11-22-2015, 01:39 PM
We're in the process of buying a new home. It was built in the late 70s and still has the original central forced air heater located in a closet in the middle of the structure, and as this is a condo, even if we could reach an outside wall (for one of the new PVC vent/intake arrangements, it likely wouldn't float with the HOA.
So, since with a 40 year old heater, it's not a matter of if, but how soon it will have to be replaced. Does anyone know if a pilotless high efficiency heater could be vented using the existing vent through the roof----also, do you really think these more expensive models actually save money?
We bought a 90% efficiency model for our current home, and while I like the pilotless ignition and the two-stage blower cycle (keeps a more even temp in the house), I never noticed a significant drop in our nat. gas usage.
Suggestions welcome. Thanks.
So, since with a 40 year old heater, it's not a matter of if, but how soon it will have to be replaced. Does anyone know if a pilotless high efficiency heater could be vented using the existing vent through the roof----also, do you really think these more expensive models actually save money?
We bought a 90% efficiency model for our current home, and while I like the pilotless ignition and the two-stage blower cycle (keeps a more even temp in the house), I never noticed a significant drop in our nat. gas usage.
Suggestions welcome. Thanks.
Dave