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I actually have the same question. I just bought a 1200 square foot home and upon inspection found the rating of my furnace is 68.7 amps at full power draw! Another 2.2 for the blower motor! My unit is an older model but those numbers sound exsessive. Anyone else know their amp draw for comparable square footage?
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∙ 15y agoYou can find this information on the nameplate of the unit. This is where the manufacturer's name, model number, and serial number usually is. All electrical appliances should list operating voltage(s) and either current (in amps), or power (in watts), used.
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∙ 12y agoTo answer this question the size of the blower motor and the size of the ignition transformer must be stated. The amperage of these devices will be added together and multiplied by the voltage of the furnace to reach the total power consumption. Watts = Amps x Volts.
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