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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gwalter wrote:
I added the Cheapheat furnace system to our furnace. It uses a 5000 watt electric element for heat. It still uses the furnace fan which is not very noisy without the propane burner running. We love it and the comfort of the heat. You still have the option of running propane heat if you wish.
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Safer than electric space heaters and catalytic gas heaters. speaking of possible hot surfaces, and heavy current draw on minimal electrical wiring, in addition catalytic place large amounts of additional moisture in the RV, causing condensation. My dad was a Firefighter and saw way too many fires caused by space heaters, and deaths from depleted oxygen.
That and space heaters do nothing for keeping the basements warm.
I currently have our Cheap Heat system stepped down to 1,800 watts as we are on a 30 amp service, we have gotten down to the low 40's and it still keeps us warm, just needs to run longer.
The only issue I have with it is, if one runs on electric for an extended period, the first time you switch back to gas, is the stink of burning dust off the heat exchanger.
