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Pastimes : Where the GIT's are going -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Oral Roberts who wrote (188121)	12/8/2009 2:50:33 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 225578

The salesman told us basically the same thing Oral. We went with the 88 but he still called it high efficiency. I think "high efficiency" means a heating system that is able to convert the majority of its fuel source to energy, with very little loss or waste?

To: Oral Roberts who wrote (188121)	12/8/2009 2:53:12 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Respond to of 225578

I'd suggest also looking at a variable speed motor. I have a Trane with that feature and am quite pleased. Variable Speed Furnaces Trane's XV80, XV80i, and XV95 heating systems feature variable-speed motors to provide consistent conditioned airflow throughout any home or corporate facility. Variable-speed motors assure regular airflow even when venting registers are closed or filters require cleaning. The drive module within the variable-speed furnace monitors airflow conditions. So, in the event of a blockage, the variable-speed system increases the motor's rotations per minute (RPM); thus compensating for the blockage. Choose a Trane variable-speed motor for quieter operation, more reliable comfort, and unprecedented humidity regulation.

To: Oral Roberts who wrote (188121)	12/8/2009 5:16:21 PM
From: ManyMoose	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 225578

I appreciate that and the other responses you got from Neeka and Smithee because it gives me confidence that the choice we made was sound. We went with an 80% system because it was simpler. It uses the existing metal vent. The out of pocket cost was actually greater than the 95% system because we don't get $1500 Obama dollars and our rebate from the gas company is only $100. It doesn't have water condensate to get rid of, and doesn't require any new venting (which would be problematic since the basement is finished). The 96% system would have required so dicey cutting and possible problems that we won't have. Also, we got a 5 year labor warranty instead of a one year. The system we bought has the variable speed motor and a new thermostat that gives feedback information. Our options were limited to two: one 95% and one 80%, each from a different manufacturer, because of the space limitations. I am sort of proud to have gotten out of Obama dollars for both the car and the furnace that failed this year. I'd have been a fool to turn them down if there hadn't been a downside to it, but I'm glad to be free of the guilt.