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01-10-2011, 07:18 AM
Thread: New furnace, but hardly any savings.
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Two outside. One to take in air. Another to...
Two outside. One to take in air. Another to release air.
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01-06-2011, 11:03 PM
Thread: New furnace, but hardly any savings.
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OK. I went back and checked the temps between...
OK. I went back and checked the temps between Nov. 24th and Dec. 29th for 2009 and 2010. The average temperature in 2009 was 32.1 degrees and the average in 2010 was 27.0 degrees. The model of the...
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01-06-2011, 11:56 AM
Thread: New furnace, but hardly any savings.
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Home built in 1966. Furnace from 1966 (60%...
Home built in 1966.
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01-05-2011, 11:08 PM
Thread: New furnace, but hardly any savings.
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New furnace, but hardly any savings.
In 2010, I had some pros install a Lennox G61MP (95% efficient) to replace an old Lennox 60% efficient furnace. It seems like the house stays a little cooler than normal with the heat, but it was...
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07-29-2010, 08:32 AM
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Savings Experiment: Cooling your home for less is a breeze
I saw this today and thought you guys might like to see it.
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05-13-2010, 11:23 AM
Thread: HVAC Pros, sound off!
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Seriously, Twilli, what are you using? I'm in...
Seriously, Twilli, what are you using? I'm in the 313 and I'd really like to know what a 419er is using because we see the same crap weather. It's raining right now over here.
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05-13-2010, 09:42 AM
Thread: HVAC Pros, sound off!
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HVAC Pros, sound off!
HVAC Professionals, please let us know what brand/model of furnace & AC you have. Do you have zoning? What extras have you included for yourself? What brand/model thermostat are you using? Are...
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05-10-2010, 09:28 AM
Thread: Know what this is?
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I know what it is.....Garbage.
I know what it is.....Garbage.
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04-28-2010, 10:07 AM
Thread: Selecting a Furnace Brand....
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If that's true, then you can save more by getting...
If that's true, then you can save more by getting the equivalent Century or ComfortAire furnace. They're the exact same thing as the Ruud/Rheem. They're made in the same factory. Look into it.
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04-22-2010, 02:45 PM
Thread: No load calc, stuck with big unit!
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Let me ask you: do you like the heat/ac in the...
Let me ask you: do you like the heat/ac in the house? What's bad about your furnace/AC?
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04-22-2010, 02:34 PM
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I'm not a pro, but a family friend of mine is. ...
I'm not a pro, but a family friend of mine is. He said that though he does do a manual J, a little oversizing isn't bad. For instance, in Michigan, the winters are more harsh and older Detroit...
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04-17-2010, 10:46 PM
Thread: Video Request
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Video Request
I'd like a see a newer Goodman GMVC video posted online. Further, if you someone could post one for a newer AC, that would be great as well. I'm about to buy a house this year and the first thing...
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04-17-2010, 10:07 PM
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You've done a great job. What models are the...
You've done a great job. What models are the furnace and AC? Also, I'd like to know if you have any video you can post on youtube. There's a gang load of Goodman bashing videos on there that show...
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04-16-2010, 09:14 AM
Thread: Air condtioners sizing
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Bring someone in from Windsor. They'll take care...
Bring someone in from Windsor. They'll take care of you.
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04-15-2010, 01:25 PM
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The way I see it, there shouldn't be anything...
The way I see it, there shouldn't be anything wrong with using Trane. My mother has a house that's had a Lennox in it since the 60's. Last year the blower motor finally went out and this year the...
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04-15-2010, 12:04 PM
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I'm not a pro, but I've been here long enough to...
I'm not a pro, but I've been here long enough to know that the problems don't usually stem from the manufacturer, they usually stem from the installer. The install is key. I've also heard a lot...
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04-15-2010, 11:23 AM
Thread: Blower Motor Energy Usage.
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Blower Motor Energy Usage.
I know about how an ECM variaable speed blower motor will use about the same amount of energy as a 100 watt light bulb. I'd like to know how much energy the normal blower motors use. I have a new...
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04-14-2010, 10:31 PM
Thread: Trane vs Trane vs Ruud
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Dude, find a competent dealer who can get a hold...
Dude, find a competent dealer who can get a hold of ComfortAire or Century brand furnaces. They're nothing more than a Rheem/Ruud and you'll save money. That's just my take on it. We have a new...
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04-09-2010, 10:16 AM
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That Twilli guy is in Toledo. Maybe he can make...
That Twilli guy is in Toledo. Maybe he can make a trip. He seems to be respected in these forums.
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04-09-2010, 08:20 AM
Thread: need a new furnace
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Our GlowCore AC still works fine: ...
Our GlowCore AC still works fine:
http://imgur.com/NX0Sn.jpg
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04-09-2010, 08:02 AM
Thread: Filter:Guardian Air or Aprilaire?
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I think he should try General Aire. They're...
I think he should try General Aire. They're pretty good.
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04-09-2010, 07:51 AM
Thread: Lennox G61MPV
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OK. Here are the numbers. This is only the ...
OK. Here are the numbers. This is only the "Gas recovery" part of the bill.
December Bill: 250 CCF @ .78
March Bill: 148 CCF @ .755
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04-09-2010, 07:44 AM
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Heck, it doesn't do anything for the ones that...
Heck, it doesn't do anything for the ones that are still open. I was shopping for a contractor and I told one company to call me back. I found out they had an F BBB rating, so I told them and they...
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04-08-2010, 09:58 AM
Thread: Lennox G61MPV
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I am saving money. On average, we were paying...
I am saving money. On average, we were paying about $315+/month for gas. I had the furnace installed mid March and the last few days in March were fair weather. For the month of March, we're...
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03-29-2010, 09:46 PM
Thread: Lennox G61MPV
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OK, well that's out the window. I was able to...
OK, well that's out the window. I was able to get a RTH7600D for a great price because they mistagged the item at home depot. I won't give the exact price, but it was at least 10% off the lowest...
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