then for sure the collection pan within the air handler is quite dirty. If you get it working by doing the vacuum trick. I would plan on getting it serviced when you save up for the service call. As this is really a short term fix. So keep an eye on it.

really crank on it I might just call it a day and wait for the tank to just go bad.

check your furnace from top to bottom and A to Z -every single working part that moves and can create odor PLUS as suggested your stack which COULD have a leak FROM THE ROOF (DO NOT HAVE THIS IGNORED) - I would be sure either your husband or you are right there watching what is being done and making note of each task. THANK THEM HEAVILY to make them feel that you reallly appreciate what they are doing because in truth you do.

I feel they WILL get to the bottom of this and correct it BUT IFWATER ON BOTTOM OF FURNACE the ((SOURCE)) first has to be found - not just motor changed - SO NO STONE UNTURNED IS THE ANSWER - GOOD LUCK

potentially dangerous hazards for those that are not trained in this trade. Please call a licensed HVAC Contractor for this.

your really paying a lot over time. Much more then the cost of the system. With rebates and special tax offers, the cost should go down quite a lot.

In NJ there are rebates up to 50% if the energy efficiency of the house meets their standards.

for more energy efficiency. I have always had my air conditioners serviced twice a year.

your needs are makes it difficult to determine what to recommend. If you own the home, you may want to get a home energy audit performed before you decide on a contractor or system. There are several programs that go beyond the rebates that most of the AC contractors offer. A BPI home energy audit professional can help you decide exactly what your needs are and what system should be considered. Quite often with a little extra air sealing and insulation improvements, you will find that your system requirements will be much less so you not only save money because of only needing a smaller unit, but the energy savings will more then pay for the system in only a few short years.

The only other advice I can provide is the quality of the installer for the system. Most AC systems today are made with some pretty good manufacturing methods. Meaning they are all about the same. Sure some that cost more will have better efficiency ratings and some will be more quite then others, but you can get the most expensive system made and have someone who does not do the install correctly and it will turn out to be the biggest piece of junk you ever bought. The quality of the install is very important. So be sure to look into experience of the contractor doing the job.

Old steam boilers such as this explode when filled with cold water if there is no loop. Or is that hidden?