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Your half assed attempt at sincerity is appreciated (:whistle:) but if there is a rule at this forum I missed about asking more than one question on a piece of equipment (you point out my 11 threads...

If you were standing next to a furnace that is running, if you put your ear directly onto the gas line, should you hear nothing but the gas flowing?

Now in my case, remove your ear from the gas...

My old gas line was ridgidly strapped to the ceiling joists in my basement. I got a new furnace and after awhile I noticed some vibration being transmitted up to the living quarters.

There was...

I do know that installation has plenty to do with it... but with that aside....

Where does Armstrong brand furances sit on the pecking order from crap to top of the line?

Would applying gas leak solution or soap to that joint cause damage to a gas valve?

I know moisture and gas valves do not play nice.

Do you guys soap them?

I had my fall tuneup the other day. The technician unscrewed the little test port on the gas valve to hook up his manometer too. I noticed when he was done, he did not soap/leak test that little...

"just" and "call it good" sounds like cutting a corner.... is there more to it that I need a pro for?

My daughter in a hurry backing out of our driveway veered a bit and took out the furnace exhaust on the side of the house. Fortunately only the PVC outside was damaged and not my daughter, the car or...

Its subtle, you would have to be in proximity of the furnace to hear it.


Just past its 1 year birthday.

The vent and drain appear to be sloped correctly. The length and the outlet/inlet...

I wouldn't say its neccesarily "in" the inducer. It sounds like when the inducer starts, the velocity of the air is slapping water against the inside of the pvc.

If I put my ear up to the pipe...

When my furnace first kicks on, the inducer begins to run and I can hear water droplets for a few moments (I think that what it is, sounds a bit like when icy rain hits a window). It last for about...

Well you assume I am a "he", well Im not. My husband Brad passed 6 months ago and since then its been up to me to make sure things are going as they should in our home. That includes maintenance and...

Heres what my contractor proposes he does to correct this. Since this company is walking on thin ice with me, I want to confirm with you guys.

Says if the coil and furnace drains are separated,...

In addition, perhaps I don't need a trap at the coil since the coil is situated above the furnace (after the blower)???

Im pretty confused and really have no idea if this is something that needs...

My questions are pretty spelled out in my post but I am not looking for DIY advice. I asked if my drain setup was wrong. I would like to gain an understanding on what would make them right so I can...

Is this something that can wait until cooling season or does having a trap installed on the coil effect the way the furnace drains condensate?

I don't quite understand that cryptic message above...

No trap at coil then in this installation.

Is there some exception to that rule? I assumed two traps were never installed, isn't the coil trapped from the furnace trap in this installation or is...

Why the stub of pipe?

What happens without a trap on the coil? This is Armstrong ECIP30BG-1 coil in case type of coil matters if it needs a trap.. could it have an internal trap?

Im trying to understand my setup. The install manual says a combined drain is OK. I notice mine are tied together but I am not sure correctly. Please see photo.

Is this totally wrong?

Where...

Test was taken in the upper cabinet on the motor leads about 6" from the motor itself.

If its not my meter (Ideal 400) do you think that indicates a short?

Is this worthy of a callback and...

I will let this issue die after confirming one more thing with you in regards to my amperage readings on the motor.

Clamped around the ungrounded black wire I was reading about 2.05 -2.10A...

Yeah, im going to DIY a furnace. Come on pal, cut me a break..... I guess I wont come ask questions to contractors about contractors next time I am looking for some advice.

Now I will fade away...

I wont post anymore lkapigian--- I know its confusing... because I am very confused. Just leave me with an some answers though for this question... do I have YET ANOTHER issue on my hands since a new...

Are you referring to the serviceable gasket?
Is the original gasket still pliable enough to create a seal?
Is that a mistake that a new gasket wasn't used?
Is that a CO risk?

just a few...

OK so its not running backwards. The gasket you mention, is that an internal gasket or the rubber gasket that usually comes in the kit with the inducers that's a service tech would install?

I...

I assumed if it ran backwards then it wouldn't be venting and if it wasn't venting a pressure switch would open.

Hypothetically... I didn't think I would be keeping the equipment if a full refund was given. If that was the case, they would be lining up out the door for free estimates over there.

HVAC contractor put in, exact replacement. If they run backwards, wouldn't it be popping a pressure switch?

I just didn't know if it was abnormally hot... with a bundle of wires resting on top of it, I thought I better check... plus first time I ever touched an inducer motor too:grin2: My amp readings are...

That brings up an excellent point... removal of equipment. So I cant be unsatisfied but yet keep the equipment?

The motor is rated 2.35A and with running I am showing about 2.0A

Is it producing more heat since its not pulling its full rating?

It doesn't matter, Im not satisfied. Does that mean they will cut me a check?

Seriously, it would have to be major breakdown right?

Its Armstrong, but I know that surely not offered thru them.

So does those temperature readings seem excessive to you?

Its from the contractor and there is no fine print that I see... it just says satisfaction guaranteed or your money back... what kind of hoops do you think one would have to jump thru or rather, what...

New inducer got put in. I have to wait for some cold weather to see about condensation. Running it for about an hour today after installation (outside temp about 65) I did not see any but I think I...

So the installer of my HVAC system advertises with a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with their equipment. I have had a number of issues with my one year old equipment and I am...

It was just installed this morning and there was no issues with overheating with the old one... it just startled me how warm/hot it was when running. Are those temperatures I gave out of line?

It...

Portions of the surface of the motor housing was 63' C/147'F.

The original inducer was replaced for an unrelated issue, overheating wasn't an issue.

Inducer replaced by my contractor. I noticed when the furnace has been running for awhile, the motor (cylinder portion on the photo below) gets rather hot to the touch. I assume that's because there...

Should have included that important bit... non-fused disco.

Nobody is venturing a guess on the water heater issue so I assume that's the grey area that they ignored when selling my the equipment. ...

Good questions:

The 2" pipe appears to be adaquetely supported with j-hooks and fits intothe supported sleeve on top of the cabinet.

The leak appears at the bottom portion of the inducer...

I dont have the nameplate info in front of me but I did check and confirm that information. I know exactly where they screwed up during the electrical portion of the installation (see post 29)......

What should I assure they do to test the seal of the new inducer?

Yes that's the kind of thing I was afraid of. Im not sure what the standard is in my jurisdiction but I am not calling the AHJ to find out.

How about the chimney issue? Where the water heater was...

I guess I have plenty to think about... one thing I forgot to mention, something that took me by surprise that morning when they completed the job...

New furnace with new return trunk, new...

Mr. Bill- That has been the prevalent thought I have had throughout. Thanks for saying what I was thinking.... still not sure though if I should make a fuss.

They ignored local code (which trumps the NEC) and installed the condenser on a circuit that used NM from panel to disconnect (including outdoors)... either way, NM isn't allowed in my jurisdiction...