Description
Merit ML296V Gas Furnace
Consider the bar raised.
Variable-speed gas furnace that heats the home evenly and efficiently. Welcome to the Lennox standard of excellence. Merit® Series is the introductory product line that raises the bar for heating and cooling equipment. Don’t settle when it comes to the air inside your home – ask for more. Ask for Merit.
Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency
At every turn, the ML296V gas furnace is designed to be the most energy-efficient furnace in its class. A variable-speed fan keeps temperature swings to a bare minimum. Two-stage heating saves gas by adjusting the flame size based on demand.
Relax. Save money every month.
With a 96% efficiency rating, the ML296V gas furnace uses 2/3 less energy than competitive single-speed units so you pay for perfectly heated air, not wasted energy.
Dual-Fuel Capable
For even more efficiency, pair the ML296V with a Lennox electric heat pump. At every turn, the Lennox ML296V090 gas furnace is designed to be the most energy-efficient furnace in its class. A variable-speed fan keeps temperature swings to a bare minimum. Two-stage heating saves gas by adjusting the flame size based on demand. With a 96% efficiency rating, the ML296V gas furnace uses 2/3 less energy than competitive single-speed units so you pay for perfectly heated air, not wasted energy.
The ML296V is a furnace from Lennox’s entry-level Merit series, so it will be a little more affordable than some of their other natural gas furnaces. At the same time, this Lennox model has some excellent design features and specifications, making it an attractive option for a lot of Canadian homeowners.
When you’re in the market for a new Lennox furnace, this model review of the ML296V will give you all the information you need to decide if it is right for your home.
The model review will talk about the ML296V’s design elements, burner and blower types, efficiency rating, special features, and warranty terms. It will also talk about Lennox furnace prices and compare the ML296V to three other Lennox furnace models.
The Lennox Merit ML296V in a Nutshell
Top Features
- Secondary heat exchanger reduces heat and fuel waste to improve efficiency
- Condensing technology
- Built with sturdy and durable components
- Quiet operation
- Two-stage burner reduces energy costs
- Variable-speed blower helps to reduce hot and cold spots
- High-efficiency AFUE
- Promises great cost-savings compared to an older and less efficient furnace
- Comes with a standard warranty
- Ready to be paired with a humidifier and air filter
The Bottom Line
Even though the ML296V is from Lennox’s entry-level Merit series, it still has a lot of great selling features. It’s a variable-capacity gas furnace with a two-stage burner and a high energy efficiency rating, so it should be powerful enough for any Canadian home and will reduce energy costs.
These design elements also make the furnace more efficient, quieter, better at managing humidity, better equipped to keep a larger home warm (compared to single-stage furnaces), and better at keeping the temperature the same throughout your house.
You will have to pay a bit more for this furnace because it’s a Lennox, and it doesn’t come with a great warranty, but it will keep your home warm and comfortable for many winters and save you money while doing it. And look for gas furnace rebates before you buy if you want to save some money.
In Depth Review
Lennox Merit ML296V Product Specifications
- AFUE: 96 percent
- Burner type: Two-stage
- Blower type: Variable-speed
- ENERGY STAR certified: Yes
Features Overview
Lennox isn’t the type of brand that puts a lot of emphasis on developing new technologies and features for their furnaces, but they do give homeowners some cool abilities through their proprietary smart thermostat, the iComfort M30 that pairs with the ML296V.
If you opt to use the iComfort M30 as the control for the ML296V, then you’ll get access to a geofencing feature that will put the furnace into an energy-saving away mode when you leave based on the location of your mobile device. It will also put the furnace back into a comfort setting when it detects you’re on your way home.
You can also integrate the iComfort M30 with technologies and devices like Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and IFTTT to gain access to even more features, such as voice commands.
Other Key Features
- Long-lasting burner
- Burner is designed to maintain its efficiency over the life of the furnace
- Primary heat exchanger has a clamshell design that reduces air leaks and improves heat transfer
- Equipped with Lennox’s Duralok Plus heat exchanger, made with a special steel that’s durable and reliable
- Made for fast, easy, and accurate installation
- Dual fuel operation when paired with an electric heat pump
- The burner box is sealed for quieter operation
- Cabinet is made from durable steel
- Has an ultra-low continuous fan
- Has Lennox’s proprietary SureLight® silicon nitride ignitor
Warranty Information
Lennox furnaces don’t have a great warranty, especially considering what you’ll pay for one of their models.
The ML296V comes with a 20-year heat exchanger warranty and a 10-year parts warranty. But to qualify for the full 10-year parts warranty, you have to register the furnace within 60 days of installation, otherwise the parts will only be covered for five years.
Another thing you should know about the warranty is that you’ll have to have the furnace installed by a licensed HVAC contractor to avoid invalidating the coverage. In other words, don’t try to save on installation costs by putting the furnace in yourself.
So what’s lacking from the Lennox furnace warranty? They don’t offer lifetime heat exchanger protection for all their furnaces the way a lot of brands now do, and they don’t have the unit replacement warranty that plenty of brands have adopted.
LENNOX FURNACE MERIT SERIES ML296V 96% AFUE | 2 STAGE | 96% AFUE
Lennox ML296V Merit Series is a Two-Stage Gas Furnace among the Lennox heating & cooling family. This is a high-efficiency furnace using a stainless steel heat exchanger. Home Trade Standards provides installation & repair services for all Lennox ML193 models in Toronto & GTA. Lennox ML296V gas furnaces come in different sizes ranging from 45,000 BTU to 135,000 BTU. This furnace comes in downflow & upflow models.
Lennox Gas Furnace ML296V Features
- Energy Efficiency: 96% AFUE Energy Rating
- Stages of Operation: Two Stage
- Motor: ECM
Lennox Furnace Repair Services
Home Trade Standards has working knowledge with all Lennox Furnace Repair & Maintenace Services. Our Technicians are experts in troubleshooting Lennox gas furnaces. If you have a ML296V Lennox Furnace, call us today to book an appointment with one of our Gas Technicians.
Merit ML296V Series
Two-Stage, 96% Variable-Speed Gas Furnace that Heats the Home Evenly and Efficiently
At every turn, the ML296V gas furnace is designed to be the most energy-efficient furnace in its class. A variable-speed fan keeps temperature swings to a bare minimum. Two-stage heating saves gas by adjusting the flame size based on demand.
- Low NOX – Approved by the California Energy Commission and meets California Nitrogen Oxides Standard (NOx) limits of 40 ng/J
- Energy-Efficient Design – With a 96% efficiency rating, the ML296V gas furnace uses 2/3 less energy than competitive single-speed units so you pay for perfectly heated air, not wasted energy.
- Dual-fuel operation – When the ML196V is paired with a Lennox® heat pump, it creates a system that automatically switches between electricity and gas, keeping you warm and energy efficient.
- Duralok Plus™ heat exchanger, built for Lennox’ high-efficiency (90%) condensing gas furnaces, that’s made of high-quality, patented ArmorTuf™ steel to ensure high reliability and efficiency.
ML296V LENNOX GAS FURNACE
Variable-speed ML296V Lennox Gas Furnace that heats the home evenly and efficiently.
HEATING SAVINGS
60 AFUE VS. 96 AFUE
Heating and cooling can account for about half of a home’s total utility bill. By upgrading to a high-efficiency system, you can cut your energy costs while keeping your family perfectly comfortable. See how much money could be saving with a ML296V Lennox Gas Furnace.
| SAVE PER YEAR* |
|---|
| 39% |
| 5-YEAR SAVINGS | 10-YEAR SAVINGS | 15-YEAR SAVINGS |
|---|---|---|
| $3,759 | $7,518 | $11,277 |
| *BASED ON NATIONAL AVERAGE |
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Efficiency rating of 96% AFUE
At every turn, the ML296V Lennox gas furnace is designed to be the most energy-efficient furnace in its class. A variable-speed fan keeps temperature swings to a bare minimum. Two-stage heating saves gas by adjusting the flame size based on demand.
DUAL-FUEL CAPABLE
When the ML296V is paired with a Lennox® heat pump, it creates a system that can automatically alternate between electricity and gas to keep you warm. So you’re always using the most energy-efficient way to keep comfortable.
ML193 LENNOX GAS FURNACE WARRANTY
Perfect comfort is comfort that brings you peace of mind. That’s why we stand behind our innovative heating, cooling and indoor air quality products with industry-leading warranty coverage. 20-Year Limited Warranty on Heat Exchanger. 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered components. This product may be eligible for valuable 10-Year Limited Extended Warranty coverage with product registration. See details to get more information about Lennox warranty.
HOME COMFORT SYSTEM
Every Lennox® product has been engineered to deliver best-in-class comfort and efficiency. And when two or more Lennox products are working together as part of a system, the results are truly outstanding.
Your home comfort system is essential to keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It also helps protect you from allergens and pollutants year round. A home comfort system is made up of Furnaces and: Air Conditioner, Thermostat and Indoor Air Quality.
