Archive for the 'Furnace' Category

What is causing my furnace vent pipe fan to cycle on and off every couple seconds?

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Question by BN: What is causing my furnace vent pipe fan to cycle on and off every couple seconds? The furnace is a 90% unit. When I open the face, I can see the vent pipe blower or whatever it’s called, and I can hear it switch on and off every 2-3 seconds. Yeah, it [...]

Is it more effective to replace a furnace operating at about 60% efficiency or do more insulating?

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Question by DANIEL D: Is it more effective to replace a furnace operating at about 60% efficiency or do more insulating? I am looking to spend 3500.00 to replace my old furnace. I know i have limited insulation but I think having a newer furnace(the one I have is probably 20 years old) will be [...]

Q&A: Why is there water on floor next to my gas furnace?

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Question by Jeff in dress: Why is there water on floor next to my gas furnace? I have a condensating furnace that runs good. But while running some water runs out from underneath on the right side. Then after about 20 minutes later it dries up. The furnace is in a huge closet. The vent [...]

How much does it usually cost to replace a gas furnace in a townhouse?

Monday, December 26th, 2011

by Dottie Mae Question by trwei396: How much does it usually cost to replace a gas furnace in a townhouse? I live in a townhouse with the original gas furnace heater. It is about 15 years old. I’m thinking about updating it to a more fuel efficient furnace. Does anyone know how much it would [...]

Can a furnace air return duct be made out of plywood?

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

by Dottie Mae Question by axismiracle: Can a furnace air return duct be made out of plywood? I’m thinking of using plywood instead of tin. can I “wood” right up to the furnace? Of course on the return side only.It is a gas furnace. Best answer: Answer by samssculpturesWood collects dust , virus and pollen [...]