Makes no difference wether it is LP or NG just different Jets and orifices both built the same. My preference was always controlled by my wallet you can drive a Chevy or a Caddy With the price of NG and LP both you might consider high efficiency as the best option. All of the major brands are good you get what You pay for. Some times???
Thanks, I’ll probably stay with an 80 Rheem considering it is only used as a back up and when I’m (a week here or there) gone, and that the 90+ units are more $, and that I’d have to find a location for and run the new PVC exhaust, and buy and install a condensate pump, and the tax credit is only $150. I just can’t see the payoff.
I’m maybe a little different in my thinking than others (right or wrong). I don’t think you want to forget the day to day operating cost, and/or advantages of the higher level technology, when looking at purchasing a new HVAC system. The probability is that the fuel you are limited to using has, and will probably continue to be very price sensitive.
I’d go for top line technology upfront, and know I will likely be paying the least amount of $$ out to keep comfortable for a longf time.
Thanks for the thought Greg. The difference is about 15% efficiency. So far I’m finding the 90+ are about $1,000, or more, more expensive. It’s something to think and calculate more on.
Oil burns way hotter and would need a new class A chimney. I already have the class B for the gas installed. Plus I really don’t care that much for dealing with oil now that I don’t have my diesel truck any more…not that I ever used my heating fuel oil in my truck… …that would be against the law but cheaper to run the truck without the road tax added in.