Moving existing furnace to attic ?

[wyzgy239]

Hi all,

I have a client who would like to move thier furnace from the fist floor (house is on a slab) into thier attic. The furnace is a Goodman GMP 100-3. It is currently vented out the top of the unit via b-vent. All of the duct work for the home is in the attic. I am wondering if this unit can be used somehow or changed to a horizontal or downflow and tied into the main trunk in the attic. Suggestions and ideas appreciated.

[slice]

If you are in the business then you would know the answer to your own question, Sounds like a homeowner asking !!!!!

[framehvac]

Yes you should be able to you will have to make some changes you need to call a hvac company or you can mess up there house.

[wyzgy239]

Sorry Slice,

I should have specified, I am a residential Builder/Remodeler. My client is a family member of a friend and I am trying to determine if the furnace needs to be replaced. They are on a tight budget and probably will not be able to afford a new furnace. I plan on using a HVAC contractor to do the move, but don't want to waste anyones time if the current unit can't be used.

Thanks for the reply framehvac...

[tinner73]

GMP is a multi-position furnace. how old is it? the ONLY place i'd move a GMP is to the dump.

[wyzgy239]

It was installed in 94'. Is it that bad of a unit tinner73 ? Any suggestions of what to use instead, it is a 1400 sqf ranch.

[tinner73]

it's a turd. i know. i have a GMP 125 in my house. should have come with a parts bag. i like Rheem.

[Advanced Response]

I would have a hvac technician pull the blower and check for popped crimp rings and check the heat exchanger closely..
If the HE is ok then you can have a hvac contractor move the furnace to the attic allowing that the attic has ample space and decking for access and servicing..

However, I will tell you I hate attic installations and servicing an attic unit,, that should be a last resort place and if used needs proper prepration to make it servicable..Remember that the ductwork may need to be changed some as in a plenum box or additional rework to properly work in the attic..

Also with a 10yr old furnace that may in the near future need the HE replaced, this might be a good time to update the furnace and a/c to a new better unit..

If he doesn't have the money to replace the unit and do this job right then possibly it should be left where it is..

Good luck
J

[tinner73]

A/R...i wouldn't pay to move an 11 year old GMP. knowing what you know, would you? i'm surprised it lasted this long. leave it where it is or get a new one.

[Advanced Response]

There is not many 10to11yr old units that it would be cost effective to move or I would recommend to be moved...

That and as stated that particular yr/brand has had some problems with HE..

Do you really think this is a payment issue.. What do you think the next q will be..

J

[framehvac]

If you let them get a rheem then you will be giving them a rheem job.If they don't have much money go with the new goodman.

[tinner73]

frame, what do you think of the GMPs. what don't you like about RHEEM?

[lantana hvac girl]

Do the right thing...hop on a Trane