Goodman 60,000 BTU 96% AFUE Variable Speed Single Stage Ultra-Low NOx Gas Furnace | Upflow/Horizontal

OVERVIEW

With a 96% efficiency rating, a variable-speed blower motor, and Single stage gas valves, the GRVS960603BU is part of Goodman's top-tier furnace series. If you're looking to reduce your gas bill, the GRVS960603BU 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)
• 60,000 BTU 96% AFUE modulating variable speed natural gas furnace
• Requires plastic/PVC flue venting
• Can be installed in the upflow or horizontal orientation
• Innovative design for electrical efficiency, safety, and lower sound output

Ultra-Low NOx Compliant

In California, many counties have a lower NOx emission requirement than the rest of the United States. The GRVS960603BU Goodman gas furnace is California Ultra-Low NOx compliant. With a built-in low emission filter and special venting system, this Goodman gas furnace produces less nitrogen oxides to be released into the atmosphere, lowering the overall amount of toxic greenhouse gases output of the average California home.

Ultra-Low NOx furnaces are required for gas furnace installations in the following counties in California: Fresno, Joaquin, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Merced, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Stanislaus, and Tulare.

60,000 BTU

With an input of 60,000 BTU’s and an efficiency of 96%, the GRVS960603BU has an output of 57,600 BTU’s. This is calculated by taking 60,000 BTU’s times the efficiency of 96%. As such, the GRVS960603BU 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 GRVS960603BU 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 GRVS960603BU is a condensing furnace, meaning that it requires plastic or PVC pipe flue venting.

Single Stage Furnace

The GRVS960603BU Goodman gas furnace is a single stage furnace has only one heat output. Regardless of the indoor temperature, this furnace will burn at 100% output whenever the thermostat calls for it. Like a light switch, this furnace's burner will either be on or off and nothing in between. A single stage furnace is the standard efficient furnace since every time your furnace turns on the furnace uses the same amount of energy.

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 GRVS960603BU 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 GRVS960603BU 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.

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 GRVS960603BU gas furnace can be installed in the upflow or horizontal orientations. Moreover, the GRVS960603BU 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.