Carrier Performance Model OVM Oil Furnace Rating

 

The Carrier Performance OVM is Carrier’s best oil furnace. It is made with top of the line components and delivers 86.6% AFUE.  It’s one of the most efficient non-condensing oil furnaces currently available.  Energy savings and outstanding indoor comfort can be achieved with this furnace that also features a variable-speed blower.  The blower starts slow so that it doesn’t send a blast of unheated air into your home. As the burner heats up, the motor speed increases to quickly warm the air in your home to your desired temperature.

With the performance features also comes a higher price tag than you will find on some oil furnaces.  If winters are relatively mild where you live, a furnace with lower energy efficiency might be more cost effective.  But if performance and efficiency are your priorities, the Performance OVM should be considered.  It does very well in oil furnace ratings and it should do a very good job in your home.

Operating Cost Efficiency Rating (3/5)

For oil furnaces in this class, 86.6% AFUE is excellent.  It is achieved with the use of 2 heat exchangers which transfer more of the heat created, producing less waste and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Feature Rating (4/5)

If you’re concerned about indoor climate control, a variable-speed blower is essential.  It will produce better balance throughout your home, without warm or cold spots.  It also does a better job filtering the air because it runs longer during each cycle than a single-speed blower would.  If you plan a central AC as part of the system, the variable-speed blower will also reduce humidity more effectively.  Here’s the rest of the features to consider in this Carrier Performance model OVM oil furnace rating review:

• Riello or Beckett burners – the 2 leading brands in the industry.
• ECM 2.3 variable-speed blower motor.
• 2 heat exchangers: stainless steel primary and aluminized steel secondary.
• Flue silencing baffles reduce operating noise.
• 4-way multipoise design offers more installation options.
• Supports standard thermostat or humidity-reducing Thermidistat (for air conditioning).
• Sizes offered from 70,000 Btu to 112,000 Btu.

Reliability Rating (4/5)

HVAC ratings place Carrier near the top of the list for reliability.  You should enjoy up to 20 years of reliable service from this oil furnace, and possibly more with regular maintenance.  The Carrier Performance OVM oil furnace is equipped with some of the most durable components available.

Manufacturer's Warranty Rating (3/5)

With a lifetime limited warranty on the heat exchangers and a 10-year parts limited warranty, the coverage is average among the top brands in the industry.  An extended warranty that covers labor is available.

Overall Rating (3.5/5)

Carrier’s best oil furnace is a quality model that offers comfortable climate control in all seasons.  It is a good choice where winter temperatures are very cold because it is so efficient.  The Carrier Performance OVM is an oil furnace worth comparing with models from leading brands in the industry including Lennox, Trane and Bryant.

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