Bryant Model 986T

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gjones

Discussion Starter · Jan 14, 2013

Can anyone give me a rough price on what this furnace costs? I cannot find anything anywhere online. I do not want anyone coming to my house to try to sell me the furnace and the job. I am just trying to figure out how much I need to save to buy the unit.

Or is it impossible to buy a quality furnace without getting quoted on the unit, installation, service, duct cleaning, duct modification, and whatever else is bundled into the price?

For what its worth for anyone that might ask what I currently have:

Bryant 383KAV042091
Input 88,000 BTU
Output 71,000 BTU

I want to get rid of the chimney running through the master bed to make it useable space.

Thanks

Graham

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Technow

· #7 · Jan 14, 2013

jagans said:
SO this is just a general question for you HVAC pros.

If I was to install a furnace with the exact same output as my current furnace, my duct-work could be wrong?

Yes. This manifests itself in short life, short cycling, poor performance.

Do all you pros do a complete re-assessment of a home before changing out a furnace????

The knowledgeable contractors do. Modern equipment is built to closer tolerances-they are not a forgiving on crappy ductwork as the old stuff.

The "box seller" companies don't care about your ductwork or longevity of the system....it will last past the labor warranty.

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