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12-26-2012, 01:23 PM #1
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Replacement ECM blower for older single stage furnace
I have a 1996 Ruud single stage gas furnace at our lake home and wonder if there is a replacement ECM blower that can be retrofitted? The furnace is in the 90% area and exhausts with PVC. I do not have the model and size right now( we live about 2 hours away). We had the ECM in a previous home and liked the quiet noise level and efficiencies when leaving the furnace fan in the ON position to keep air moving. Thank you in advance for any input.
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12-26-2012, 07:49 PM #2
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Anything could be done with enough money, and constant torque.
But in this case, with a 1996 furnace, it would be smarter and cheaper to put in a new furnace.Last edited by NY2GA01; 12-26-2012 at 08:08 PM.
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12-26-2012, 08:42 PM #3
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Yes there are several models of retrofit ecm motors on the market.
They are not cheap though.
Google evergreen motors or ecotech
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12-27-2012, 08:23 AM #4
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Thank you for your input. It looks as if it will make more sense to upgrade the furnace.
Originally Posted by SBKold
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