As a tradesman in the industry and an owner of a small HVAC business, I can tell you that upgrading your furnace from a mid that is 40 years old to a high efficiency furnace will save you money just in the cost of running it. Your 40 year old furnace at the moment is probably running about 72 cents on the dollar, while the models now a days are running anywhere between 92 to 97 cents on the dollar. It may take a little bit but you will end up getting your money back in efficiency. As far as brands go, Its all about the warranty. I have serviced many different brands and it really comes down to when they were manufactured. Sometimes you have a well respected brand that has had a bad batch of products, its like anything else.
Depending on what needs to be done. Your cost could be anywhere from 3500-5000.
Things I look out for when I quote a furnace replacement:
How far do I have to run the new venting? 2-3" Plastic Pipe (out the side of your house, back, or through the roof)
Is your mechanical room on an outside wall?
Was your furnace undersized or oversized?
What efficiency do you want (92%-97%)
Do you have a floor drain near your furnace? (New furnaces condensate and drain water)
There are quite a few factors that go into quoting a furnace, these are just some basic questions that set the parameter for the price.
If anyone has any questions regarding a replacement or new installs for a Furnace or A/C, I would be happy to answer them.
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