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Comparing Top Gas Furnace Brands

What are the best 7 gas furnace brands?

We compared reviews and features of all the leading brands that sell gas furnaces and came up with our best 7. We looked at pricing, experience, and features and scored each brand from 1 to 5 stars. Our table below shows the fatures each has and their score.

1.
Trane has been in business for over 140 years, starting first as a plumbing business in the late 1800's. They consistently come up as #1 on most online review sites and carry a great reputation. Tranes S9V2-VS is rated at 97% efficiency and is a two-stage variable speed furnace. It is highly rated and known for greatly reducing heating bills.
2.
American Standard is the same company as Trane but their products are packaged, marketed, and sold seperately. But their HVAC systems are both built in the same place. Despite being the same company and having the same exact parts, American Standard units are sold at cheaper prices, as Trane is seen as a premium brand.
3.
Goodman Manufacturing was started by Harold V. Goodman in 1975. In 1982 they entered the HVAC market. They acquired Amana in 1997 and were acquired themselves by Daiken from Japan. Goodman is seen as a standard more budget friendly brand.
4.
Amana has been around since 1934 starting as an appliance company before also selling HVAC systems. They were acquired by Goodman Manufacturing in 1997. Both Goodman and Amana are now both owned by Daiken from Japan. Amana is seen as having advanced features and a premium brand.
5.
Lennox has been around for 131 years, established by Dave Lennox in 1895. They continue today as a top rated HVAC company with their products sold worldwide.
6.
Started in 1915 by Willis Carrier, the inventor of the air conditioner, Carrier has been a leader in HVAC for over 100 years known for highly efficient and durable systems.
7.
Amana has been around since 1934 starting as an appliance company before also selling HVAC systems. They were acquired by Goodman Manufacturing in 1997. Both Goodman and Amana are now both owned by Daiken from Japan. Amana is seen as having advanced features and a premium brand.

 

Which Gas Furnace Brand Should I Choose?

The brand of gas furnace you choose depends on many factors such as your budget, the climate you live in, and features you are looking for. We have compiled a comparison chart below of these 7 top rated companies to help you decide.

Company
Pricing
Efficiency
Durability
Quiet
Warranty
Trane
Budget Friendly
97% AFUE
Strong
30dcb
15 years
American Standard
Budget Friendly
97% AFUE
Strong
30dcb
15 years
Lennox
Budget Friendly
97% AFUE
Strong
30dcb
15 years
Goodman/Amana
Budget Friendly
97% AFUE
Strong
30dcb
15 years
Carrier
Budget Friendly
97% AFUE
Strong
30dcb
15 years

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