Because the temperatures still tend to be a little too low this time of year, your furnace probably remains quite busy, especially at night. But if you are dealing with an old, inefficient furnace, it’s likely doing you more harm than good.
Being observant of how your furnace performs allows you to prepare for the inevitable, especially if you have a furnace that’s over 12 years old. Old furnaces usually suffer from serious problems because of aging parts. These issues are signs, telling you the system will stop working at any time. For sure, you don’t want to cram and start looking for a new furnace in the middle of a frosty winter night!
Trying to keep up with an old furnace is quite dangerous, and one of the risks is carbon monoxide leak. If you have a “tight” (energy-efficient) home, you and your family will be at risk of repeated and prolonged exposure to this colorless, odorless gas, which has proven to be fatal. If you suspect your furnace is releasing carbon monoxide, call a professional to eliminate the threat.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is your reliable heating company in Maple Grove MN. We can help you determine whether your existing furnace is due for a replacement or not.
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.
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.
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.
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 20-Year Limited Warranty on the Heat Exchanger.
Want to Ensure Your Family’s Safety? Call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning
If you keep your family safe against the dangers of running an inefficient furnace, give us a call. We will work with you and provide you with the best possible solutions. Our goal is not only to make you comfortable at home, but also to take away any risks related to your HVAC systems. We are your preferred Plymouth furnace installation company.