Guide to High-Efficiency Gas Furnaces

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1 Guide to High-Efficiency Gas Furnaces Welcome to our 32nd Annual Guide to High-efficiency Gas Furnaces, which showcases furnaces from some of the industry s leading manufacturers, and shows that high efficiency and ultimate comfort can come in a single package. AIREASE A97MV w/comfort Sync 66, ,000 H: 33 in. D: 281/2 in. 97% AFUE Uses EHX technology Quiet Combustion Technology Modulating gas valve Lifetime limited 10-year limited AMANA AMVM , ,000 H: 341/2 in. D: 28 7 /8 in. Rugged, stainless-steel tubular ComfortNet compatible Self-calibrating modulating gas valve Lifetime limited heat exchanger Lifetime limited unit replacement AMERICAN STANDARD Gold 95 standard.com Up to 58,000 H: 40 in. W: 17.5 in. Provides fully modulating heating, operating between 40% and 100% firing rates. Converts up to 97.3% of the fuel homeowners are paying for Quietly and evenly distributes heat with variable speed fan motor. Lifetime limited 10-year limited on internal functional parts ARCOAIRE F9MXE DuraComfort 96 W: in. Four-position installation capability Meets CA Low NO x standards Comes with ECM blower moters Lifetime limited. 10-year No Hassle Replacement limited ARMSTRONG AIR A97MV w/comfort Sync 66, ,000 H: 33 in. D: 281/2 in. 97% AFUE Uses EHX technology Quiet Combustion Technology Modulating gas valve Lifetime limited 10-year limited BROAN FG7TL W: 171/2-241/2 in. 95.1% AFUE appliance-type igniter Packaged to ship dent-free Gives up to 1 SEER point efficiency gain in cooling 10-year limited on all parts 10-year Quality Pledge with BRYANT 987M Evolution 60, ,000 H: 35 in. W: in. Variable speed air delivery Two-stage operation for longer, more consistent heating cycles Perfect Heat, Perfect Humidity technologies Lifetime limited heat exchanger 10-year limited w/registration CARRIER 59MN7 Infinity , ,000 H: 35 in. W: in. varies by size D: 30-in. Greenspeed intelligence, for ideal comfort/energy savings Precise modulating gas valve Ideal Humidity System aids heat pump/ac dehumidification Limited for condensing gas furnace with tube and fin secondary CHAMPION TM9Y homecomfort.com Small 33-in. cabinet Quiet two-stage inducer, burner and variable speed ECM blower operation Lifetime limited 26 CONTRACTING BUSINESS.com SEPTEMBER Gas Furnace Guide_AMD.indd 26 9/25/15 9:37 AM

2 Guide to High-efficiency Gas Furnaces COLEMAN LX Series TM9Y Small 33-in. cabinet Two-stage burner and fivespeed ECM blower operation Lifetime limited on COMFORTMAKER G9MVE maker.com W: in. Communicating control Two-stage heating and cooling Meets low NO x emmissions standards Lifetime limited 10-year No Hassle Replacement limited DAIKIN DMVM97 D: 28 7 /8 in. Self-diagnostics control board Variable-speed motor Modulating gas valve Lifetime limited 12-year unit replacement limited 12-year parts limited DAY & NIGHT G9MXT night.com W: 14 in.- 25 in. ECM blower motor Meets low NO x emmissions standards Designed for 4-way installation Lifetime limited 5-year No Hassle Replacement imited FRIGIDAIRE FG7TC W: 17 1/2-241/2 in. 95.1% AFUE appliance-type igniter Packaged to ship dent-free Gives up to 1 SEER point efficiency gain in cooling 10-year quality pledge with GIBSON KG7SD-E 38, ,000 H: 341/2 in. Affordable high-efficiency option for homeowners in northern climates Contractor-friendly design 1-year quality pledge 10-year limited parts GOODMAN GMVM , ,000 H: 341/2 in. D: 287/8 in. ComfortNet communicating system compatible Heavy-duty aluminzed tubular Durable 110-volt silicon nitride igniter Lifetime limited on 10-year limited unit replacement 10-year parts limited HEIL G9MVE W: in. Communicating control ECM variable-speed blower motor Designed for four-way multiposition installation Lifetime limited 10-year No Hassle Replacement limited KEEPRITE N9MSE 40, ,000 H: 35 in. W: in. 95.5% AFUE Four position installation Dual certified venting Internal condensate drain system 20-year limited KELVINATOR KG7SM hvac.com 54, ,000 H: 341/2 in. W: 171/2-241/2 in. Affordable high-efficiency option for homeowners in northern climates Contractor-friendly design 1-year quality pledge with 28 CONTRACTING BUSINESS.com SEPTEMBER Gas Furnace Guide_AMD.indd 28 9/25/15 9:37 AM

3 Guide to High-efficiency Gas Furnaces LENNOX SLP98V LUXAIRE LX Series TM9Y 88,000 H: 33 in. W: 21 in. D: 29 ¼ in. 98.7% AFUE Precise Comfort technology Innovative SilentComfort technology Part of advaced technology Ultimate Comfort System Small 33-in. cabinet allows for easy installation Two-stage burner and five-speed ECM blower motor Lifetime limited 10-year limited on covered components Lifetime and 10-year parts limited warranties require online registration within 90 days of installation. MAYTAG iq Drive PGC2MQ W: 171/2-241/2 in. 97% AFUE Fully modulating heating operation Furnace analyzes indoor temp every minute, adjust firing iq Drive controller 12-year limited all parts 12-year Dependability Promise with product registration NUTONE FG7SM 54, ,000 H: 341/2 in. 95 % AFUE appliance-type igniter Packaged to ship dent-free 10-year quality pledge with PAYNE PG96VAT 39, ,000 H: 35 in. W: in. D: 29.5 in. Four-way multi-position design Variable-speed blower motor 20-year limited 10-year limited PHILCO KG7SD 38, ,000 H: 341/2 in. Affordable high-efficiency option for northern climates Contractor-friendly design Upflow single-stage 1-year quality pledge with RHEEM Prestige Series 50, ,000 H: 34 in. W:17, 21, 24 in. D: 29 in. 80% AFUE 7-segment LED display PlusOne Ignition System EcoNet enabled Heat exchanger limited lifetime Conditional unit replacement limited lifetime RUUD U802V Ultra Series 50, ,000 H: 34 in. W:17, 21, 24 in. D: 29 in. 80% AFUE 7-segment, alphanumeric LED display PlusOne Ignition System EcoNet enabled 10-year conditional parts 20-year TAPPAN FG7TC 60, ,000 H: 341/2 -in. 95.1% AFUE Product packaged to arrive dent-free Dedicated light for flame signal strength 10-year limited parts 10-year quality pledge TEMPSTAR F9MAE 60, ,000 H: 35 in. W: in. Stainless steel s Modulating multi-stage gas valves Designed for four-way multi-position installation 10-year limited No Hassle Replacement Lifetime limited SEPTEMBER 2015 CONTRACTING BUSINESS.com Gas Furnace Guide_AMD.indd 29 9/25/15 9:37 AM

4 Guide to High-efficiency Gas Furnaces TRANE Up to 58,000 XC95m WESTINGHOUSE iq Drive FG7SD hvac.com YORK LX Series TM9Y H: 40 in. 38, ,000 H: 341/2 in. W: 171/2-241/2 in. W: 171/2-97.3% AFUE ComfortLinkII technology connects key components. System charges, configures and calibrates for optimal performance. SmartLite technology extends life of igniter. Dedicated light for flame signal strength, two lights for faults Quiet two-stage burner and five speed ECM blower 33-in. cabinet allows for installation in tight spaces 10-year limited on internal functional parts Lifetime limited 10-year quality pledge with Lifetime limited Geothermal Products Guide to High-efficiency Gas Furnaces BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CDi Series SM Model 2-6 tons H: 62 in. W: 27 in. Sound levels as low as 52dB Fully customizable 10-year limited residential on Available in split-system parts and labor configuration CLIMATEMASTER Trilogy 45 Q-Model (QE) ,000 H: 52 in. W: 221/3in. D: 251/2 in. (Verticle Upflow Model) 5.1 COP heating efficiency 80% savings on hot water heating Internet connected allowing for remote diagnostics 10-year limited 5 year limited labor allowance GEOSTAR Aston Single Hydronic with OptiHeat 40,000-66,000 MBtuh H: 261/6 in. W: 22 in. D: 31 in. Delivers up to 150F leaving hot water Removeable compressor access panels for fast servicing Up to 10-year parts and labor allowance. MODINE GF Packaged Water-to-Air wwwmodinehvac.com 1.5 TO 6 TONS H: Up to 61 in. D: Up to 33 in. Up to 28.1 EER / Up to 4.8 COP Made in West Kingston, RI Select models earned EnergyStar Most Efficient in 2015 Advanced, user-friendly Modine Controls System is standard 10-year limited WATERFURNACE 3 Series 300A MBtuh H: 391/3 in. W: 221/2 in. D: 26/2 in. Copeland Ultra Tech two stage scroll compressor Five-speed ECM blowers for high efficiency and quiet operation Up to 5-year parts and labor allowance. 30 CONTRACTING BUSINESS.com SEPTEMBER Gas Furnace Guide_AMD.indd 30 9/25/15 9:37 AM

5 Guide to High-efficiency Gas Furnaces What s in Store for Heating Season? As an added feature to this year s furnace guide, we offered all furnace manufacturers some ink for commentary on heating offerings. Here are comments by those who responded. Q: What s new and exciting about your new furnace line? American Standard: This is American Standard s most efficient and powerful gas furnace and also its most comfortable. With AccuLink communicating capability, continuous Comfort-R mode and an array of other innovate features, the Platinum Series gives your home maximum efficiency with controlled comfort. Jim Lowell, HVAC product manager, Ingersoll Rand. Carrier: We are launching a new, lowcapacity furnace for applications needing 26 kbtus. This product will be very efficient, 95 AFUE, with blower options of both a PSC and BLDC. This product was designed for multicarrier Infinity 98 family housing applications, a segment that is experiencing tremendous growth. It s also attractive to the low energy home segment, which we believe will continue to expand. Carrier is committed to developing new products to meet the new and changing demands. Tom Archer, heating product manager. Rheem & Ruud: Rheem and Ruud product developers are always taking suggestions from contractors to make their lives easier out in the field. For example, now both Rheem Prestige Series furnace Upflow/Horizontal and Downflow models have the PlusOne Di- Rheem Prestige agnostics, easy-to-read dual 7-segment alphanumeric LED display and are also EcoNet-enabled a service technician s dream because both make diagnostics easier. The Upflow/Horizontal model has 20-plus new features for a completely redesigned, trouble free furnace that installs easier than ever just what a contractor wants. Some of these new features include quarter-turn door knobs for easy access inside REVERSE YOUR THINKING 4-WAY REVERSING VALVES FOR HEAT-PUMP APPLICATIONS DiversiTech s new DRV Series of Reversing Valves are built to OEM-quality standards for years of reliable performance. They are designed as drop-in replacements for use in most heat pump air conditioner applications. Ask for them at your local DiversiTech distributor. circle 20 on reader service card 32 CONTRACTING BUSINESS.com SEPTEMBER Gas Furnace Guide_AMD.indd 32 9/25/15 9:37 AM

6 Guide to High-efficiency Gas Furnaces the unit without using tools and the blower is mounted on a rail system it only takes two fasteners to be removed to pull the blower shelf out for service. We use our PEP (Product Excellence Panel) and design process to get direct feedback/input from our distributors and contractors through every stage of the product development. Rheem makes sure the design meets the needs of our customers (distributors, contractors and homeowners) by meeting our 360 Performance, 360 Installability, 360 Servicability and 360 Integration philosophy. Our products must be designed to perform well, install easily, service quickly and communicate better than any other product we ve developed previously. Contractors have been very pleased with the features and benefits of these furnaces, and we re seeing solid demand for them in line with our expectations. Farooq Mohammad, director, product management, air conditioning division. Trane: Trane s top of the line furnace features the industry s first true communicating fully modulating gas valve and an AFUE of up to 97.3 percent. Thanks to the ComfortLink II technology, the XC95m works with other system components to learn and adapt to your specific home, providing truly optimized, customized comfort and efficiency. Jim Lowell, HVAC product manager, Ingersoll Rand. Q: How did your design team go about balancing the need to meet efficiency standards with the need to provide products that are also easy-to-service and install? American Standard & Trane: Energy efficiency and a product design that is easy for our dealers to service and install are not mutually exclusive concepts. We start with performance requirements, and then ask ourselves how our customers will use and interact with our product, and how can we make that interface easier and more trouble free. If we can t achieve both, then we haven t done our American Standard Gold job. Jim Lowell, HVAC product manager, Ingersoll Rand. Carrier: Efficiency regulations are critical, and we are proud of our ability to design and manufacture products that meet contractor requirements for ease of installation while complying with the government s evolving efficiency standards. The design team is always focused on making our products easy to install. We recognize the challenges dealers and contractors face in the field, and we work during the design and development phase to help make their jobs as intuitive and streamlined as possible. Tom Archer, heating product manager. Geothermal Innovations Increase Mainstream Acceptance We also asked geothermal product manufacturers to provide commentary on new developments: Bosch Thermotechnology: Because geothermal systems operate more efficiently than ordinary heating and air conditioning systems, annual operating cost are 30% to 60% lower in most cases. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, GSHP can reduce energy consumption and resulting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 44% compared to air sourced heat pumps, and 72% compared to electric resistance heating in standard air conditioning systems. Gonçalo Costa, director, product marketing. Geostar: The integration of advanced vapor-injection technology to our time-tested water-to-water systems has answered contractor requests for higher temperature hydronic systems. The Aston Single Hydronic with OptiHeat is perfect for replacing many applications that would have required a conventional boiler. The compact Aston Single Hydronic with OptiHeat still allows for easy access to all internal components. Our communicating Aurora Controls, with the hand-held Aurora Interface and Diagnostic Tool (AID Tool) allow quick and easy access to unit setup and troubleshooting. Demand continues to be steady as interest in more environmental friendly comfort systems grows. Dave Salyer, product manager, WaterFurnace International, Inc. Modine Manufacturing Company: Geothermal needs to become more mainstream, like conventional residential systems. The performance, comfort and life span of geothermal systems outlast regular systems and it s important for homeowners to understand that. I believe that educating homeowners about the simple facts of geothermal technology will help to increase awareness of these systems. Explaining that geothermal is a renewable energy source that will help the save up to 50 percent on heating and cooling costs annually, and that those savings will pay back their system cost in about seven years, would a huge help as well. Scott Campana, sales manager, geothermal products. WaterFurnace: The 3 Series features a smaller footprint in response to WaterFurnace 3 Series smaller and smaller mechanical rooms in today s homes. Additionally, the factory mounted return air flanges allow for easy ductwork connection, and for compatibility with after-market IAQ products. The need for a smaller footprint, yet capable of easily meeting the stringent ENERGY STAR tier 3 ratings were at the heart of the design of the 3 Series. Our communicating Aurora Controls, coupled with the hand-held Aurora Interface and Diagnostic Tool (AID Tool) allow quick and easy access to unit setup and troubleshooting. Dave Salyer, product manager, WaterFurnace International, Inc. 34 CONTRACTING BUSINESS.com SEPTEMBER Gas Furnace Guide_AMD.indd 34 9/25/15 9:37 AM