When it comes to furnaces, energy efficiency is critical. It’s not just about getting the level of comfort you want; you also need to consider the cost of operation and the system’s impact on the environment. Fort this reason, investing in an efficient, energy-saving furnace should be one of the things you need to think about as you decide what furnace to buy.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is your trusted heating company in Ramsey MN. For over forty years, we have been helping Minnesotans establish comfortable, energy-efficient homes. In partnership with Lennox, one of the biggest names in home comfort, we offer an array of highly-efficient furnaces.
In this article, we highlight one of the single-stage units in the Merit Series.
Features of the Lennox ML196E Gas Furnace
The ML196E is one of the models in Lennox’s Merit Series, promising optimum performance and ultimate savings. Enjoy warmth as well as peace of mind. The ML196E, like all Lennox products, undergoes rigorous testing in our lab using proven technology from our industry-leading platform, ensuring utmost reliability.
Every component of the ML196E has proven itself through extensive testing in our research labs. So you can take comfort knowing the furnace will deliver reliable performance, season after season.
This furnace is ENERGY STAR® qualified, which means the unit meets and exceeds US federal guidelines for energy efficiency. Products that have the ENERGY STAR® labels offer reduced greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy. They also make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort.
For a product to receive the ENERGY STAR label, it should meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). When you choose an ENERGY STAR-certified furnace and take steps to optimize its performance, you can improve your home’s comfort while saving energy in the process. This results in lower energy costs as it also protects the climate by helping prevent harmful carbon pollution and reducing other greenhouse gases. When your home is properly insulated and air sealed, you can get better heating performance from your ENERGY STAR-qualified furnace.
Compared to a traditional furnace, the EL196E helps get significant dollar savings on your energy costs, thanks to its efficiency rating of 96 percent AFUE. This is the ratio of the annual heat output of a heating system in contrast to its total annual fossil fuel consumption. A furnace with 96 percent AFUE is considered a high-efficiency heating system, which means that the furnace converts 96 percent of its fuel to heat and only 4 percent escapes up the chimney or elsewhere.
Its Power Saver™ motor operates at constant torque to help maintain consistent airflow. Power Saver technology not only provides energy boost capabilities improving the overall system efficiency, similar to a variable speed furnace but also delivers higher SEER ratings in cooling mode. In continuous fan mode, this technology helps keep energy waste to a minimum.
When this furnace is installed with a compatible Lennox heat pump, it creates a heating system that can switch back and forth between gas and electricity automatically, based on whichever is most cost-efficient for the weather conditions at the time.
Its Sealed blower compartment minimizes air loss and maximizes efficiency and comfort. Less than 1% leakage at 1.0″ ESP
Its Duralok Plus heat exchanger is made of patented ArmorTuf steel to ensure high reliability and efficiency.
Its SureLight® igniter’s silicone nitride construction ensures long product life and reliable operation.
With product registration, the ML196E may be eligible for a 10-year Limited Extended Warranty. Lennox also offers a 5-year Limited Warranty on covered parts and a 20-Year Limited Warranty on the Heat Exchanger.
Ask the Furnace Experts
If you have more questions about home heating or this product, do not hesitate to call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning. Our heating professionals are glad to answer your queries and provide you with relevant information. Our guys know furnaces from the inside out. As your reliable Elk River heating and air conditioning installation company, it’s our pleasure to be your partner in creating a comfortable, environment-friendly home.