Making an rv furnace quieter
Every rv furnace we have ever had was noisy. Has anyone done something to quiet there furnace. I have considered trying to wrap the blower area in insulation. Anyone had any luck?
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MNGeeks61 wrote:
To my knowledge, the Buddy heaters are not catalytic but they are efficient. Still need to vent for safety as improper combustion results in CO.
They have had oxygen sensors in them since... 2000 I think? So if there is limited oxygen they're supposed to shut off.
Buddy heaters are catalytic.
I use a Big Buddy - it has 1lb disposable cylinder connections, and quick connect for trailer system direct connection with a hose, or you can connect to a cylinder. It stands on it’s own so is portable. You can direct the heat where you want it. It would be bulky in a small floor space. The catalytic reaction consumes oxygen and produces water vapour so you must vent the space. I open a lee side window a bit and a roof vent. It is very efficient. I test my CO detector above stove burner from time to time. It registers a steady 0 held above the cat heater. It is a great heater in low RH weather. If raining or foggy you need to manage the humidity properly.
Mine cost around $200 for the heater and to rig with a hose and quick connects.
Fizzles a bit on low, pretty much silent on mid or high setting.
Low technology.
