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Guide to High-Efficiency Gas Furnaces

Sept. 1, 2006
Welcome to our 23rd annual guide to high-efficiency gas furnaces, which showcases furnaces from some of the industry's leading manufacturers, and shows

Welcome to our 23rd annual guide to high-efficiency gas furnaces, which showcases furnaces from some of the industry's leading manufacturers, and shows that high efficiency and the ultimate in comfort can come in a single package.

Company/Furnace Capacity/Btuh Dimensions Features Warranty
AIR EASE Advantage II 9340,000-125,000H - 44 in.
W - 17-21 in.
  • 93% AFUE
  • Two-stage heat with multi-speed PSC blower
  • System Sentry™ control with non-volatile
  • Mulitple configurations
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchanger
  • Limited 5-years on parts
  • Extended warranties available
AMANA AMV945,000-115,000H - 40 in.
W -17 1⁄2 -24 1⁄2 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 96% AFUE
  • Million-Air™ heat exchanger with dual diameter tubular heat exchanger
  • Two-stage gas valve
  • Integrated furnace control board with self-diagnostics and low-voltage terminal block
  • Lifetime unit replacement limited
  • 5-year limited on parts
ARCOAIRE X DLX 9050,000-125,000H - 40 in.
H - 19 1⁄8 -24 1⁄2 in.
D - 29 in.
  • 92.1% AFUE
  • Single-stage gas valve operation, single-stage integrated control with multi-speed, pre-lubricated PSC blower motor
  • Hot surface ignition system with silicone nitride ignitor
  • 5-year limited “No Hassle” replacement
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • 5-year limited on parts
AMERICAN STANDARD Freedom 90 Comfort-R™48,000-112,000H - 40 in.
W - 17 1⁄2 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 90% AFUE
  • Two-stage heat
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • 5-year parts
ARMSTRONG Enhanced 95V40,000 - 125,000H - 44 in.
W - 17-24 in.
  • 95% AFUE
  • Two-stage heat with humidity control
  • System Sentry™ control with self-diagnostics
  • Extended warranties
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • Limited 5-years on parts
BRYANT Plus 95i 355BAV60,000 -120,000H - 40 1⁄2 in.
W - 24 1⁄2 in.
D - 28 1⁄2 in.
  • 95% AFUE
  • Variable speed
  • Evolution™ diagnostics
  • Heat pump & zoning compatible
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • 5-year on parts
CARRIER Infinity 9640,000 - 120,000W - 17 1/2 -241⁄2 in.
D - 28 1⁄2 in.
  • 96.6% AFUE
  • Variable speed blower & inducer
  • Two heat stages
  • Two heat exchangers
  • Lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 5-year limited parts
COLEMAN Echelon60,000 - 120,000H - 40 in.
W - 17-24 in.
D - 30 1⁄8 in.
  • 95% AFUE
  • Convertible upflow, horizontal, & downflow configurations
  • Equipped with electronically commutated motor with EcoTrack™
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 5-year on parts
COMFORTMAKER SoftSound™ IIS 90 Series50,000 - 125,000H - 40 in.
W -19 1⁄8 -24 1⁄2 in.
D - 29 in.
  • 92.1% AFUE
  • Dual-certified for one- or two-pipe venting
  • Two-stage fan control system adjusts to first or second stage for comfort and efficiency
  • Four new upflow/downflow/horizontal four-position models
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • 5-year limited on parts
  • 7-year limited replacement
CONCORD CG90TB50,000 - 125,000H - 44 in.
W - 14 1⁄2 -24 1⁄2 in.
  • 90% AFUE
  • Control board and gas valve combination features self-diagnostics
  • Large blower door and sight glass
  • Multi-position; LP convertible
  • Limited 20-year on heat exchanger
  • 5-year limited on parts
DUCANE Fits-All 92V50,000 - 125,000H - 46 3⁄8 in.
W - 13 1⁄2 -20 1⁄2 in.
  • 92% AFUE • Two-stage heat with variable speed blower
  • Interruption-immune self-diagnostics
  • One- or two-pipe venting
  • Limited lifetime on on heat exchanger
  • 5-years limited on parts
FRIGIDAIRE FG6TE 060-VA57,060H - 43 in
W - 14 1⁄4 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 95.1% AFUE
  • Two-stage heat, variable speed
  • Two-speed inducer
  • Lifetime heat exchanger
  • 8-year parts
GOODMAN GMV9545,000 - 115,000

H - 40 in.
W - 28 in.
D - 17-24 in.

  • 95% AFUE
  • Combination two-stage gas valve
  • Integrated furnace control board with self-diagnostics, low-voltage terminal block
  • One- or two-pipe venting
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchahnger
  • 10-year limited on unit replacement
  • 5-year limited parts
HEIL Quiet Comfort VS 9050,000 - 125,000H - 40 in.
W - 19 1⁄8 - 24 1 ⁄2 in.
D - 29 in.
  • 92.1% AFUE
  • Two-stage gas valve and two-stage integrated control
  • Internal condensate drain system
  • Flame roll-out sensors standard
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • 7-year limited on parts
  • 10-year “No Hassle” limited replacement
Company/Furnace Capacity/Btuh Dimensions Features Warranty
KELVINATOR KG6RC 060C-12A36,000H - 35 in.
W - 14 1⁄4 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 92.1% AFUE
  • SmartLite control board
  • 20-year on heat exchanger
  • 5-year on parts
LENNOX G61V40,000 - 120,000H - 40 in.
W - 17 1⁄2 -24 1⁄2 in.
D - 28 1⁄2 in.
  • 94.6% AFUE
  • SilentComfort™ technology
  • Variable speed motor
  • Four-way multi-position with no changes required
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 5-year limited on parts
LUXAIRE Acclimate60,000 - 120,000H - 40 in.
W - 17 1⁄2 -24 1⁄2 in.
  • 95% AFUE
  • Convertible upflow, horizontal, & downflow configurations
  • Equipped with electronically commutated motor with GeoTrack™
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 5-year on parts
MAYTAG PGF1TE 100CVB95,100H - 43 in.
W - 19 3⁄4 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 95.1% AFUE
  • Two-stage heat, variable speed
  • Two-speed inducer
  • Lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 10-year on parts
MERIDIAN +90 VSA/CSA54,000 - 126,000H - 39 in.
W - 17 1⁄2 -23 1⁄2 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 90% AFUE
  • Four-speed blower motors
  • Self-diagnosing controls
  • Powder-painted galvanized steel casing
  • 20-year on heat exchangers
  • 5-year functional parts
RHEEM Prestige Series RGJD, RGFD, RGGD60,000 - 120,000H - 34 in.
W - 18-24 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 90% AFUE
  • Stainless steel/aluminized heat exchanger
  • Insulated blower compartment
  • Equipped with humidifier and electronic air cleaner hook-ups
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 5-year limited on parts
RUUD Ultra Series UGJD, UGFD, UGGD60,000 - 120,000H - 34 in.
W - 18 - 24 in.
D - 28 in.• 90% AFUE • Stainless steel/aluminized heat exchanger • Insulated blower compartment • Equipped with humidifier and
electronic air cleaner hook-ups
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 5-year limited on parts
TAPPAN FG6TE 080-VB76,080H - 43 in.
W - 19 3⁄4 in.
D - 28 in.• 95.1% AFUE • Two-stage heat • Two-speed inducer • Variable speed
  • Lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 8-year on parts
TEMPSTAR SmartComfort™ DLX 9560,000 - 100,000H - 40 in.
W - 19 1⁄8 -24 1⁄2 in.
D - 29 in.
  • 95% AFUE
  • Single-stage gas valve & single stage integrated control with multi-speed PCS blower motor
  • Integrated furnace control with sight glass in blower door
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • 5-year on parts
TRANE XV 9048,000 - 112,000H - 40 in.
W - 17 1⁄2 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 92+% AFUE
  • Variable-speed draft inducer
  • Microelectronic controller
  • Multiport in-shot burners
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchangers
  • 5-year on functional parts
WESTINGHOUSE FG6TE 120-VC114,120H - 43 in.
W - 22 1⁄2 in.
D - 28 in.
  • 95.1% AFUE
  • Two-stage heat
  • Two-speed inducer
  • Variable speed
  • Lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 8-year parts
YORK Affinity60,000 - 120,000H - 40 in.
W - 17 1⁄2 -24 1⁄2 in.
  • 95+% AFUE
  • Equipped with electronically commutated motor with ClimaTrak™ technology
  • Convertible upflow, downflow, and horizontal configurations
  • 2- or 3-in. flue pipe
  • Limited lifetime on heat exchanger
  • 5-year on parts