Single-stage, fuel-efficient gas furnace with Power Saver™ motor
The Lennox Merit Series ML196E is a single-stage, high-efficiency gas furnace that serves as an entry-level option in Lennox's high-efficiency lineup. When taking control of your utility bills is a priority, but you don't want to sacrifice comfort, the ML196 furnace is a perfect fit, offering reliable heating, solid energy savings at an affordable price.
Key Features
- Efficiency rating of 96% AFUE—can save you hundreds of dollars each year, compared to standard furnaces. With an energy rating of 96% AFUE, you pay for perfectly heated air, not wasted energy.
- ENERGY STAR® Qualified—meaning it converts most of its fuel into heat and can significantly lower utility bills compared to older, lower-efficiency furnaces.
- Power Saver™ Constant-Torque—A quieter upgrade over permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors that offer greater comfort and 33% more efficiency. The constant-torque motor uses less energy in both heating and cooling modes, contributing to lower utility bills.
- Sealed Burner Box—isolates the gas-burning process from the air inside your home. This improves safety, energy efficiency, air quality and reduces noise.
- Dual-fuel capability—can be combined with an electric heat pump to enhance comfort and fuel efficiency by alternating between electric and gas heat, optimizing energy use and minimizing heating costs
Home Comfort
- Fully insulated cabinet—ensures quiet, efficient operation
- Sealed Burner Box (heat-exchanger)—The burners and exhaust fan operate inside a sealed compartment, which muffles the sound and makes the furnace much quieter when running. This allows the furnace to reach high efficiency levels by capturing additional heat.
- Robust blower assembly—exceeds industry standard airflow for even temperatures and improved comfort
Reliable Performance
- Duralok Plus™ heat exchanger—made of patented ArmorTuf™ steel to ensure high reliability and efficiency
- SureLight® igniter—silicone nitride construction ensures long product life and reliable operation
- SureLight® control board—direct-readout diagnostics allow simple, quick troubleshooting
- SureLight® ignitor—silicon nitride construction for long product life and reliable operation
- Durable construction: It includes a stainless-steel heat exchanger and a SureLight® ignition system for reliable, long-lasting performance.