Furnace Buying Guide
Replacing the old furnace in your central heating system with a new, more efficient model can offset volatile energy prices.
Money aside, today's furnaces pollute less and boost comfort by producing heat more steadily than older furnaces. Gas is the
most common heating fuel and this report focuses on gas furnaces.
- Getting started
- Types
- Features
- Brands
Brands
In our survey of repair history, we found no statistically meaningful differences in percent of models ever repaired for the leading brands of furnaces. Use these profiles to compare furnaces by brand.
American Standard
American Standard manufactures and markets central furnaces that are available in single and multistage configurations, with some models capable of an AFUE rating of more than 90 percent. American Standard markets units that meet Energy Star requirements and makes others that it claims offer quiet operation. The average price of an American Standard central gas furnace is about $3,000 and American Standards are sold through their dealer network.
Bryant
Bryant manufactures and markets gas central furnaces that are available in single and multistage configurations, with some models capable of an AFUE rating of more than 90 percent. Bryant markets units that meet Energy Star requirements and makes others that it claims offer quiet operation. A new line of hybrid heat systems that use gas and an electric heat pump was recently introduced. The average price of a Bryant central gas furnace is about $2,300 and Bryants are sold through their dealer network.Carrier
Carrier is another leading manufacturer and marketer of gas central furnaces. Carrier central furnaces are available in single and multistage configurations with some models capable of an AFUE rating of more than 90 percent. Carrier markets units that meet Energy Star requirements and makes others that it claims offer quiet operation. A new line of hybrid heat systems that use gas and an electric heat pump was recently introduced. The average price of a Carrier central gas furnace is about $2,800 and Carriers are sold through their dealer network.Lennox
Lennox is another leading manufacturer and marketer of gas central furnaces. Lennox central furnaces are available in single and multistage configurations with some models capable of an AFUE rating of more than 90 percent. Lennox markets units that meet Energy Star requirements and makes others that it claims offer quiet operation. The average price of a Lennox central gas furnace is about $2,500 and Lennoxes are sold through their dealer network.Rheem
Rheem manufactures and markets gas central furnaces that are available in single and multistage configurations, with some models capable of an AFUE rating of more than 90 percent. Some units meet Energy Star requirements. The average price of a Rheem central gas furnace is about $2,300 and Rheems are sold through their dealer network. Rheem products are made by the same manufacturer as Ruud.Trane
Trane is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of gas central furnaces. Trane central furnaces are available in single and multistage configurations with some models capable of an AFUE rating of more than 90 percent. The average price of a Trane central gas furnace is about $3,000 and are sold through their dealer network.-
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