We’ve got one, and it has been running great. I expect this thing to outlast anything new we could put in there lol some years the condensate doesn’t drain properly and it leaves a wet spot at the base of the unit.
In my 15yrs as an hvac installer and tech, I only saw 3 of them, one at my parents house, one at my grandparents house, and one on the job. There were recalls done and as long as they're done properly, they last forever (minus wear n tear parts). That second, hand written number is likely the recall number after it was done, but just in case you were curious, get a carbon monoxide detector in the house to keep you safe. Those units weren't cheap when they were new, probably why grandpa left the Bryant unit, as well with the "ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality! The pulse units were rated above 90% efficiency when they hit the market, which was miles ahead of the roughly 60% efficiency other manufacturers had at the time. Noisy as can be, I'm sure there are thousands still working this very minute, heating homes across the country!
Cool yes I do have a carbon monoxide detector in that room. It's been a really good unit and keeps the house nice and warm. That old Bryant works great as well. That number makes sense my grandpa did have this serviced pretty regularly. The guy I had come out to replace the computer said he has a few he still services but they have been trying to get people to replace them due to age. I'll probably run it until it starts having major issues lol hopefully that's not for a while
Close on the mercy thermostat. Mercury bulb is attached to a bimetallic spring. The spring expands or contracts with temperature changes in the room. As temp drops, the mercury gets tipped to one end of the bulb where it closes the circuit. They never go bad, they are just not very accurate. They can be off by 5-8 degrees. Digital are significantly more accurate.
Cool thanks for the info. It not being very accurate explains why it was always so hard to find a happy spot for it. The digital one has been a lot more efficient in keeping the house comfortable. I really like I can program it for when I'm away from the house vs at home.
We’ve got one, and it has been running great. I expect this thing to outlast anything new we could put in there lol some years the condensate doesn’t drain properly and it leaves a wet spot at the base of the unit.
In my 15yrs as an hvac installer and tech, I only saw 3 of them, one at my parents house, one at my grandparents house, and one on the job. There were recalls done and as long as they're done properly, they last forever (minus wear n tear parts). That second, hand written number is likely the recall number after it was done, but just in case you were curious, get a carbon monoxide detector in the house to keep you safe. Those units weren't cheap when they were new, probably why grandpa left the Bryant unit, as well with the "ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality! The pulse units were rated above 90% efficiency when they hit the market, which was miles ahead of the roughly 60% efficiency other manufacturers had at the time. Noisy as can be, I'm sure there are thousands still working this very minute, heating homes across the country!
Cool yes I do have a carbon monoxide detector in that room. It's been a really good unit and keeps the house nice and warm. That old Bryant works great as well. That number makes sense my grandpa did have this serviced pretty regularly. The guy I had come out to replace the computer said he has a few he still services but they have been trying to get people to replace them due to age. I'll probably run it until it starts having major issues lol hopefully that's not for a while
Close on the mercy thermostat. Mercury bulb is attached to a bimetallic spring. The spring expands or contracts with temperature changes in the room. As temp drops, the mercury gets tipped to one end of the bulb where it closes the circuit. They never go bad, they are just not very accurate. They can be off by 5-8 degrees. Digital are significantly more accurate.
Cool thanks for the info. It not being very accurate explains why it was always so hard to find a happy spot for it. The digital one has been a lot more efficient in keeping the house comfortable. I really like I can program it for when I'm away from the house vs at home.
My grandpas house had one and a church i went to had 6 of them all synced. Was always fascinated by them.
Wow 6 that must have been loud lol
Inside they seems rather quiet. But outside the exhaust for each on were all in a row. That low, bass, hum that you could hear everywhere.
I am a HVAC enthusiast but I must say, you know you stuff!
9:07 it almost sounds like a fridge compressor
Very similar to mine, been pretty terrible free
Only saw one in my 26.5 year career. It worked, I gave it a meaningful stare and left.
Lol they are a bit different
This is one of the worst furnaces ever made. Numerous major issues regarding safety and major recalls.