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May 28, 2008

Replacing an Ancient Gas Furnace

We finally have to replace our 100 year old furnace. It originally burned coal and was converted at some point to gas heat. We have forced air with registers in most rooms. The furnace resembles a giant octopus with arms coming out going into various ducts to heat different parts of the house. Some parts of it are covered with asbestos.

Has anyone replaced such a relic? How did you dispose of it? Can you recommend an HVAC dealer? We’ve had bad luck in the past trying to find one to repair the furnace as they either did not show up at all or refused to work on the furnace.

We need to heat a 4-story house, about 4,000 sq. feet. Furnace is in the cellar.

Thanks,

Pat

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Thanks so much everyone for your recommendations and advice.

Pat

Posted by: Pat at May 30, 2008 9:20 AM in response to Replacing an Ancient Gas Furnace

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I'll add a rec for Sessa Plumbing. A bit pricey but Richie is a plumbing and heating perfectionist.

http://plumberswhocare.com/

Posted by: Steve at May 30, 2008 9:49 PM in response to Replacing an Ancient Gas Furnace

Ray from Victory Brothers removed my old furnace and installed a new system (gas)for me in a day. Very good service. Experts on hot air systems.

Posted by: Oldlady at July 11, 2008 3:37 PM in response to Replacing an Ancient Gas Furnace