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    deccher Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 7, 2009, 08:05 PM
    Worth replacing GMP125-4 Heat Exchanger
    I have been told that my heat exchanger on my GMP125-4 furnace has 4 or more cracks by a certified technician.

    This furnace is 11 years old, so I am trying to determine if I should pay to have this replaced or buy a new furnace.

    How much effort would it take to replace this myself? Where might I find instructions for doing so? Where can I buy a heat exchanger on-line?

    Thank you.
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    Jan 7, 2009, 08:33 PM

    Get some price quotes on both,, for the repair,, and for replacement
    Its no easy job,, and it depends on if you have a/c coil on furnace or not, will make a difference in labor cost,, if it was me, I`d get real serious about a new furnace
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    Jan 7, 2009, 08:35 PM

    I have replaced quite a few of these myself, so that should tell you something. Even out-of-warranty, the replacement H/X isn't too expensive, but definitely not a D.I.Y. project. Factor in the overall condition of the rest of the unit, and compare unit repair cost to unit replacement cost. This job in my local market would cost between $400-$450.
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    Jan 7, 2009, 08:35 PM
    It is possible you might still have a warranty from Goodman. If not buy a new unit.

    To be safe you do not want to do it yourself.
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    Jan 7, 2009, 08:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hvac1000 View Post
    It is possible you might still have a warrenty from Goodman. If not buy a new unit.
    If I'm not mistaken, the GMP has a 10 year H/X warranty, the GMPN has 20.
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    Jan 7, 2009, 08:51 PM

    There you have it.. If heat exchanger is under warranty, I would have it replaced by a tech. You will most likely have to pay for labor, but parts would be free. If not under warranty, I would agree that you should look seriously at furnace replacement. Hope these answers help. Let us know what the outcome is please.
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