RHEEM 80%(Plexvent) to 95% American Standard

I remember back when this new HVAC product(Hart & Cooley plexvent) came on the market back in the early to mid 90’s, this product allowed the venting of 80% gas furnaces to go out side wall of the home or business. Now customers where not forced to purchase a more expensive 90% gas furnace. Keep in mind 90% furnaces where a lot more expensive than 80% ‘s and natural gas was still fairly cheap.

Hart & Cooley Plastic Vent. Plexvent

In the picture above you can see the Hart & Cooley plexvent, if you own a furnace with this type of venting being used I strongly recommend you have it inspected ASAP. If my memory serves me right Hart & Cooley was not the only manufacture who produced this type of venting, there was also a clear type of vent as well.

Older RHEEM with PLEXVENT

The older RHEEM 80% furnace vented in plastic vent, the owner completely unaware of the dangers of this type of venting. Fortunately for him American Standard makes a standard 95% gas furnace that I can install at a reasonable price. My biggest challenge was removing the older plastic vent and installing a PVC vent system in the same space.

New American Standard 95% Standard Gas Furnace

There was plenty of space to work and the duct connections where fairly easy, the only ducting was an extension of the existing return. I also added a condensate pump to remove condensation. Now my customer has not only a more efficient gas furnace but a properly installed one.

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