i have had nothing but customer sastifaction with lennox system. But there is a lot of quiet service freindly systems you could go with.
No,no..,the new zirconium/indium rods are reversable and discharge the extra neutrons thru the exhaust stack.
i have had nothing but customer sastifaction with lennox system. But there is a lot of quiet service freindly systems you could go with.
Are the variable speed motors quieter because they are run on DC ??
Partially but most noise complaints arent from the motor itself, its from the high static or the motor's close proximity to the return grille. In fact, if the ductwork is bad, the ECM may actually make more noise because it will move the air versus a PSC which drops airflow as static increases. The ECM, however can be reduced for the fan only mode durning system off cycles.
Docholiday, your killing me! Only kidding, Im just brand new to all the lingo, what is the PSC, Pressure Sensor Control??? (just a guess)
Thanks
Don't buy A Tappan or any of the "Nordyne" manufactured products if you want the ultimate in "Quiet" operation. I had a 94+ 2 stage Tappan installed in my newest home and it makes noticebly more noise moving air through it than the units from Carrier/Bryant or Lennox. Also the "Inducer motor makes noticeably more noise in the Tappan, that looks like it has to do with how the inducer motor is mounted to the interior cabinet's metal parts. It is not as well isolated from the cabinet as in other manufactured units.
I find nothing wrong with LP, it'll always be cheaper than electric and will be competitive with natural gas and or oil depending on where you're located. You can buy LP for the storage tank any time during the year when the cost of LP is lowest. You don't have that option with natural gas or electric.
A well designed duct system can help greatly in reducing the noise of the entire system. I'm seeing a lot of "horrible" distribution systems installed most are undersized with VERY inadequate returns.
If you consider installing a "Heat Pump" system with a LP for backup, THAT will be the point where additional equipment and technical installs and setup become an issue of repairs. Read more posts from here RE: heat pumps and malfunctions.
Phil
Thanks. I am not aware of this. Last I heard on this forum, Rheem/Ruud is claiming to have the quietest gas furnaces and I don't think there is any outside unit easier to access then a Rheem/Ruud rectangular unit.Originally posted by t527ed
Originally posted by RoBoTeq
Why?Originally posted by iago
I would go with a lennox.
the OP asked for quiet and servicable lennox is at or near the top on both points.
Training is important!
Practical Training is a must!
Thanks for the clarification and welcome aboard. I already like your style but some of the brand whore extremists are going to be nasty to you so put on some armour and continue posting :SOriginally posted by iago
i have had nothing but customer sastifaction with lennox system. But there is a lot of quiet service freindly systems you could go with.
Training is important!
Practical Training is a must!
any lennox HS series is much easier to service than the rectangle units. lennox 10acc and 13 acc are a pain but we never sell bottom line units anywayOriginally posted by RoBoTeq
Thanks. I am not aware of this. Last I heard on this forum, Rheem/Ruud is claiming to have the quietest gas furnaces and I don't think there is any outside unit easier to access then a Rheem/Ruud rectangular unit.Originally posted by t527ed
Originally posted by RoBoTeq
Why?Originally posted by iago
I would go with a lennox.
the OP asked for quiet and servicable lennox is at or near the top on both points.
as far as furnaces go i don't see much differnce in noise with the sealed combustion and v drive blowers. all are very quiet
[Edited by t527ed on 10-24-2005 at 07:37 PM]
What are your thought's on a Oil fired system with direct venting, I was unaware (Dumb) that Oil gave more energy pound for pound than L.P.
oil stinks, not sure if direct vent is even made. sure would not want one
There is a direct vent oil furnace. However have you seen the prices of oil lately?
All Fuel prices are through the roof, thats why Im feeling out all my options and listening to everyone who post's.
Some of you have great idea's, some are just out of my budget.
A Hydro air system sounds good, get rid of that dry air, definately not going with a heat pump, not in Northern Connecticut. Now to figure out L.P. or oil.
My last house was N/G , never had a problem, system ran clean, not having a tank in my basement was a plus also.
one thing you can be sure of. if NG is going up so is oil
in turn so will electic. the plus side is as high efiecieny as possible. heat pumps can give i believe 250percent or higher rateing. with 90plus backup you will be as far ahead as posible. as far as the savings and pay back goes depends on what the utility price level out at. to even think of useing last years costs for a comparisome would be futile.
I would be going duel fuel but I have always thought that If it were me I would look into adding strip heat besides the gas or propane with a heat pump. The way every fuel is going up , why not have the option of electric backup too. I dont know about ground source being what little I did with it when it first came out, it was real expensive and I dont think they were as good as they are now. Now those new Heat pumps for cold temperature look interesting but for the price the warranty on the compressors are only 5 years...for that price they should be at least 10, but its a heat pump running year round. Oil aaaahh I dont think so.
the only thing i dont like about lennox are them damb pure air cleaners. They make one size, and its quite large.And one more thing the mighty 21 seer. I will be on L&I soon if you customers keep buying them.
[Edited by iago on 10-25-2005 at 08:36 PM]
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