Amana AM9S96 Gas Furnace
Amana AM9S96 single-stage 96% AFUE gas furnace with stainless-steel heat exchanger: features, specs and warranty.
The Amana AM9S96 is a single-stage, multi-speed gas furnace rated up to 96% AFUE for upflow and horizontal installation. Amana pairs its high-efficiency furnaces with a stainless-steel heat exchanger and one of the stronger warranties in the category.
Product Features
- Up to 96% AFUE high-efficiency condensing performance
- Single-stage heating with a multi-speed ECM blower motor
- Stainless-steel heat exchanger
- Compliant with California Low NOx emissions standards
- Heavy-gauge, thermally insulated steel cabinet for quieter operation
- Multi-position installation: upflow or horizontal
Specifications at a Glance
- Efficiency: up to 96% AFUE
- Heating stages: single-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 AM9S96 Right for Your Home?
Single-stage operation means the burner runs at one output level. It is the simpler, lower-cost option, and paired with the multi-speed ECM blower it still holds temperature well and runs far more efficiently than the mid-efficiency furnace it usually replaces. The stainless-steel heat exchanger and lifetime heat-exchanger warranty make it a strong choice for homeowners who plan to stay put.
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
Why does the heat exchanger material matter?
The heat exchanger separates combustion gases from the air you breathe, so a crack is a safety problem, not just a repair. Stainless steel resists the corrosion that condensing furnaces naturally produce.
What does the lifetime heat-exchanger warranty cover?
It covers the heat exchanger for the original registered homeowner in a properly matched system. Registration has to be completed after installation — we handle that as part of the job.
How does the AM9S96 compare with the Goodman GM9S96?
They are closely related single-stage 96% AFUE furnaces. The main differences are the Amana stainless-steel heat exchanger and warranty terms. We will lay out the price difference honestly at quote.
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 AM9S96
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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