Recommendation for closet Furnace for upstairs bedrooms

[gsmitty]

Upon further review....Looks as though I will be needing a small closet type furnace for my 2nd story addition. Looking for recommendations/references on Quiet reliable and efficent models, preferably 2 stage!

will be for appx 850 sq ft and yes we will need a small A/C unit

Thanks
gsmitty

[willy1]

Rheem 90% varible speed 2 stage allows install in space where combustion air is minimal

[gsmitty]

How about noise from the Rheem? This will be near bedrooms

[hot wired]

carrier 90% i think are quite but every heater will make some degree of noise.Unless u go with high velocity unit.

[gsmitty]

sounds as though the 90% models are quiet because of the variable speed blower. Models welcome!

[framehvac]

Amana 90%

[contactor]

Is your furnace located in, or has access thru a bedroom/ bathroom gsmitty?

[gsmitty]

It will be in a hallway down from the bedrooms in it's own utility closet. I currently have a American Std Freedom 80 2 stage which is quiet. I have had this furnace for 2 years and impressed with it's performance.

Also, should I put in a humidifier? I do have a one on the other furnace

Thanks for all the replies!

g-smitty

[contactor]

Good. Can I ask why your replacing a 2 yr old, quiet, furnace that you seem to have liked? Juust being nosy.

[contactor]

sorry, misreadthe fact that its on your 2 story, not 2 year.

[contactor]

Rheem, Carrier, Amana, doesnt matter as much as you installer. If as much quiet and efficiency goes, Id recommend a 90% + model sealed combustion unit. You did say however, upon reread, that you had this furnace for 2 yrs. American Standard, although I dont sell this brand, is rated high in consumers digest. It should be under warranty.
Can I ask again why you are replacing it?

[cool-blew]

Originally posted by contactor
American Standard, although I dont sell this brand, is rated high in consumers digest.

Ya mean at the TOP?

Also as contactor said, doesnt really matter which one, but a proper sized return with a low static will also decrease any unwanted noise, and keep the return air as far from the furnace!

[contactor]

no cool blew , I didnt mean that it is TOPO.If you do, Ill have Ralph Nader install your furnace ,personally.Apples and oranges dont mix w/meat. but I here what your sayin.Many consumers read this mag anyway. Im one of em.
I skim furnace section, and read everything else.