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Repair or replace

petermcd
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in Oil Heating
I have a 18 year old home in Maine with an oil fired furnace and a power vent. The power vent is the original and is getting loud. Do I spend money to replace vent or do
I look for a more efficient furnace? The furnace is very dependable, which is important to us as we decamp to Florida for 6 months in the winter. I have read about direct vent oil furnace, we do currently have a tankless hot water system. Propane for the last 24 months is more expensive than oil.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts
I look for a more efficient furnace? The furnace is very dependable, which is important to us as we decamp to Florida for 6 months in the winter. I have read about direct vent oil furnace, we do currently have a tankless hot water system. Propane for the last 24 months is more expensive than oil.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts
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The real question is -- why is the power vent getting loud? Bad bearings? Unbalanced? Perhaps a slight leak in the piping? Figure that out first. My own thought would be to replace the vent, if need be. A lot easier. And cheaper...Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England-1 -
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Power vents are usually overlooked with annual maintenance. Sometimes just the blower wheel needs a little attention-clean/lube.
Also if your not around all winter I would recommend some freeze protection/alarm so you immediately know if their is trouble. Lining up service as soon as their is trouble could prevent a disaster.steve-1
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