jasoutside
ArboristSite Member
Hey Fellas!
Here is what I have...
To my knowledge this was installed when the house was originally built 34 years ago. The previous owner used it and I have used it since we bought the place 3 winters ago. This Energy Mate is awesome! Each of the past three winters I have burned roughly 5.5 to 6 cord to heat my place loading once in the morning and once in the afternoon. On the coldest days (20ish below) I will feed a third time. This set up keeps my place toasty warm in the upper 70's and the only drops of propane that get used is when I have a late day at work or what have you.
Anyway...
I am wondering if this furnace should be retired or is repairable?
The fire box is warped. Not terrible, but obviously warped/wavy. Also, there is a crack that has started at the corner of the door frame...
My question...
Can I, or should I take this over to my local fab shop and have them weld up some new stuff on the inside of the fire box and weld up this corner?
Or, is the writing on the wall, should I be looking to replace this?
Much appreciated fellas!
Here is what I have...
To my knowledge this was installed when the house was originally built 34 years ago. The previous owner used it and I have used it since we bought the place 3 winters ago. This Energy Mate is awesome! Each of the past three winters I have burned roughly 5.5 to 6 cord to heat my place loading once in the morning and once in the afternoon. On the coldest days (20ish below) I will feed a third time. This set up keeps my place toasty warm in the upper 70's and the only drops of propane that get used is when I have a late day at work or what have you.
Anyway...
I am wondering if this furnace should be retired or is repairable?
The fire box is warped. Not terrible, but obviously warped/wavy. Also, there is a crack that has started at the corner of the door frame...
My question...
Can I, or should I take this over to my local fab shop and have them weld up some new stuff on the inside of the fire box and weld up this corner?
Or, is the writing on the wall, should I be looking to replace this?
Much appreciated fellas!