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    The short answer is yes. Take it apart and see whats inside. Mike.

    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    There isn't anything too exciting in a furnace. Electric motor for blower and some wire. I believe that some have some stainless in them. Old ones also had some asbestos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dmm2442 View Post
    There isn't anything too exciting in a furnace. Electric motor for blower and some wire. I believe that some have some stainless in them. Old ones also had some asbestos.
    Is it worth it for me to go though it or allow the installer to tak it away for me?

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