Hello everyone,
I currently have a dual-fuel setup with a heat-pump and a Lincoln oil furnace that is 25 years old (1995). The furnace is inspected and maintained annually by a licensed oil tech. I never had a combustion analysis done to measure efficiency but I go through almost 200 Gl (900L) per year which seems acceptable to me (I am in Quebec, Canada). I also have a service plan with the oil company which covers labor and many parts (burner motor/tube, transformer, furnace motor, etc).
My question is: should I replace the current furnace because it is getting old or let it run until the oil tech says it is no longer safe / has too many issues? The oil tech who currently maintains it says the furnace is safe and looks fine because it doesn't get that much use thanks to the heat pump. I will obviously get more efficiency out of the newer units but even if I use 1/3 less oil per year (without mentioning any equipment $$$), the payback is not that attractive. If I were to replace it I would stick to oil because I like the heat delivery and gas line is not available.
I asked another HVAC rep to come in and look at my furnace and he told me that any oil furnace older than 25 years should be replaced proactively.
Thoughts?
Beforehand thankful for your input!
I currently have a dual-fuel setup with a heat-pump and a Lincoln oil furnace that is 25 years old (1995). The furnace is inspected and maintained annually by a licensed oil tech. I never had a combustion analysis done to measure efficiency but I go through almost 200 Gl (900L) per year which seems acceptable to me (I am in Quebec, Canada). I also have a service plan with the oil company which covers labor and many parts (burner motor/tube, transformer, furnace motor, etc).
My question is: should I replace the current furnace because it is getting old or let it run until the oil tech says it is no longer safe / has too many issues? The oil tech who currently maintains it says the furnace is safe and looks fine because it doesn't get that much use thanks to the heat pump. I will obviously get more efficiency out of the newer units but even if I use 1/3 less oil per year (without mentioning any equipment $$$), the payback is not that attractive. If I were to replace it I would stick to oil because I like the heat delivery and gas line is not available.
I asked another HVAC rep to come in and look at my furnace and he told me that any oil furnace older than 25 years should be replaced proactively.
Thoughts?
Beforehand thankful for your input!
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