Is $6,000 to replace a furnace a fair price?
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An HVAC company came out and locked out my furnace because of high CO (500ppm) coming out of the flue. The technician said it was a cracked heat exchanger and immediately quoted me for a new furnace. I asked him to check for CO in a vent, which was 0ppm, but he still insisted it was a cracked heat exchanger and didn't do any further diagnostics. I personally don't think it's a cracked heat exchanger since there's no CO in the conditioned air; I suspect it might just need the burners cleaned or fuel adjusted.
Quote Details
The quote is for replacing the existing furnace. The current furnace was locked out due to high CO (500ppm) detected out of the flue, which the HVAC company diagnosed as a cracked heat exchanger. The quote includes a new furnace. - Furnace Issue: High CO (500ppm) out of the flue- Diagnosis: Cracked heat exchanger- Scope: Replacement with a new furnace
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Category
HVAC
Price
$6,000
Quote Date
June 22, 2025
System type
Furnace
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