Amana AC9C96 Gas Furnace

The Amana AC9C96 is the downflow and horizontal version of Amana’s two-stage, multi-speed gas furnace, rated up to 96% AFUE. It carries the same stainless-steel heat exchanger and 9-speed ECM blower as the upflow AM9C96, in a cabinet configured to blow downward.

Product Features

• Up to 96.0% AFUE two-stage condensing performance
• Two-stage burner with a 9-speed ECM blower motor
• Heavy-duty stainless-steel heat exchanger
• Durable 110-volt silicon nitride igniter
• Quiet two-speed induced-draft blower
• Heavy-gauge, thermally insulated cabinet with a sound-isolated blower assembly
• Designed for downflow or horizontal installation

Specifications at a Glance

• Efficiency: up to 96.0% AFUE
• Heating stages: two-stage (4 burners)
• Blower: 9-speed ECM
• Example capacity (80,000 BTU/h model): 76,800 BTU/h output, 1,200 nominal CFM
• Example cabinet (80,000 BTU/h model): 17-1/2" W × 34-1/2" H × 28-3/4" D
• Nominal cooling match: 1.5 – 5 tons
• Vent size: 2" – 3" PVC
• Electrical: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase
• Temperature rise: 40 – 70°F
• Orientation: downflow or horizontal
• Warranty: Lifetime heat-exchanger limited warranty to the original registered homeowner, plus 10-year unit replacement and 10-year parts coverage when registered within 60 days of installation.

Is the AC9C96 Right for Your Home?

Two-stage operation means the burner runs on low fire most of the time and only steps up to full output on the coldest days. In the Fraser Valley’s long stretch of mild, damp winter weather that is most of the season, so you get steadier room temperatures, quieter operation and fewer of the temperature swings a single-stage furnace produces. Choose the AC9C96 when your ductwork needs a downflow or horizontal furnace; the AM9C96 is the equivalent unit for a standard upflow basement installation.

Getting the Size Right

A furnace that is too large short-cycles, wears itself out and leaves uneven temperatures room to room. We size every replacement from a heat-loss calculation on your actual home — square footage, insulation, window area and orientation — instead of matching whatever was there before. Ask about current BC rebates before you decide; they can change which system makes financial sense.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know whether I need the AC9C96 or the AM9C96?

It comes down to airflow direction. If your furnace sits above the space it heats and pushes air downward, you need the downflow AC9C96. We confirm this on site.

What is a silicon nitride igniter?

It is the component that lights the burner. Silicon nitride igniters are more durable than the older silicon carbide type and tend to last longer before needing replacement.

What size do I need?

That depends on a heat-loss calculation for your home, not on the size of your current furnace. The AC9C96 comes in a range of inputs; we specify the one that matches your actual load.

Big Valley Heating & Sheet Metal installs this furnace across Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and the wider Fraser Valley. Because it is a condensing furnace, it vents through PVC rather than a traditional chimney, which affects where it can go in your home — something we confirm during the site visit, not after.

Ask Us About the AC9C96

We will tell you plainly whether this furnace suits your home or whether something else fits better. Request a free estimate, browse the rest of our equipment library, or read more about our heating services in the Fraser Valley.