Amana AM9C96 Gas Furnace
Amana AM9C96 two-stage 96% AFUE gas furnace: quieter low-fire heating, stainless heat exchanger, lifetime warranty terms.
The Amana AM9C96 is a two-stage, multi-speed gas furnace rated up to 96% AFUE for upflow and horizontal installation. The two-stage burner and multi-speed blower let it hold a steady temperature on low fire instead of cycling hard between hot blasts and silence.
Product Features
- Up to 96% AFUE two-stage condensing performance
- Two-stage gas valve with a multi-speed ECM blower motor
- Stainless-steel heat exchanger
- Runs in low-capacity mode most of the season, avoiding the temperature surges of single-stage heating
- Heavy-gauge, thermally insulated cabinet with a sound-isolated blower assembly
- Multi-position installation: upflow or horizontal
Specifications at a Glance
- Efficiency: up to 96% AFUE
- Heating stages: two-stage
- Blower: multi-speed ECM
- Heat exchanger: stainless steel
- Orientation: upflow or horizontal
- Venting: PVC (condensing furnace)
- 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 AM9C96 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. It is our common recommendation for Fraser Valley homes where comfort and noise matter as much as the monthly gas bill.
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
Will a two-stage furnace lower my gas bill?
Some, but the bigger gain is comfort. Running longer on low fire evens out temperature between rooms and reduces the drafts people notice when a single-stage furnace fires at full output.
Is it quieter than my current furnace?
Almost certainly. Most of its running time is on low fire with the blower at a lower speed, and the cabinet is insulated with a sound-isolated blower assembly.
Can I pair it with an air conditioner or heat pump?
Yes. The multi-speed ECM blower works as the air handler for cooling as well. If you are considering a heat pump, ask us about a dual-fuel setup before you replace the furnace on its own.
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 AM9C96
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.
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