Honeywell Model # 3020N40

[Greg S]

Is there anyway to determine the year of a furnace from the information on the identification plate. I have some info regarding the furnace but am not sure how reliable it is as I was given it over the phone by the owner. I am looking to buy it but will not if it is more than 10 years old.

The info I have is: Honeywell HEDF605
SN 10154334
Model # 3020N40

Do any of those numbers look familiar and do any of the numbers include the year of manufacture.
Any help in identifying this unit would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Robert]

Hi Greg,

In 30+ years of hvac service, I have never seen or heard of a Honeywell Furnace. Make sure he is giving the info from furnace data sticker or nameplate and not from the gas valve, filter, etc..



Thanks,
Robert

[Greg S]

I was not confident I was getting accurate information from the owner over the phone.
Hopefully I will have a chance to see it myself this weekend and get more info.
Thanks

Greg

[Robert]

Hi Greg,

Sounds good, may learn something new here. If there is one, would love to know about it.


Thanks,
Robert

[Greg S]

Talking to the owner again it is definitely not a Honeywell. He believes it to be a Clair or something like that. I have never heard of this maker but regardless it appears to be quite old and not suitable to invest money in to install in a home.
My options are very limited and due to time and weather I am forced to buy new. This will likely be in the range of $3-$4000 installed which is a painful pill to swallow.

[Robert]

Hi Greg,

Painful yes, but buying older used sometimes can lead to never swallowing again, so being safe will help over long haul.



Take care and best wishes,
Robert

[Greg S]

I was not really comfortable buying used as I am concerned about safety. Having it installed by a professional and properly tested would have elevated most of my safety concerns but could not guarantee longevity.
The fact is I have bought this home with the intention of renovating and reselling. The profit margin on this type of home is very thin so I am being very budget minded. At the same time I want to sell a product of relatively high quality.

[Robert]

Hi Greg,

Understood and a wise decision.


Take care and best wishes,
Robert