Is the Goodman GR9S96 worth it over an 80% furnace?

Yes for most cold-climate homes. The 96% AFUE rating cuts gas use meaningfully over an 80% unit, and the stainless secondary heat exchanger adds durability. The trade-off is a higher upfront cost and condensate handling.

Can this furnace be installed in California or Colorado?

No. It is not approved for installation in California or Colorado, where low-NOx rules apply. Check local code before ordering.

What is the difference between the GR9S96 and a two-stage furnace?

The GR9S96 fires at a single full rate. Two-stage and modulating furnaces run at lower output most of the time, giving steadier temperatures and quieter operation at a higher cost.

Does it work with a standard thermostat?

Yes. It is a single-stage furnace and works with common single-stage thermostats, including basic programmable models. Smart thermostats also work if wired for heating and fan control.

What size home does 80,000 BTU and 2,000 CFM suit?

Roughly a medium to large home in a cold climate, depending on insulation and duct design. A load calculation is the only reliable way to size it correctly.

What is included with the furnace?

The furnace itself, with the ECM blower, igniter and control board installed. Venting, condensate lines, filters and the thermostat are separate purchases.

Goodman GR9S960805CN 80,000 BTU 96% 2000 CFM Upflow/Horizontal Furnace

Q: Where is the Goodman GR9S960805CN 80,000 BTU 96% 2000 CFM Upflow/Horizontal Furnace cheapest?

At E&L Material Wholesale, for $1,760.00, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Goodman GR9S960805CN 80,000 BTU 96% 2000 CFM Upflow/Horizontal Furnace?

6 stores we checked sell it, including E&L Material Wholesale, The AC Outlet, Alpine Home Air Products, Walmart, eBay.

Best price now

$1,760.00at E&L Material WholesaleChecked Nov 7

18% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Installers and owners describe the GR9S96 as a dependable, good-value furnace that heats well and is easy to service. Complaints center on the single-stage burner cycling and blower noise compared with modulating models.

What people mention

EfficiencyPraisedOwners like the 96% AFUE rating and report lower gas use than their old furnace.
NoiseMixedThe induced draft blower is quiet, but the ECM blower is audible at higher speeds.
ReliabilityPraisedInstallers call it dependable and easy to diagnose with the self-diagnostic board.
Single-stageCriticisedReviewers note the burner runs at full fire only, causing wider temperature swings.
InstallationPraisedContractors say wiring and venting are straightforward and parts are easy to find.

About the Goodman GR9S960805CN 80,000 BTU 96% 2000 CFM Upflow/Horizontal Furnace

The Goodman GR9S960805CN is a single-stage gas furnace rated at 96% AFUE, with an input of 80,000 BTU and airflow of 2,000 CFM. It is designed, engineered and assembled in the United States.

The primary heat exchanger is heavy-duty aluminized steel in a tubular design, and the secondary heat exchanger is stainless steel. The furnace has a single-stage gas valve, a silicon nitride igniter and a multi-speed ECM blower motor. A single-speed induced draft blower moves exhaust, and a self-diagnostic control board monitors the unit.

The cabinet is heavy-gauge steel with a durable finish and a foil-faced insulated heat exchanger cabinet. It is certified for direct vent (2-pipe) or non-direct vent (1-pipe) installation. Gas and electrical connections can be made on the left or right. The airtight solid bottom or side return has easy-cut tabs that come off for bottom air-inlet applications.

Type

Single-stage gas furnace

Efficiency

96% AFUE

Input

80,000 BTU

Airflow

2,000 CFM

Blower motor

Multi-speed ECM

Venting

Direct vent (2-pipe) or non-direct vent (1-pipe)