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    rkthomas13 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 4, 2007, 07:34 PM
    Better to fix or replace
    The inspector says that my Carrier gas furnace model 58WAV111-16 has a fault inducer motor assembly. One can hear it rumble, like a motor with a part going out. Would it be better to replace this part or just buy a new model? Efficiency is not a big issue here for me. How much would a new furnace cost?
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    Dec 4, 2007, 08:14 PM
    How old is the thing? Did the inspector peck on the heat exchanger to assess its soundness? Unless the furnace is 15-20 year old, I think I would go with the inducer. It should be a DIY project. I installed my furnace, but still paid the contractor to start up. Installing a furnace DIY is a big project best done when you have all summer.
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    Dec 4, 2007, 08:22 PM
    Yes, age would make a difference, on spending 2-3 hundred bucks,on and old dino,for me if much over 15 years old,I`d get some local prices on replacement, and around here Carrier,loves selling parts for their expensive units,
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    Dec 5, 2007, 09:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rkthomas13
    The inspector says that my Carrier gas furnace model 58WAV111-16 has a fault inducer motor assembly. One can hear it rumble, like a motor with a part going out. Would it be better to replace this part or just buy a new model? Efficiency is not a big issue here for me. How much would a new furnace cost?
    Thanks for all help. It really makes a difference. It may be obvious to you, but not to me.
    One follow up question. I already own a Goodman furnace about the same BTU. Is it likely to be difficult to install a different brand?
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    Dec 5, 2007, 10:38 AM
    A little nip,a little tug,, cut here, add there,, as long as they both blow in the same direction,, it can be made to fit
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