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    Instantkevino Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 18, 2010, 03:47 PM
    Ok for Contractor to install 5 ton furnace in 1,000 sq ft house?
    We contracted for a 3 ton unit and just found out, 23 years later, that they installed a 5 ton furnace. Is this safe? Also will this will cut down life span of furnace due to short cycling? If so, approx. how many years am I losing here?
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    Jan 18, 2010, 03:48 PM

    I meant to say 2 years later... not 23 years.
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    Jan 18, 2010, 04:25 PM
    An oversized aircondition can cause too much humidity,therefore possible mold and mildew follows,, if you have a written contract, I would hold onto it
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    Jan 18, 2010, 05:11 PM
    I am glad I do not have to pay your electric bills.
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    Jan 18, 2010, 06:22 PM

    Five ton furnace? Do you mean five ton ac unit. Is this a heat pump? Any which way you look at it, five ton is way oversized for 1000 sq ft dwelling.

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