2008 Furnace Comparison Chart
2008 Competitive Comparisons
90+% AFUE Furnaces (Fully Modulating)
as of January 1, 2008
Manufacturer
Frigidaire
Carrier
Rheem
York
Lennox
Feature
Heat Input Range (KBTU/Hr)
60-120
60-120
60-120
60-120
70-110
AFUE%
97
up to 95
94.1
95
95
Height
34
40
34
33
40
Installation Capability
Upflow/Hor
4 position
Upflow
Upflow
upflow
Ignition System
HSI - SiN
HSI - SiN
Direct Spark
HIS - SiC
HSI - SiN
Primary Heat Exchanger
Tube - Al. Steel
Clamshell - Al. Steel
Tube Stainless
Tube - Al. Steel
Clamshell
Secondary Heat Exchanger
Stainless
Polypropylene/ Laminated Steel
Stainless
Stainless
Stainless
Heat Exchanger Warranty
Limited Lifetime
Limited Lifetime
Limited Lifetime
Limited Lifetime
Limited Lifetime
Unit Replacement Warranty (years)
10 years
n/a
Limited Lifetime
n/a
n/a
Parts Warranty (years)
10 years
5 years
5 years
5 years
limited 10 yrs
Insulated Blower Compartment
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sealed Burner Compartment
Yes
No
Yes
No
yes
Sealed Blower Compartment
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Modulation Capacity Range
15-100%
unknown
40%-100%
unknown
40%-100%
Blower Motor
Energy Efficient
Energy Efficient
Energy Efficient
PSC
Energy Efficient
Draft Inducer
Variable Speed
unknown
Two-Speed
Variable Speed
Variable Speed
Venting
1 or 2 pipe (side only)
1 or 2 pipe (side only)
1 or 2 pipe (top only)
1 or 2 pipe (top only)
1 or 2 pipe (side only)
Dehumidification Option
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
PCB Location
Burner Compartment
Blower Compartment
Blower Compartment
Blower Compartment
Blower Compartment
= competitive advantage
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