Goodman 40,000 BTU 96% AFUE Variable Speed Two Stage Gas Furnace | 17.5" Width | Upflow / Horizontal

OVERVIEW

With a 96% efficiency rating, a variable-speed blower motor, and two stage gas valves, the GRVT960403BN is part of Goodman's top-tier furnace series. If you're looking to reduce your gas bill, the GRVT960403BN is an excellent choice, offering one of the best efficiency levels available on the market.

QUICK FACTS

• Ideal to heat a small to medium house (in an ideal climate)
• 40,000 BTU 96% AFUE modulating variable speed natural gas furnace
• Requires plastic/PVC flue venting
• Can be installed in the upflow or horizontal orientation
• Can be converted to propane with an LP conversion kit (sold separately)
• Innovative design for electrical efficiency, safety, and lower sound output

40,000 BTU

With an input of 40,000 BTU’s and an efficiency of 96%, the GRVT960403BN has an output of 38,440 BTU’s. This is calculated by taking 40,000 BTU’s times the efficiency of 96%. As such, the GRVT960403BN Goodman gas furnace is designed to be able to cover up to a small to medium house in ideal climate conditions.

96% AFUE

With one of the highest efficiencies possible with today’s technology, Goodman saves you a lot of money in utility bills for the lifetime of the unit. The GRVT960403BN gas furnace is 96% efficient, meaning that a whopping 96% of the gas going into the furnace is used to heat your home, and only 4% of the fuel going into the furnace is lost out of the exhaust. Thanks to its efficiency, the GRVT960403BN is a condensing furnace, meaning that it requires plastic or PVC pipe flue venting.

Two Stage Variable Speed Furnace

Goodman manufactured the GRVT960403BN gas furnace to utilize the best burner and blower technologies available. With a two stage gas valve and a variable speed blower motor, the GRVT960403BN gas furnace provides the most stable indoor temperatures and the lowest running times possible. The enhanced comfort and small efficiency increase provided by these features make this furnace a part of Goodman’s top of the line series.

Warranty

The Goodman brand allows you to protect your investment with a 10 year parts and hassle free replacement warranty. To provide a longer peace-of-mind, Goodman now offers a phenomenal lifetime heat exchanger warranty. Please note that all Goodman warranties require installation that follows your state and local codes, and the unit must be registered online post-installation on the manufacturer’s website.

Durability and Reliability

Not stopping at an enhanced functionality, Goodman designed the GRVT960403BN with a thermally insulated, heavy-gauge cabinet, providing enhanced protection and lowers air leakage to less than 2% to maximize heat transfer and efficiency, as well as to lower the sound output from normal operation. Made of silicon nitride, the ignitor on the GRVT960403BN is more durable and efficient than a pilot light. The heat exchanger on this furnace is made of aluminized steel, resulting in a product that balances reliability, durability, and efficiency in one durable cabinet.

Fuel Types

Out of the factory, the GRVT960403BN has a built-in natural gas orifice set. However, an can be purchased as an accessory and field-installed if propane is required for your installation.

Installation and Maintenance

For a furnace of such prestige, the installation and maintenance may seem daunting, however Goodman has made everything easy for you and your contractor, from the beginning and throughout the unit’s life. To allow for installation in more situations, the GRVT960403BN gas furnace can be installed in the upflow or horizontal orientations. The two stage gas valve is self-calibrating, allowing it to automatically configure for each installation. For ease of maintenance, there is an integrated self-diagnostic control board that continuously monitors the system for any possible issues in operation, reliability, and even efficiency, and if there are any issues, there is an easy-to-read display for you and your contractor to quickly identify the problem and solve it faster. Moreover, the GRVT960403BN is ComfortNet communicating system compatible, providing more advanced diagnostics, automated maintenance alerts, and enhancing furnace performance when implemented. All of these features allow you to keep more money in your pocket and provides a peace of mind throughout the life of your unit, all while still providing the best comfort that Goodman has to offer with this top of the line furnace.