Rheem manufactures the most comprehensive, feature-loaded furnace line-up in the heating industry. At the top of this furnace line-up is the Rheem Classic 90 Plus Modulating Gas Furnace with Contour Comfort Control- North America's first truly modulating gas furnace. Not only does the Rheem Classic 90 Plus with Contour Comfort Control feature a 94 percent or greater Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating, it also provides significant savings on both gas and electricity, while providing superior comfort and reducing the number of hot and cold spots in your home.
The Rheem Classic 90 Plus Gas Furnace is a highly efficient unit providing a 94.3% AFUE. It features an aluminized and stainless steel heat exchanger with a limited lifetime warranty. Terminals are on-board for easy hook-up of comfort options such as an electronic air cleaner or humidifier. The Rheem Classic 90 Plus Gas Furnace is available in upflow and downflow/horizontal models, providing the foundation for a home comfort solution that will provide years of service.
In the 80 percent mid-efficiency class, Rheem offers innovative products like the Criterion II Plus 2 LXE. This furnace is the heart of a comfort system that can provide lower operating costs for both heating and cooling, and exceptionally quiet operation. Plus, Rheem also offers the Rheem Classic High-Efficiency oil furnace and The Rheem Classic 90 Plus Modulating Gas Furnace with Contour Comfort Control is exceptionally quiet. While providing heating efficiencies of over 94.3% A.F.U.E. It eliminates hot and cold spots by using optional remote sensors to analyze the temperature at up to six locations in your house. Thermostat temperatures possibly may vary no more than one-half of one degree.
The Contour Comfort Control is the furnace's "brain." This temperature control system constantly analyzes your home's temperature while directing the furnace to give the exact temperature you want at exactly the time you want it.
The Rheem Criterion II Plus 2 LXE furnace saves you money on both natural gas and electricity, while quietly and dependably delivering the comfort you desire.
Most furnaces are either "off" or "on at 100%" capacity, depending, on the demand for heat. But the Rheem Criterion II Plus 2 LXE is either "off," "on at 70%," or "on at 100%."
For the majority of time you use your Criterion II Plus 2 LXE, it conserves energy by operating at the lower 70% level. Only on the coldest days, when you require more heat, does the furnace maintain operation at 100% capacity. This results in far better use of natural gas and lower energy bills.
Plus, the Rheem Criterion II Plus 2 LXE features our Integrated Control and Motor (ICM) - the most advanced, most efficient, and most dependable technology of any 80% gas furnace in the world. The ICM can operate on just 1/8 (approximately) as much electricity as a conventional motor. That's efficient!
The Rheem Criterion II Gas Furnace provides single stage heating efficiency to meet the heating demands of consumers. The compact 34 inch height allows for the addition of comfort options such as an electronic air cleaner or humidifier. The Criterion II can be configured to solve a wide variety of home comfort situations.