Lennox G61MP Furnace Overview

I have had this furnace since October 2004 (15.5 years) and just had my first problem. I had to replace the blower assembly at a cost of $500 Canadian. Up to this point, I have never had it serviced, other than replacing the filter, which I do annually. It works great. Overall, I am very pleased with this furnace.

Unit is 8 years old and still under warranty. This means I pay for all labor costs. Always maintained professionally. The problem is when they fail, they are so complicated that technicians don’t know how to fix them. It seems like factory tech support from Lennox is frequently inadequate. That is also a big problem. When functioning properly I am very happy and it keeps my home extremely comfortable. The problem is when it needs repair. I have been dealing with a poorly functioning furnace for a week now with below freezing temps outside and the HVAC techs can’t seem to fix it. I have tried several companies over the years due to competence concerns and so far they are all inadequate to my view. I recommend purchasing the system with the simplest design. I would not buy another Lennox again.

6 years after the installation the inducer blower, flame sensor and ignitor had to be replaced. Even though the parts were still under warranty, the labor was quoted over $600 to replace these parts. Unacceptable with the labor charges and the parts breaking down after only 6 years. The old York heating/ac unit was much better.

I have personally owned this furnace for about 6 months. It is a few years old. It was in the house that we purchased last year. It is very efficient and cost effective. Our heating bills seem to be about half of what they were when we were renting a townhouse. It keeps the house at a steady temperature throughout the day without running constantly. I like that is quieter than most furnaces I have dealt with in the past. When we had our home inspection, the inspector said it was almost like new. He thinks we will have this furnace for many years to come. We have not had to have any repairs or even the inkling of something wrong. A couple things I don’t like is that it does not have a humidifier on it. I was told that is an option that we could have added later if we wanted to. I have not personally checked into this to see if it is true. The other thing is that it does not seem powerful enough to heat the master bedroom, which is an addition. That may be the previous owners doing as far as not venting something right. The rest of the house is always warm and cozy. I would definitely purchase another Lennox furnace if the need ever arises. I would also recommend this brand to all of my family and friends. Lennox seems to be a very well trusted and well known brand in this area.

I just had to have my heat exchanger replaced after only 4 years and there’s no guarantee it will last another 5 years.