Goodman 2.5 Ton 14.5 SEER2 96% 60,000 BTU Furnace & AC System - R410A Upflow

OVERVIEW

The GM9S960603BN Goodman gas furnace features high-quality construction and efficient operation at a great value. The GM9S960603BN single-stage, 9-speed furnace utilizes Goodman's superior heat exchanger design to provide efficient, reliable heating to your home. If you're looking to cut your energy bills and improve your comfort without breaking the bank, your search stops with the Goodman GM9S960603BN.

QUICK FACTS

• This furnace is ideal to heat a small to medium house (depending on climate)
• 60,000 BTU 96% efficient natural gas furnace
• Requires plastic/PVC flue venting
• Can be used in the upflow or horizontal orientation
• Can be converted to an LP furnace with a conversion kit (sold separately)
• Innovative design for electrical efficiency, safety, and lower sound output

60,000 BTU

The GM9S960603BN Goodman gas furnace is 60,000 BTU’s. This BTU count is a measure of the input of the furnace per hour, while the output of this furnace is 57,600 BTU’s (60,000 X 96% AFUE) per hour. In ideal climate conditions, this 60,000 BTU furnace is usually used to heat a small to medium house.

96% Efficiency Rating

The GM9S960603BN Goodman gas furnace is 96% efficient, and the standard furnace efficiency on the market today. This means that 96% of the gas going into the furnace is used to heat your home and the remaining 20% is lost out of the flue venting. Please note that all 96% furnaces must be vented using plastic/PVC flue venting, while anything higher than 90% efficient must be vented using plastic/PVC venting.

Single Stage Furnace

The GM9S960603BN Goodman gas furnace is a single stage furnace has only one heat output. Regardless of the indoor temperature, this furnace will burn at 100% output whenever the thermostat calls for it. Like a light switch, this furnace’s burner will either be on or off and nothing in between. A single stage furnace is the standard efficient furnace since every time your furnace turns on the furnace uses the same amount of energy.

Natural Gas or LP Furnace

From the factory, the GM9S960603BN runs on natural gas. However all Goodman gas furnaces can be converted to propane using the furnace’s corresponding LP conversion kit, an optional accessory at an additional cost that consists of a replacement set of orifices and springs.

9-Speed ECM Blower Motor

Instead of the last generation PSC blower motor, the GM9S960603BN utilizes a 9-speed ECM motor, which uses less power and provides smarter air circulation. All of this causes an overall increase in the electrical efficiency of your furnace, which saves you money.

Warranty

With installation that follows your state and local codes and with online registration, all Goodman furnaces come with a 10-year parts and lifetime heat exchanger warranty through the manufacturer.

Durable Hot Surface Igniter

The hot surface igniter on modern Goodman furnaces are more durable than previous designs, decreasing related issues and lowering maintenance costs. These hot surface ignitors are also more efficient than standing pilot and older HSI designs, saving you even more money.

Self-Diagnostic Control Board

The Goodman brand has improved technology from years of production experience, allowing for a long-lasting product that rarely has any issues. However, if something does go wrong on the furnace, the control board has a set of sensors that allow it to diagnose basic issues, allowing for easy troubleshooting and to notify the owner if basic maintenance or warranty work is recommended. This increases the overall safety of the unit, for the furnace itself and the occupants of the home where it is installed.

Heavy Gauge Steel Cabinet

The heavy-gauge steel cabinet on new Goodman furnaces provide adequate protection to the internal mechanisms of the unit. The cabinet is also more air-tight than previous models, allowing for a quiet, more economical unit due to losing less heat and preventing more sound from exiting the unit.

Ease of Installation

The value of modern Goodman furnaces doesn't end at efficiency. Today’s Goodman furnaces feature many different connection options to reduce installation. The GM9S960603BN model has a more universal design, which consists of its ability to be installed in both an upflow or horizontal configuration. This allows for an easier installation in more locations, from your attic to your basement. The furnace also comes with color-coded low-voltage terminals that allow for a shorter and easier installation time, which decreases installation costs.

Please note that this furnace requires a drain kit if installed horizontally. Upflow configurations do not require the kit.

Thermostatic Expansion Valves (TXVs) are:

• Required for 14 SEER or higher split system heat pumps
• Required for many condensers or heat pump systems designed for R-410A refrigerant
• An optional upgrade for any other air conditioner or heat pump systems

Your system will operate better and with higher efficiency with a TXV kit. This kit offers more control over how much liquid refrigerant enters the evaporator coil. The valves only allow a certain amount of liquid into the coil to make sure that all liquid that enters completely evaporates. This allows for the prevention of too little liquid from entering the evaporator which would make the system run less efficiently. It also stops too much liquid from entering the evaporator which can cause excess in the lines. Thermostatic Expansion Valves are provide multi-position mounting on the evaporator coil inlet and are consistent, efficient and virtually hassle-free. Select the TXV to match the tonnage of your air conditioner or heat pump, as well as to match the type of refrigerant your systems uses, R-22 (standard) or R-410A (new alternative)

This capacitor gives an extra "jolt" of electricity upon startup to push the refrigerant against higher head pressures that are present with a TXV system. When using a TXV, manufacturer's recommend also installing a hard-start in your heat pump or condenser. If a hard-start capacitor is not installed, the equipment compressor has a possibility of having trouble getting started.

Compatibility

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Use Ctrl+F to simplify your search. This part is compatible with the following models: