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pauln

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Posted - 03/08/2010 :  8:07:54 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
We recently had a G61-MPV furnace installed. Two things we have noticed, and we wonder if anyone else has:
1. There is a decrease in humidity in our home, which we did not have with the previous non-high-efficiency furnace. We have not needed a humidifier in the past, and don't have one.
2. There is a whistling noise when the blower is on, and a groaning noise as the blower comes to a stop.

My wife has allergies, and has noticed an increase in runny-nose symptoms, plus an increase in tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Has anyone experienced either of these problems after having a high-efficiency furnace installed?

Thanks a lot for any replies.

Paul

MechAcc

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Posted - 03/08/2010 :  9:58:46 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The older furnace may have had some leakage which may have produced a higher humidity level as well as CO poisoning.

I am not a physician however the CO Headquarters at Wayne State Medical lists tinnitus as a symptom of Low Level CO poisoning see http://www.coheadquarters.com/ChronicCO/coSyndrome1.htm

Now the noise being produced by the blower would be hard to diagnose without being there. Recommend that you have the installing company measure the Total External Static Pressure on the furnace and determine if there is an airflow problem.

The low humidity level. It may be time for a humidifier. Look at Honeywell, Trion or General Air steam humidifier

I am not an employee of CozyParts. The opinions that I post are my own.

Please have your furnace inspected annually by a qualified service technician. Have all of your fossil fuel appliances tested annually for carbon monoxide production by a professional.

Get a good Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Replace it according to manufacturers recommendations usually every 3-5 years. CO concerns are not just for the winter but 24-7. UL approved alarms alarm high. For a low level alarm do a search for CO Experts or NSI 3000 a low level CO monitor.
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