Robert Jones Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Just curious. How do you guys handle electric furnaces as it pertains to age? For example, if I have a home with a 30 year old gas furnace, I am recommending replacement. Do you guys feel that the electric furnace(s) fall into the same category? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Not for me. You can change out the elements or parts; I've seen a few that are ancient; install new elements or components, they run fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Electric furnaces have, essentially, an unlimited service life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Appreciate the replies guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yeah, Jim's take is essentially what I tell folks. They're largely made with off-the-shelf components. As long as you can still get parts, or make newer parts perform the same function, they keep right on going. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 They have elements like a big toaster. I've got a good pic from a house where the elements were visible from the crawlspace. The builder "forgot" to install any ductwork, 20 yr old home. The rooms had registers open to the crawlspace. It was sure cosy down there. [] Click to Enlarge 45.76 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 My own up-flow electric furnace was replaced 2, 3 years ago because condensation from the evaporator coil mounted within the upper portion of it had corroded the housing of the appliance to the point where it was collapsing. Condensate water had also dripped into the electric compartment and caused problems with arcing and corroded aluminum lugs. It was about 30 years old. Yeah, they have long lives...unless an evap coil is within or above them. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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