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Post by bc2ca on Sept 8, 2022 0:32:07 GMT
Definitely replace both. You might get as much as another 5 years out of the current one, but it could realistically go at any time.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 8, 2022 0:35:20 GMT
no idea what a heat pump is Where do you live? more cold Temps or more hot? I see the conversation has already caught up to where I was going to go with my response. Heat pumps are very common in southern states. Our climate makes that the smartest choice for us by far. But in North Dakota? I would seriously doubt you'd be happy with that. I bet it would not keep you warm enough with as cold as your winters get. I vote option two of those you presented.
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Post by malibou on Sept 8, 2022 0:35:59 GMT
Option 2 for sure. Otherwise you are just tempting fate.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 8, 2022 0:41:39 GMT
Where do you live? more cold Temps or more hot? North Dakota...we get both. Below zero in the winter, high 90s-100 in the summer. Then I would definitely replace both now and take advantage of the install savings and energy rebates which will help to offset some of the finance charges. With a furnace that old you’re already running on borrowed time and it’s not a matter of if but when, IMO. And Murphy’s Law will have it crap out on you in the dead of winter when it’s -20°.
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Post by ~summer~ on Sept 8, 2022 0:49:39 GMT
I would just replace them both now. Btw - how are you doing now? I think of you sometimes I know you were very sad after a break up. (I think it was you - if not then disregard!) anyway - hope you are doing better
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Post by lindas on Sept 8, 2022 0:56:42 GMT
I replaced both. Don’t get a heat pump. I had one in my previous house and hated it with a passion. I wasn’t even in a very cold climate and my house never felt warm in the winter.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 8, 2022 1:15:06 GMT
With new for both you will also save money with them being energy efficient!
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Post by GiantsFan on Sept 8, 2022 2:08:17 GMT
I'd do option 2. Check to see if your state/county/city offers energy rebates.
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Post by casii on Sept 8, 2022 2:16:21 GMT
Definitely option 2. A heat pump will not do the job in North Dakota. It didn't do the job here in our old townhouse in Maryland.
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Post by jemmls4 on Sept 8, 2022 2:19:35 GMT
#2
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Post by papersilly on Sept 8, 2022 2:21:58 GMT
#2 for sure.
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Post by scrapngranny on Sept 8, 2022 3:24:20 GMT
We replaced our heater one year and then had to replace the AC the next. The AC went at the worst possible time, 4th of July weekend and the temps were in the 100s. Our units were in the attic and a huge PITA to get up there. They had to be disassembled to get them up there and then reassembled once they were up there. The lesson we learned was to take care of maintenance before it bites you in the butt.
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Post by paigepea on Sept 8, 2022 3:26:53 GMT
Furnace and AC.
We don’t have a furnace now because we have radiant heat, but in our last house we did. Dh used to call our furnace room the most expensive room in the house.
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Post by luckyexwife on Sept 8, 2022 3:35:03 GMT
I would just replace them both now. Btw - how are you doing now? I think of you sometimes I know you were very sad after a break up. (I think it was you - if not then disregard!) anyway - hope you are doing better Thank you for asking! I'm doing better. Still sad, but really focusing on the positive and the good things in my life.
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Post by luckyexwife on Sept 8, 2022 3:37:06 GMT
The peas are all in agreement,,I better listen!
I agree, I think option 2 is the best option as well. I don't like spending the money, but I'm grateful I have over half of it saved, and I can pay it off within a year. I'm grateful I'm not in a situation where I can't afford to do anything. I have the appointment for the replacement set, I just needed to tell them if I was doing one or both. I'll call tomorrow and let them know I'm doing both.
Thank you!
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Post by scrappinghappy on Sept 8, 2022 4:32:03 GMT
Heat pump all the way with a furnace backup for when it gets super cold. I did tons of research before choosing this option. It was slightly the most expensive option but we have seen a marked difference. The house is at 75 now but it feels much cooler than it did with our old air conditioner set at 72. More efficient, better blowers and the heat pump includes a humidifier which apparently makes a world of difference. You are not in an emergency situation and so I would take the time to do the research and see what is best for your climate a little more money upfront can save a fortune in the long term.
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 8, 2022 10:57:43 GMT
I was going to say replace both anyway, but once I saw you are in North Dakota I really, really say replace both now.
You will save money with a whole new HVAC system over your 25 year old system. The new units are much more energy efficient.
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Post by Zee on Sept 8, 2022 11:16:31 GMT
I had no idea what a heat pump is and I asked DH and apparently that's what we have, one for each floor. I had no idea. Never heard of it before. I thought those were just AC units outside. The things you learn here!
I have never heard of them before, they must be more popular in warmer climates. We've always had a boiler (radiators in a couple apartments) or a furnace before.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 8, 2022 11:44:58 GMT
North Dakota...we get both. Below zero in the winter, high 90s-100 in the summer. Then, no to the heat pump. They are great here in the south where we have more hot weather than cold and our cold isn't that extreme. A heat pump does not put out really warm air. I don't think it would ever get you as warm as you are probably used to. I would do #2 and I agree with this, we have a heat pump here in MD, I think that is the "current" technology, but we hate it. It just pushes the warmer air around. It is not really efficient and it just feels like it is blowing. It could be that we have a huge open living room with lots of windows, but I know other people have one and hate it too for the same reason. We actually had a pellet stove installed and use that as our primary heat source, esp now that we are both working from home.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 8, 2022 11:48:25 GMT
I had no idea what a heat pump is and I asked DH and apparently that's what we have, one for each floor. I had no idea. Never heard of it before. I thought those were just AC units outside. The things you learn here! I have never heard of them before, they must be more popular in warmer climates. We've always had a boiler (radiators in a couple apartments) or a furnace before. Ya, I always thought they did such a poor job, they have to make zones in your house (we have an upstairs and a downstairs zone) to be somewhat efficient. And we have a gas backup too, for when it get below a certain temperature and the heat pump couldn't even keep up.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Sept 8, 2022 12:49:41 GMT
Do not get a heat pump!!! They are awful and never really heat as well as you'd like. That's what we had for the first 25 years of our marriage and I always hated it. We live in GA, so the winters are mild, but still, it just never felt warm. We moved to our current home 6 years ago and it has a gas furnace. OMGee do I love that thing! It's instant heat and it feels so good and warm. I swear, if we ever move, I *will not* have another heat pump again.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Sept 8, 2022 12:56:01 GMT
Then, no to the heat pump. They are great here in the south where we have more hot weather than cold and our cold isn't that extreme. A heat pump does not put out really warm air. I don't think it would ever get you as warm as you are probably used to. I would do #2 and I agree with this, we have a heat pump here in MD, I think that is the "current" technology, but we hate it. It just pushes the warmer air around. It is not really efficient and it just feels like it is blowing. It could be that we have a huge open living room with lots of windows, but I know other people have one and hate it too for the same reason. We actually had a pellet stove installed and use that as our primary heat source, esp now that we are both working from home. For this reason, and on the recommendation on our HVAC company, we put in a backup furnace as well. We too have big open spaces and cold winters, maybe not as cold as ND, but certainly as cold as MD, and find this combination keeps us toasty warm.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 8, 2022 13:44:16 GMT
Your furnace is past its useful life, it's time to replace it before you have an emergency. A new furnace will be more energy efficient and less chance of a carbon monoxide leak. #2 all the way.
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Post by Tearisci on Sept 8, 2022 13:46:39 GMT
I had a similar situation in my last house. Ex-H wanted A/C put in (Pac NW so not standard in houses), but we knew that the furnace was on its last legs so I opted to do both.
I always worried that the heat wouldn't kick on on the first day of cold weather so it made sense to do it at the same time.
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Sept 8, 2022 15:26:46 GMT
I was talking to dh about this. He says that by replacing both at the same time you save on installation costs.Now to financing costs and my thoughts. If you finance through your Bank or furnace company you pay higher costs in fees. If you add it onto your mortgage the borrowing rates can be lower
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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 8, 2022 15:37:25 GMT
#2 if you can afford it.. We had to replace our furnace and only did that, not the AC. We could not afford it even payments at the time. So we are probably on borrowed time with the AC but it's the fourth year after the furnace so far so good. We usually have it serviced every spring and he hasn't said anything about it dying..so far so good.
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Post by peasapie on Sept 8, 2022 15:39:37 GMT
I would do #2 IF I were planning to stay in the house for a while.
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Post by disneypal on Sept 8, 2022 15:42:50 GMT
2. Replace the AC and the furnace. Given the age of the furnace, it would be wise and probably cheaper to replace them both at the same time...you know the furnace will need to be replaced eventually (and perhaps soon) so might as well do them at the same time.
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Post by pinklady on Sept 8, 2022 15:46:47 GMT
I think you may have to do #2. I'm not sure an old furnace is compatible with a new AC compressor/components. In 2021, I installed AC and had to replace my 50 year old furnace that was working fine because all the components needed to work together correctly.
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Post by tracylynn on Sept 8, 2022 17:03:24 GMT
Where do you live? more cold Temps or more hot? North Dakota...we get both. Below zero in the winter, high 90s-100 in the summer. #2! Because of the extreme cold temps, a heat pump may not be the best solution.
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