I have a 901 series Duo-Therm that is cracking at the heat exchanger and I was told I need to replace it. What would be

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Customer: I have a 901 series Duo-Therm that is cracking at the heat exchanger and I was tols I need to replace it. What would be the best to replace it with?
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Hi: Thank you for coming to Just Answer with your question. My name is XXXXX XXXXX perhaps I can assist you with this issue.

 

That is correct........and the best match for a replacement is a Suburban NT series furnace which will just about match the existing holes in the wall of the coach. You have to make a few minor modifications on one, but it will fit fine otherwise. You might be able to come up with a good buy on a used one and save some $$$ if you check on E-Bay Motors or go to Walt's RV Salvage. Depending on the size you have now you probably are looking for a 30K btu furnace, but they come smaller and larger. Please get back to me if you need more help with this. All follow ups are included in our fee.

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It is a 19750 btu output heater there is a different btu rating for input. Which rating do I use for finding the right heater

The output.........so you can use a 24K output NT model. Or a 30K would give you more heat quicker.........same size cabinet and hookup. Online you are looking for a Suburban NT-24 or NT-30 and some have an "S" on the suffix. Same thing. Try Walt's or E-Bay and see what comes up. A new one lists for over $450 so use that as a guide. Get back to me if you need more. R.J.

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I have been on Airxcel/Suburban's web site and in looking at the size charts the NT models are all considerably larger in dimentions. The sfq models are another option I am looking at is there any reason I wouldn't want to go that route?

 

They won't fit the existing holes in the coach. And I haven't found a NT that won't fit into the area of the older DuoTherms. They are a little longer but the width and height are not that much different. What is the measurement of the area where your furnace is?

R.J.

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The existing heater is h10 w13 d12, set about 4" off the floor with a duct running under it. The over all opening clearance in h16 w31 d22. The depth is limited to 22" because there is a sink drain pipe behind the heater.

 

You might have to stick to the smaller version then. Check the dimensions on the NT16 as it is smaller.
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hte unit that is in there has a 25000 BTUH input rating and a 19750 out put. Short of Calling Suburban is there any way to find out what the output rating of ther 16 is?
Check online as it will be listed.........Google "Suburban NT-16 or NT-16S and it should come up. When I get home from work I can send you a Service Manual that should tell as well.
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Thank you for all your help.

You are welcome...............go and CLICK HERE for a copy of the Service Manual on these furnaces. Bookmark it or print out a copy as there is a bunch of good information in there.
Get back to me later if you need more. R.J.
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