2-stage gas furnaces from Lennox’s Elite Series offer Portland homeowners affordable heating options. The EL296E is a high efficiency model that runs at a 96% AFUE while the EL280E offers standard efficiency at 80 AFUE.
What is Power Saver technology?
Both models are built with Lennox’s Power Saver constant-torque motor design. This proprietary technology adjusts air speed based on demand to use less energy (saving you money) and delivers greater efficiency than standard motors.
Features found on both models
All models from Lennox’s Elite Series have features that make them more efficient and durable to ensure you get your money’s worth.
- Insulated cabinet minimizes heat loss while reducing noise.
- Integrates with the PureAir air purification system.
- Sturdy burners maintain their efficiency over the unit’s life.
- Heat exchanger made of high-quality heavy gauge aluminized steel for long life.
- Patented clamshell design lessens air leakage to send more heat to your home.
- Faster installs thanks to pre-cut holes, pre-bent flanges and factory installed flue collars.
- Dual-fuel capable pairs with heat pump for added savings.
EL296E offers winning combination
2-stage operation with a variable-speed blower for high efficiency, reduced noise and more even temperatures for increased comfort.
- 96% AFUE
- 2-stage operation for high efficiency
- Energy Star Certified
- Variable-speed blower motor for consistently even temps.
- Quiet thanks to its fully insulated cabinet.
- Duralok Plus Head Exchanger for high reliability & efficiency.
- Lifetime Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty
- 5-year Limited Warranty on covered components
It even helps in the summer when you run your air conditioning unit. Letting it run on low speed allows air to spend more time in contact with the outside coil (the cooling engine of your a/c unit) which helps to reduce humidity inside your house.
EL280E delivers comfort on a budget
2-stage operation uses a bigger flame when heating demands are greater but smaller flame other times for more even temperatures and lower gas usage.
- 80% AFUE
- 2-stage operation for even temps & energy savings.
- Duralok Heat Exchanger offers mid-efficiency & reliability.
- 20-year Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty
- 5-year Limited Warranty on covered components
Save more with a heat pump
Both models have dual-fuel capability meaning you can pair your furnace with a heat pump. This allows your heating system to automatically switch back and forth between your gas furnace and electric heat pump.
Another bonus to a heat pump is that it provides heating and cooling. If you don’t have air conditioning, it solves your cooling problem. You save money as your system chooses the most cost-efficient method for your weather conditions.
Free estimates on installs
Contact Midway Heating Company to schedule your free estimate. We’ll discuss 2-stage gas furnaces, current specials and incentives along with recommending the right combination for your Portland home.
