Learn about furnaces, ratings and cost

The prices range from $2,000 to $10,000, something for every budget.

Remember to check the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating for each brand. The higher the rating, the better the energy efficiency. The rating lists the brand’s efficiency at burning fuel.

You can get many valuable details here:

https://homeguide.com/costs/best-furnace-brands

The scorecard

The winners, per homeguide.com:

• Best overall performance: Carrier

• Highest customer satisfaction: American Standard

• Highest energy efficiency rating: Lennox

• Easiest maintenance: Rheem/Ruud

• Best selection: Amana.

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