Replacing a furnace past 15 years
The old gas furnace in this Kent basement was more than 15 years old. At that age we recommend replacing a furnace rather than repairing it.
The new furnace is a 96% American Standard, chosen over an 80% model to pay less for gas. A 96% furnace turns more of the gas it burns into heat for the house, so the same warmth takes less fuel.
It stands beside the water heater, with a Space-Gard air cleaner cabinet underneath that holds the filter.




