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RichieRich · 10-21-2020, 08:41 AM

Our 20-yr old Lennox Merit-series furnace had a tune-up this past spring... because the induced motor blower was developing a bit of a whine (and I hadn't had a tuneup done in a few years). Tech recommended replacing the motor and pressure switch... got a quote from Arpi's which was higher than expected (~$700 installed) and quite a bit given I'm not working at present. The motor is whining again, not very loudly, and certainly does not sound catastrophic at this point, however it might be time for a replacement.

Questions:
Does this seem like a reasonable price for these items? I'm thinking it's a tad high.
Do I need to use OEM Lennox parts?
Is this a DIY thing?
What else should I be asking?

thanks CP brain.

10-21-2020, 08:41 AM	#3109
RichieRich First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2017 Exp:	Our 20-yr old Lennox Merit-series furnace had a tune-up this past spring... because the induced motor blower was developing a bit of a whine (and I hadn't had a tuneup done in a few years). Tech recommended replacing the motor and pressure switch... got a quote from Arpi's which was higher than expected (~$700 installed) and quite a bit given I'm not working at present. The motor is whining again, not very loudly, and certainly does not sound catastrophic at this point, however it might be time for a replacement. Questions: Does this seem like a reasonable price for these items? I'm thinking it's a tad high. Do I need to use OEM Lennox parts? Is this a DIY thing? What else should I be asking? thanks CP brain.