Furnace Reviews

A good furnace can come in many different forms. When you are looking for the best furnace on the market, you should compare and contrast the ones that you are interested in buying.

Two of the most popular furnace brands are Carrier and Lennox. Here is a brief comparison of Carrier and Lennox furnaces that you can use to make your decision.

Carrier Pros and Cons

Pros:
Long Lasting Unit
Consistent Heat
Plenty of Power
Cons:
Noisy Motor
Expensive Repair Parts
Long Wait Time for Parts

Lennox Furnace Pros and Cons

Pros:
Long Lasting
Inexpensive Replacement Parts
Reliable and Competent Company

Cons:
Long Wait time for Parts
Noisy Motor
Problems with the Flame Sensor

There are several things that you need to keep in mind when comparing furnaces. Each model has its own pros and cons, but if you happen to see the same problem stated over and over again with a certain brand then it is probably a big issue.

Some furnaces have a bad reputation for their motherboards going out. If you come across many complaints of this nature, you will know that you need to take that into consideration when making your choice. Try to stay away from brands who have an unusual number of complaints on the internet.

When you do decide on a furnace, be sure to hire a very experienced contractor to do the installation for you. Most of the problems that you will have with any type of furnace are due to poor or improper installation.

If the unit is not installed properly, you will end up having many different reasons to make service calls on the unit. The worse the installation, the worse your furnace will work for you.

Keep your budget in mind when choosing between a Carrier and a Lennox furnace. Though the Lennox may be more expensive, it may actually last longer for you than a cheaper model.

Each company has various furnaces which are in all different price ranges. Be sure to research the exact model that you are thinking of getting and interview several different contractors before deciding which one to hire.