Just an update, since I was reminded of this forum. I have replaced the Rheem furnace with a Carrier Infinity series. It has worked without a hitch all winter. I forget that it is there.
I won a bet with the salesman. He said I wouldn't need a humidifier, and withing 2 weeks, the humidity in the house was below 15%. I couldn't even pet the dog. He said that if the humidity in the house got below 15%, they would do the humidifier labor for free.
The old Rheem will be going into my shop to replace the old Carrier, along with the old Central A/C.
Thanks for your help.
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