At the end of April, we had to have the inducer motor replaced on our furnace (yes, we are one of those unfortunate families who lives in a climate where the furnace is needed about 9 months out of the year). It was whining something fierce because the bearings were wearing down after 12 years. It cost $440 (including installation), but it sure beats having to get a new furnace at 10 times that or more.
One other thing we do with our furnace is have it serviced every year. It costs about $150, but we get a new industrial strength filter, and get it cleaned and inspected. Little problems--like the inducer motor--can be caught and fixed before they become big problems that decrease the life of the furnace.
Our furnace tech said that with continued annual maintenance, there's no reason we can't expect this furnace to go on for 20 more years.
One other thing we do with our furnace is have it serviced every year. It costs about $150, but we get a new industrial strength filter, and get it cleaned and inspected. Little problems--like the inducer motor--can be caught and fixed before they become big problems that decrease the life of the furnace.
Our furnace tech said that with continued annual maintenance, there's no reason we can't expect this furnace to go on for 20 more years.
