New furnace ?

[Maddie'sDaddy]

Anyone in my general vacinity have a new furnace installed , and can recomend someone to use for purchase and instalation for a reasonable rate. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

[Lepper]

Next tiem I need a furnace I am doing it myself!! paying someone 75$ an hour is crazy and then when you look at it.. it isn't that hard to do! just my .02cents and to get this up to the top to help you get a real answer.
dave

[1pump]

Yeah, a straight up replacement isn't that tough. There's a place down off of Hawthorne that specializes in helping do-it-yourself types, like me.

[Abalone]

There is a man that works with N.W. Natural gas that works with do it your self. I used him.
He provided a Furnace at wholesale and came to my house with it. He charges $350.00 to measure the Sheet metal and give you instructions on how to install it. The sheet metal shop he
recommended only charged my $75.00 to make the pieces I needed. I installed the funace myself for less then $1000.00. Call N.W. Natural and ask for him.

You need a permit and a inspector. All they do is check the Gas line for leaks.

It's a piece of cake.

The most difficult part of the job is measuring the Sheet metal. If you get that part Correct the rest
is easy.

Go for it.

[Maddie'sDaddy]

Abalone ,that is sounding real good right now . 2 estimates , both over 5000.00 :shocked: . This stuff isnt cheap or i am going to the wrong places.

[Cool Texan]

MD,

When my wife and I bought our house, it had a HUGE oil furnace in it. We called NW Natural about converting, and they mentioned that they have on their web site a listing of contractors who they recommend. They later told me that they recommend them because they install a minimum number of units each quarter to qualify for that recommendation. So its like buying a car...let them know you are getting competing bids from others on "the list" (i can send a link if you want it...but its on their site). They will go back and forth getting their price lower and lower. I cant remember what ours cost...but it was something to the effect of 3 grand (maybe less...I'd have to look) to remove the old unit and install the gas furnace. It may have even been closer to 2 for all I know...I have the receipt at home.

Haggle and haggle...use one bid against another...and let them know you're doing it. Its fun, and you save money.

Good luck!

[Maddie'sDaddy]

Thanks Everyone, Hey Cool Texan That,s a great idea, Reminds me of when AT&T and MCI used to battle. After a couple tries you end up going from $20.00 to $100.00 real quick.

[Cool Texan]

Yep...I think I ended up saving over $500.

[Jettin' Fool]

Contact Sean w/ Clawson heating @ 1-971-219-2739. Tell him Chris referred you. They are an independant company and can give you a great deal.

Jfool

[WheresMyBobber]

Let the buyer beware.

I used one of Northwest Natural Gas recommendations and had nothing but problems (to say the least). I did file complaints, and I don't know if that company is still on their list, but all I can say is check references!

[Smily]

Hi Guys,
I talked to a vinje and sons.

V Vinje & Son Inc
(503) 232-7713

Talk with these guys, they specialize in home do it your-selfers.

:smile: Smily :smile:

[Carver_OR]

Brad Stapels is a furnace guy and a guide. People that I know have used Brad and are very pleased. I see his guide service advertised in the Sandy N.W. steelheaders news letter. Maybe someone has Brads phone number and can post it or email me and I'll give you his email addy.

Stay warm...Pat

[Maddie'sDaddy]

Thanks for the info guys, Clawson is coming over monday to give me a bid and I plan on going in and talking with the DIY guys , I am pretty mechanicly inclined and it sounds like a great deal , lots of savings. My old heater still runs and keeps us from freezing but it is definately on it's last leg.