system in our house. I learned a lot from Dad about HVAC systems. When I bought my house 16 years ago, it had a builder grade Carrier system which made a lot of noise and wasn't energy efficient. When I could afford it, I replaced that with a Lennox 2-stage gas furnace and A/C system -- my utility bills went down about 30-35% and the temperature in the house was much more comfortable. I sold the house last year, and really hated to part with that Lennox system -- it was a beaut!

Just replaced the 10-year old Lennox gas furnace in my current house with a new 2-stage Lennox unit and the utility bill dropped while making the house more comfortable. Best warranty in the business.

Lennox. No question.

Re: Gas Furnace

Bird mama — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:40:15 GMT

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I was 99% sure I was going to go with a Lennox package. Mine was in the house when I bought it so it is not considered high efficiency. I'm not that crazy about high efficiency anything, lol, but what are you going to do? The government allows nothing else :-)

Re: Gas Furnace

Buck-i-Nana — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:31:07 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I was 99% sure I was going to go with a Lennox package. Mine was in the house when I bought it so it is not considered high efficiency. I'm not that crazy about high efficiency anything, lol, but what are you going to do? The government allows nothing else :-)

When I was looking, the 85% efficient were still available. The difference in price wasn't a whole lot between it and the 93% and honestly what I've saved in my utility bills surprised me. Heck, my utility providers both came out to check my meters because they were sure the meters were bad as I didn't notify them I was replacing my systems.

Re: Gas Furnace

lobstergal — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:32:11 GMT

Hi birdmama!

It will be 2 years in May that I replaced the 50 plus year old furnace in my house. I also got a Lennox furnace/ac package that included10 year warranty and 2 years maintenance. Whether it's true or not, I don't have a clue but I was told that I got the best system available at the time. I also got a rebate from my gas company for purchasing that system. The ac unit is close to my bedroom window which was a concern but I do not hear it at all and overall it is very efficient so I am happy :-)

Re: Gas Furnace

January121 — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 03:51:10 GMT

I just replaced my old gas furnace, air conditioner & hot water heater with Trane .... I had Trane before & I was happy with the product so, I replaced everything with the same company.... I have another home in NJ & I have American Standard there ..... either company is a good bet!!!!! ..... good luck!

Re: Gas Furnace

IamMrsG — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:18:26 GMT

There is news online now that Carrier in Indiana is moving to Mexico, letting go of something like 1,400 people. The employees booed like mad when the CEO made the announcement, and he actually tried to assure them it was such a difficult decision -- purely business. IMHO, when businesses start thinking about their people, the people will take care of the business.