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.

[gsmitty]

Thanks everybody for the quick replies!

To clarify, I am keeping my American Std furnace.

I will need a new unit for the 2nd story addition. I am happy with the Amer Std that was put in. I was thinking of going with the Freedom 80 Two Stage with Variable DC motor.

My thoughts were that since I have a 80 below and heat rises(so they tell me :-)) that an 80 would make sense. Plus from what I read, the variable motor really helps on the cooling side per Amer Std info.

thanks again
g-smitty

[contactor]

I would say, Go with your heart.

[karsthuntr]

Why not install a heat pump upstairs?

They are quiet and already have A/C built in.

[trane]

Originally posted by karsthuntr
Why not install a heat pump upstairs?

They are quiet and already have A/C built in.

We do several two story homes and about half the time we go with electric furnace upstairs because the real problem you most likely have is with cooling. The cost is cheaper than with a gas furnace and you only have a blower to make noise.

[gsmitty]

how much of a footprint does a heat pump take up for a small area of 850 sq ft

[karsthuntr]

About the same footprint but maybe a little shorter. No gas line or vent to worry about.