Gravity Feed Octopus Furnace Replacement

"I had my house on the market for 1 1/2 years and could not sell it. After having Midland Heating replace my gravity furnace, my house sold in 1 week"

If your home has an old monster-sized furnace in the basement with huge ducts that snake off in various directions, it may be heated by a gravity furnace. Gravity furnaces were installed in homes at the turn of the 20th century and well into the 1940s. Because the furnace doesn't have a blower, it is quieter than a forced-air furnace and doesn't stir up dust and allergens by blowing air - but that's where the benefits end. They waste a tremendous amount of energy compared to today's high-efficiency furnaces. Not only do they send about 50% of the heat straight up their chimney, the heated air they produce takes longer to reach distant rooms and, lingering in the ductwork, gives off more of its heat.

Because asbestos was commonly used for fireproofing and insulation on these furnaces and their ducts, the chances are good that an old gravity system presents an asbestos hazard. This white, fibrous wrap is a known carcinogen that can cause asbestosis when airborne. It should not be disturbed other than a by a certified asbestos abatement company.

If you intend to be in your home for more than a couple of years and your budget will allow, it would likely to pay to replace your outdated gravity furnace with a new, high-efficiency furnace. Doing so will probably reduce your heating bills by half.

What happens to my old gravity furnace?

First, a licensed abatement contractor seals off the entire work area. The contractor removes all asbestos materials, the old furnace, and 100% of the existing ductwork. The air quality is tested after the project is complete, per state regulation. Now your home is ready for Midland Heating to install a new, modern furnace and ductwork. We custom make sheet metal fittings that match up to existing grills/registers in your home. The complete removal/installation process takes about 3-4 days.

By installing a modern day furnace you can now install a whole-home air conditioning system, and whole-home air filtration to improve in-door air quality.

Call us today for your free in home estimate - we have converted 100's of homes just like yours.

612-869-3213