BA-PIRC Partnership with
Fuqua Homes
Bend, OR

High Efficiency Gas Furnaces - Initial evaluations of 90% efficient gas furnaces indicates that there is no incremental installation cost to the use of these furnaces, as no field modifications are required. In 2003, Nordyne and Evcon came out with furnaces with an appropriate footprint for manufactured housing; Intertherm also continues to offer a 90% efficient model. Discussion with BAIHP home manufacturer partners  Fuqua, Marlette, Champion, and Fleetwood, and furnace manufacturer partners Evcon and Nordyne, indicate the that this market is growing quickly, especially in homes with high pitch “tilt-up” roof systems, and multi-story homes such as at Nogi Gardens and Kokanee Creek. The ability to use wall venting instead of roof venting with condensing furnaces makes them more attractive where tilt-up roofs are employed. 

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