Ouch. Need a new furnace.

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My old (43 years!) gas-fired furnace has finally given up the ghost. All I can say is that I'm glad it happened now, instead of in January.

I find it incredible that it's impossible to find out prices of furnaces on the web (when you can find out just about anything else).

My house is a 1,800 s.f. Cape Cod, 4BRs, 2BAs and have forced hot water baseboard heating.

I don't need A/C.

I need to know a ballpark figure of what this is going to cost me, so I can put aside some money to pay for it.

[Wash. state Desk Jet]

1. Tall order !

Why don't you type into search Forced hot water base board heating -furnace-gas.Confine the search to your locality first,than go suppliers&sales.

Here is a example- Budget Heating & Air conditioning
phone-813-885-7999
wholesale prices
6712 Anderson Rd
Tampa Fl. 33634

email budgetac@net zero.com

type to search budget heating-furnace -gas ,forced hot water base board heating -see if wholesale warehouses are near you.

Budget heating & air condition in Florida has a web site with prices.

You might get the name model number and serial no. of your old furnace should you contact budget warehouse in Fl. for detailed info. ,That way they will match you up in the equivalent though far more energy efficient.

[Stinky The Clown]

2. We replaced an oil fired 60 yr old forced hot water furnace a few years back ......

It was in one of our rentals, a few square feet smaller than yours. We had old fashioned rads, but pretty much as you describe. We converted from oil to gas, had the old oil tank removed, had to get a new flue liner installed, etc. etc. (all that is extra to the basic furnace install). We were right at $4800, all in.

[Paper Roses]

3. We replaced 50+ - year old 3 years ago, my fuel company did the job.

It was an oil furnace and we replaced it with same. The furnace itself works fine but I'm convinced that it is overpowered for the job. I have only 5 radiators, I could use two more. The unit is capable of handling more radiators but there is no way to pipe them in, at least with any reasonable cost. (old house)

They removed the old one, installed a new furnace and burner, cost us almost $7000.00. We were told what we needed and really had no idea what was required or whether this price was out of line.

We had a flood in the cellar. The sump did not work after a very nasty thunder storm. Don't know what caused it, sump failure, power failure, whatever. Insurance would not cover it.(We did not have a $23.00 rider for sump pumps) Our cellar does not flood, the water comes up through the sump hole 2 or 3 days after a heavy rain. The pump usually takes care of everything. Not this time.

It was late in the season and we had to get a new furnace in so we did not have time to comparison shop. The oil company was booked pretty well for fall installation. Whatever you do, you are right to do it now. You have time to shop around.

[Wash. state Desk Jet]

4. Looking at prices at a glance

between three and five thousand -if you shop those numbers would seem about right. Stinky clown seemed to zero in installation and parts. Going through your fuel supplier as Paper roses mentioned will always come at a higher cost.A client had a issue in a apartment building he owns about two years ago, the gas furnace was old and worn out. The tennant called the gas company to have it fixed . The gas company said it had to be replaced at a cost of almost four thousand dollars=,simple swap out -vent already in place.

The client went into flip city over that, it was November.A replacement furnace-gas though a local supplier quality name brand cost only $1,400. The furnace was over rated for the unit ,but the client replaced with the same or equal-needless to say the thing kept the place warm.Although he could have spent $800. on a furnace rated for the sq. footage, output all that.

The gas company in there estimate had already determined all gas lines and fittings were satisfactory, as was the venting. In trade terms that is what you call a basic swap out. In total after installation the savings exceeded $2,000. When you add in another $500. for the gas company service package ,even a basic swap out could cost $5000 if you don't shop around.

And when you buy through a supplier all warranties go into full effect.You will require a qualified installer.
Or simply have it inspected by the gas company ,than send in the inspection report with yer warranty, if you do it yourself. !

Now you have some numbers to look at. ! I think Stinky and paper roses put you right in the ball park. If you shop around ,you will save money,it is just that way.

Good luck with your search.

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5. Thanks for the information.

I will shop around and get estimates.

I'm also hoping for a rebate. National Grid in my area is offering up to $1,600 for energy efficient furnaces. Although I suppose that requires the purchase of top of the line equipment.