Goodman 96% 40,000 BTU Single Stage Gas Furnace | 17.5" Width | Downflow / Horizontal

OVERVIEW

If you're looking to reduce your energy bill and improve the comfort of your home, look no further than Goodman's GD9S960403BN . This gas furnace features efficient operation and high-quality construction to provide your home with reliable, affordable heating. The GD9S960403BN single-stage, 9-speed furnace is a great value designed for many applications.

QUICK FACTS

• This furnace is ideal to heat a smaller house (depending on climate)
• 40,000 BTU 96% efficient natural gas furnace
• Requires plastic/PVC flue venting
• Complies with Clean Air Act New Refrigerant Requirements
• Can be used in the downflow or horizontal orientation
• Can be converted to an LP furnace with a conversion kit (sold separately)
• Innovative design for electrical efficiency, safety, and lower sound output

40,000 BTU

The GD9S960403BN Goodman gas furnace is suitable in output for a small house in ideal climate conditions. At 40,000 BTU's, this furnace size is the smallest furnace that Goodman has to offer. The BTU count is the input per hour of the furnace, and the output is 38,400 BTU's (40,000 x 96% AFUE) per hour.

96% Efficiency Rating

The GD9S960403BN Goodman gas furnace has a 96% efficiency rating. This means that only 4% of the fuel going into the furnace is used up in normal furnace operations and not used to heat your home. The remaining 96% of the inputted fuel is used to heat your home. 96% efficient furnaces is one of the highest efficiencies of natural gas furnaces available for purchase with today's technology. Please note that 96% efficient furnaces such as this one require plasic/pvc flue venting, and 80% efficient furnaces require plastic/PVC flue venting.

Single Stage Furnace

A single stage furnace operates using the same amount of energy every time is turns on. The GD9S960403BN Goodman gas furnace operates using only one heat output. This furnace will operate at 100% output whenever it is operating.

Natural Gas or LP Furnace

From the factory, the GD9S960403BN runs on natural gas. However all Goodman gas furnaces can be converted to propane using the furnace's corresponding LP conversion kit, an optional accessory at an additional cost that consists of a replacement set of orifices and springs.

9-Speed ECM Blower Motor

The GD9S960403BN utilizes a 9-speed ECM motor, which is more efficient than older PSC blower motors, saving you money in electric bills.

Warranty

With installation that follows your state and local codes and with online registration, all Goodman furnaces come with a 10-year parts and lifetime heat exchanger warranty through the manufacturer.

Durable Hot Surface Igniter

Instead of a standing pilot light, the GD9S960403BN has a newer, more efficient hot surface igniter. Hot surface igniters are much more efficient and safer than standard standing pilot lights.

Self-Diagnostic Control Board

The Goodman brand has improved technology from years of production experience, allowing for a long-lasting product that rarely runs into any operation-based problems. However, if the furnace does need maintenance or warranty work, the control board has a set of sensors that will identify any basic problems in the furnace's basic operation.

Heavy Gauge Steel Cabinet

The GD9S960403BN Goodman gas furnace has a durable outer cabinet. The heavy-gauge steel used in the furnace's design allows for a more protected interior, and less air leakage from the furnace's operation, resulting in a more quiet operation while still decreasing operation costs.

Ease of Installation

From enhanced operation to efficiency, the Goodman gas furnaces have a lot to offer. However, Goodman's features don't stop at quality of unit. The GD9S960403BN allows for a significantly more streamlined installation process with its universal design, consisting of its ability to be installed in either downflow or horizontal configurations, lowering labor costs.