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el296v

Variable-Speed, Two-Stage Gas Furnace

High-efficiency, variable-speed gas furnace

EL296V High-Efficiency, Two-Stage Gas Furnace
Price Guide
$$
Efficiency Rating (AFUE)
up to 96
Energy Star®
ENERGY STAR logo ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Warranty

Warranty on covered components is 5 years. Warranty on furnace heat exchanger is 20 years or lifetime depending on model. A 10-Year Extended Limited Warranty is available with product registration.

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Features

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Illustration of Variable-speed airflow means consistent comfort

Variable-speed airflow means consistent comfort

Variable-speed airflow means consistent comfort

The EL296V can adjust its airflow speed, allowing it to gently disperse even heat throughout your home. Variable-speed airflow also prevents blasts of air when the system starts. 

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Two stages of heat, a smart choice all around

While most furnaces are either off or on, the EL296V can create heat at two different levels. This allows it to find a smart balance between energy use and comfortable warmth.

Two stages of heat, a smart choice all around
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Warmth in abundance, fuel in moderation

With an efficiency rating of up to 96% AFUE, the EL296V can potentially save you hundreds of dollars per year in energy costs.

Warmth in abundance, fuel in moderation
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Increases efficiency, even in summer months

During the summer, the EL296V’s variable-speed motor can increase the efficiency of your outdoor cooling unit. For maximum energy savings year-round, the EL296V can be paired with a Lennox® heat pump in a dual-fuel system.

Increases efficiency, even in summer months
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“My first winter electric bill was $265.00 less than the same time last year.”

-michael7, Everett, Washington

Resources

  • Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)
    A measure of furnace heating efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient the furnace.
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  • Dual-Fuel
    A comfort system that pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace and alternates between the two fuel sources to maximize comfort and efficiency.
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  • Energy Star®
    ENERGY STAR® is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to help consumers and businesses save money by choosing energy-efficient products and technologies. Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment with the ENERGY STAR® label meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy-efficient performance.
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  • Gas Furnaces
    A gas furnace is the part of an HVAC system that converts natural gas or propane into high-temperate heat for the home.
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  • iComfort®–Enabled
    An iComfort®–enabled product is one that is designed to work with an iComfort® programmable thermostat as part of an advanced home comfort system. When you choose a heating, cooling or humidity control product that’s iComfort-enabled, you’re ensuring a higher level of home comfort and control.
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This furnace does not meet the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1111 NOx emission limit (14 ng/J) and cannot be installed in the SCAQMD.

If installed in San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) only: This furnace does not meet the SJVAPCD Rule 4905 NOx emission limit (14 ng/J), and thus is subject to a mitigation fee of up to $450.

Energy Star

Proper sizing and installation of equipment is critical to achieve optimal performance. Split system air conditioners and heat pumps (excluding ductless systems) must be matched with appropriate coil components to meet ENERGY STAR criteria. Ask your contractor for details or visit www.energystar.gov.