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11-23-00, 03:47 PM
MY HOUSE HAS AN OLD GRAVITY FURNACE (BRYANT)
THE UNIT LIST 90000 BTU AT BONNETT WHATEVER THAT MEANS. ANYWAY MY HOUSE IS ALWAYS COOL UNLESS I SET THE THERMOSTAT TO 80 TO 90.
I CANT AFFORD A NEW UNIT YET. ANY SUGESSTIONS

11-23-00, 04:19 PM
IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH YOUR THERMOSTAT IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT,, IT MAY NEED CALIBRATED OR RELEVELED BY NOT BEING LEVEL IT WILL EITHER BE A HIGHER TEMP OR LOWER TEMP HOPE THIS HELPS,,
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11-23-00, 04:23 PM
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11-23-00, 10:19 PM
Hi:COLD LADY

Gravity furnaces, when working up at there peak performance, work rather well.

What isn't known here is, if this is a new problem or one that you noticed for years?

If it's a new problem, have the furnace serviced. You'll be much further ahead, energy wise, in the long run.

If this has been a constant problem, there are many other possibilities which may not be directly related to the furnace.

Climate zone, current outside temperatures, insulation, windows, ducting and other energy saving improvements to name a few.

Best suggestion is to have the local gas utility company check out the furnace for proper operation.

Good Luck,
TomBartco
Natural Gas Energy Technician and Consultant.