Homeowners face furnace issues and costly repairs
10 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 90% from r/hvacadvice.
“I have a 9-year-old Bryant furnace and live in Minnesota. The house is also 9 years old. We have a maintenance plan through our local HVAC provider, and they come out three times a year to inspect the system, perform routine maintenance, etc. During their most recent visit, they…”
“Recently got maintenance on my furnace in my new home. 14 year old furnace that hasn't had any maintenance done previously. The technician stated the furnace failed safety inspection and should not run until fixed. There are multiple cracks in the heat exchanger. Is this as big…”
“HVAC company 1 came out for A/C maintenance and condemned furnace due to crack in heat exchanger. Called another company to get a second quote on a new furnace and they said there’s nothing wrong with the furnace. Company 1 says the gap is too wide while company 2 says that it…”
Several posts describe homeowners dealing with aging furnaces, pilot light problems, humming noises, vibration, and concerns about new HVAC system settings. These issues cause inconvenience and potential for expensive replacements.
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“HVAC company 1 came out for A/C maintenance and condemned furnace due to crack in heat exchanger. Called another company to get a second quote on a new furnace and they said there’s nothing wrong with the furnace. Company 1 says the gap is too…”
“I have a 9-year-old Bryant furnace and live in Minnesota. The house is also 9 years old. We have a maintenance plan through our local HVAC provider, and they come out three times a year to inspect the system, perform routine maintenance, etc. During their most recent visit, they told me that the heat exchanger has a rusted hairline crack. I’m still waiting for them to send me the image and video files, but I saw the issue live while the technician was here. I can see what they’re seeing. Their r”
“Recently got maintenance on my furnace in my new home. 14 year old furnace that hasn't had any maintenance done previously. The technician stated the furnace failed safety inspection and should not run until fixed. There are multiple cracks in the heat exchanger. Is this as big a issue as the technician said it is? Or do they just want my money. Why do the cracks all look the same? submitted by /u/Chemical_Focus_6198 [link] [comments]”
“Old school furnaces are built like tanks. Make the repair and have funds available in HYSA to replace on a short notice. I feel like your furnace will keep running.”
“76 years old? Replace it. Furnaces are a critical house system and also represent a safety risk when they malfunction.”