Gas Furnace Replacement in Ossining: A Complete Homeowner’s Guide

This homeowner in Ossining had a 2006 Luxaire furnace that was operative but was becoming obsolete. Furnaces usually enjoy a lifespan ranging from 15 to 20 years with routine maintenance.Enter your text here...

Other indicators it might be time to replace your furnace include:

the house feeling cold, even though thermostat is correct
other renovations changing the house size or insulation
unevenly heated house
strange noises coming from the unit
signs of rusting or cracking
emitting soot
repair cost exceeds 25% of replacing the unit
constant on and off cycles
humidity problem

We replaced her unit with a Daikan DM80VC1005CNAD whole-house, gas furnace. The 80,000 BTU per hour furnace was the correct size for this 1,700 square foot, 4 BR home. The new unit features:

Multi-position installation: up flow / horizontal left or right
80% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency - expressed as a percentage)
Compatible with the Daikin One+ smart thermostat and other Daikin communicating equipment
Durable tubular stainless-steel heat exchanger
Quiet variable-speed motor, including a two-speed induced draft blower
Self-diagnostic continuous monitoring control board
Durable silicon nitride igniter
Two-stage gas valve
Fully insulated heat exchanger and blower section
Continuous air circulation

Other specs include:

Temperature Rise Range: 25 - 55ºF
Minimum Circuit Amp: 10.6 A
Maximum Overcurrent Device: 15 A
Shipping Weight: 124 lb.

The customer had been on a maintenance plan for several years that helped extend the life of the older unit. She elected to take advantage of a half-priced furnace promotion. With online registration within 60 days, the unit is covered by a 12-year limited warranty for parts. The unit is whisper quiet.

For homeowners with clean-air needs as well, this unit is compatible with the Daikin Premium Air Cleaner. The smart thermostat offers simple, two-way communications with most modern cellphones. This Daikan unit is manufactured for use on 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase electrical supply. with a 1/2" FPT gas service connection.

If you are considering updating your furnace, there are electric, gas, and propane options available. Electric furnaces tend to be the least expensive to purchase. They are more suitable for moderate areas. For colder areas, a gas furnace will work better and is recommended if you already have a gas line since gas can be less expensive than electricity.

The federal mandate for new furnaces AFUE begins at 80 percent. Adding features will increase your investment but provide benefits.

AFUE 90% cost more than AFUE 80% to purchase but saves fuel cost
Variable speed provides more functionality than non-variable speed to variable speed
Two-stage furnace are more expensive than single-stage
Modulating furnaces are more expensive than single-stage furnace
Fuel type causes variance in acquisition and operating costs
Having more square footage that needs heating require larger units as well
New ductwork or ventilation
Finally, any special permits or inspection may cost more as well