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Old 06-28-2012, 05:43 PM   #1
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Looking at purchasing a home built in 1912. House has Janitrol gas furnace, thing looks like a relic by its design, but from what I can tell it is pretty clean. does anyone know how I can find out how old it really is and what their life expectancy is?
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Old 06-29-2012, 10:46 AM   #2
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The serial number tag should have the manufacture date stamped on it.
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Old 06-29-2012, 12:25 PM   #3
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I have a similar unit, it was installed in 1967. Runs like a champ still. The heat exchanger is the heart of the unit, so just make sure thats in good shape
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Old 06-30-2012, 10:35 AM   #4
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if you go back to the house get a picture from the front inside with panels removed. Show wiring and gas valve. If the manual is laying there it will have a printing date on it too.
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Old 07-06-2012, 08:23 PM   #5
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Thanks all, Haven't been back into house since but it looks like we maybe close to a deal so next trip in I'll utilize info.
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