Question from Nancy and Dennis in Delta, B.C. -----

Dear Shell,

We are having our basement completely renovated - putting in a gas fireplace, and replacing our 35 year plus furnace.

We are also moving it about 3-4 ft. We live in North Delta - our home is 1250 sq. ft. upstairs, 1050 sq. ft. downstairs. Our contractor has informed us the best way to go is to put in a standard replacement furnace - 60,000 BTU and 80% efficiency for around $2,500.00.

I posed the question to him that everyone recommends putting in 90 plus efficiency. He said we don't need that and if we decide to go that way we will have to change our venting system and duct works at a much greater cost. The money factor is not really the issue. The question is what is the best & most economical way to go.

Thank you,

Nancy and Dennis

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Dear Nancy and Dennis,

It may be that you don’t have a very knowledgable furnace technician or salesman.

Please call our “HouseSmart Referral Network” and ask for Brian McDougall of Breath Easy Heating. Brian will recommend a high efficiency furnace along with the following optional upgrades; radiused ducting, Hoyme damper, insulated hot air plenium and flexible transitions. Call the HouseSmart Centre at 604-542-2236.

"It's Just That Easy"

Shell