Removing my 70's furnace...any tips??

WILDRTEXAS · 10-18-2009, 04:24 PM

Want to take out my 70s furnace. I see 6 screws to the subfloor and the gas line connection. What else is needed to do to remove the furnace? I see 3 furring strips rivited to the interior wall around the furnace is their anything behind them? And ....before I remove it I want to light it to see if it works..HOW??? Serious newbie...be gentle.
Thanks all!

Fyrzowt · 10-18-2009, 04:49 PM

You will also need to disconnect the vent to the exterior wall.
If you are removing it, why light it? At that age, most recommend a service check by a qualified technician. Chances are you would be fine, but BOOM is never a good sound...

Fyrzowt · 10-18-2009, 04:52 PM

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71 Globetrotter Full Monte

Look at post #328 in this thread. Yours very likely is in similar condition.
Dave

Lumatic · 10-18-2009, 05:18 PM

In addition to the screws which hold the cabinet to the floor. If you take off the front cover you should see 2 screws which hold the furnace works to tracks inside the cabuinet. Take out these screws and the external inlet / outlet cover, gas line , thermostat and 12v lines and the inner works slide out. If the furnace is a NT22 there was a safety recall. Many parts will not be available and it is next to imossible to get anyone to work on these old furnace.. If you are putting in a newwer furnace you might want to save the lower cabinet for ir its ductwork connection.