Goodman GM9C96 Gas Furnace

The Goodman GM9C96 is a two-stage gas furnace rated up to 96% AFUE with a 9-speed ECM blower, built for upflow and horizontal installation. It is the step up from the single-stage GM9S96 for homeowners who want steadier heat and quieter operation.

Product Features

• Up to 96% AFUE high-efficiency condensing performance
• Two-stage gas valve — runs on low fire for most of the season and steps up only when needed
• 9-speed ECM blower motor for smoother, quieter air circulation and lower electrical draw
• Primary heat exchanger plus a secondary heat exchanger that recovers heat otherwise vented outside
• Steel cabinet rated at less than 2% air leakage, foil-lined heat-exchanger section, solid airtight return
• Multi-position installation: upflow or horizontal

Specifications at a Glance

• Efficiency: up to 96% AFUE
• Heating stages: two-stage
• Blower: 9-speed ECM
• Orientation: upflow or horizontal
• Venting: PVC (condensing furnace)
• Warranty: 10-year unit replacement and 10-year parts limited warranty when the unit is registered online within 60 days of installation; heat-exchanger coverage is extended on registration. Unregistered units fall back to the standard shorter term — we register yours for you.

Is the GM9C96 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.

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

Is a two-stage furnace worth the extra cost?

In our climate it usually earns its keep in comfort rather than pure fuel savings. Low-fire running holds a more even temperature and is noticeably quieter, which matters most in homes where the furnace sits near living space or bedrooms.

How is this different from a variable-speed furnace?

Two-stage refers to the burner having two output levels. The 9-speed ECM blower already adjusts airflow in fine steps. A fully modulating furnace varies burner output across a wider range and costs more again.

Will it work with my existing thermostat?

Usually, though a two-stage-capable thermostat lets the furnace use low fire properly. We will tell you if yours needs changing before we 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 GM9C96

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.