Product Overview
Merit ML196E Series
Single-Stage, 96% Fuel-Efficient Gas Furnace with Power Saver™ Constant-Torque Motor Design
The Power Saver™ constant torque motor in the ML196E uses less energy in both heating and cooling modes, helping you save on utility bills. Flexible airflow based on a home’s ductwork makes this furnace 33% more efficient than older furnaces, while also delivering high gas efficiency with the 96% AFUE.
- Low NOX - Approved by the California Energy Commission and meets California Nitrogen Oxides Standard (NOx) limits of 40 ng/J
- Energy-Efficient Design - With an energy rating of 96% AFUE, you pay for perfectly heated air, not wasted energy.
- Dual-fuel operation - When the ML196E is paired with a Lennox® heat pump, it creates a system that automatically switches between electricity and gas, keeping you warm and energy efficient.
- High Quality Steel
California Only
Approved by the California Energy Commission and meets California Nitrogen Oxides Standard (NOx) limits of 40 ng/J.
This furnace does not meet the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1111 and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Rule 4905 NOx emission limit (14 ng/J) and cannot be installed within the SCAQMD and SJVAPCD areas.