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Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:49 pm
by 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.
Re: Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:17 am
by 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
Re: Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:40 pm
by 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
Re: Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:24 pm
by Robert
Hi Greg,
Sounds good, may learn something new here. If there is one, would love to know about it.
Thanks,
Robert
Re: Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:48 am
by 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.
Re: Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:56 am
by 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
Re: Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:26 am
by 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.
Re: Honeywell Model # 3020N40
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:20 am
by Robert
Hi Greg,
Understood and a wise decision.
Take care and best wishes,
Robert