{"product_id":"oem-lennox-260k-btu-stainless-heat-exchanger-13u53","title":"OEM Lennox 260K BTU Stainless Heat Exchanger — 13U53","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genuine OEM Lennox \u003cstrong\u003e13U53\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel heat exchanger assembly is built for high-capacity 260,000 BTU Lennox furnace applications, moving the heat produced during combustion into the air distributed through your building while keeping flue gases safely separated from the air stream. The stainless steel construction is designed to withstand the intense thermal cycling of large-capacity equipment, resisting cracking and corrosion for long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon failure symptoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signs of a failed heat exchanger include visible cracks, rust, or soot, burner flames that flicker or roll out of the firebox, odors while the unit runs, and carbon monoxide detector activation. You may also notice reduced heat output, repeated shutdowns on the high-limit switch, and popping or ticking sounds as the metal heats and cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy OEM matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the combustion loads of a 260K BTU system, a precisely built, correctly sealed heat exchanger is critical to safe operation. The genuine Lennox \u003cstrong\u003e13U53\u003c\/strong\u003e is manufactured to factory tolerances, stainless steel specifications, and weld quality standards for a proper, leak-free fit that aftermarket substitutes cannot guarantee. Installing the OEM part protects air quality, restores rated efficiency, and helps maintain warranty coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lennox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63081077014899,"sku":"LNX-13U53","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-lennox-260k-btu-stainless-heat-exchanger-13u53","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}