Estimating Age?

Originally Posted By: Brad Chasse
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Hi guy’s,


Does anyone know of any published material that covers information on various types of furnaces so that one might accurately estimate (I thinks thats a contradiction) the age of a furnace? I find it difficult on older units and some insurance companies require some sort of estimate. I don't really want to completely guess.

Thanks,
Brad


Originally Posted By: chorne
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Hi Brad,


Great post, I find that I run into that same issue.

Carla


Originally Posted By: jmyers
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You could check with the manufacturer’s. I am sure they have a good idea of how long it will last. Probably even tell you which part is most likely to go first. One thing I can gaurentee you it that the warranty will expire around the same time they expect that piece will go bad. icon_biggrin.gif


Joe Myers


Originally Posted By: matthew berman
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icon_biggrin.gif brad try www.prestonguide.com they have a guide book that you can use the model and serial number.if no tags or stamped data just state age unknown dont guess.------matt


Originally Posted By: jremas
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The best thing you can do would be to record the model and serial number then call the company if they are still in business or still have the same name. Other than that, it would be a guess which is not a good idea.






Jeff Remas
REMAS Inspections, Inc.
Northeastern PA & the Poconos
www.NEPAinspector.com

570-362-1598

Originally Posted By: rmeyers
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Brad,


"Preston's Guide" has been the best resource I have found for quick and easy reference if you can find the Brand and Model number. Gives the Mfg. Year, BTU Rating and EER or SEER for Air Conditioners and Mfg. Year, BTU Rating and AFUE for furnaces. Available from several catalogs but the previous web site sounds reasonable. It's been a worthwhile investment in my opinion!

Have a GREAT DAY! ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)


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Russ Meyers

Originally Posted By: ismetaniuk
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This membership was a big waste of my time!



Igor


Top To Bottom Inspections


Glen Spey, NY

Originally Posted By: matthew berman
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Brad., igor is right ,let the insurance co. make the call .thats what they get paid for.----ill have peperoni and cheese on mine------matt icon_lol.gif


Originally Posted By: lfranklin
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Igor, I’ll take Chinese


Originally Posted By: lfranklin
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Brad,


If you put them in your report and don’t know for sure you should put unknown or not readable the day of the inspection


Originally Posted By: jmyers
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Larry,


Good point. There is absolutely nothing wrong with stating that you don't know how old it is. If they want you to guess, you can do so verbally but you should not put it in writing! ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

Joe Myers