Concord furnaces are built across four efficiency tiers, and the right one depends on climate, budget, and how long you plan to stay in the home:
|
AFUE Rating |
Stage Type |
Best For |
|
80% |
Single-stage, constant torque |
Lower upfront cost, moderate climates, replacement budgets |
|
95% |
Single-stage, constant torque |
Higher efficiency without the cost of a modulating system |
|
96% |
Single-stage, constant torque |
Colder climates wanting near-top efficiency at a single-stage price |
|
97% |
Two-stage, modulating (G2E/G2V) |
Maximum efficiency and even heat distribution in cold climates |
Most Concord furnaces in this collection use a constant torque blower motor, which automatically adjusts speed to maintain steady airflow as filters load up or duct static pressure changes. That's different from the standard PSC motors used in older or base-tier furnaces, which run at a fixed speed regardless of system conditions. A constant torque motor uses less electricity than a PSC motor and delivers steadier comfort, without the higher cost of a fully variable-speed ECM motor.
Concord split air conditioners and heat pumps in this collection run on R-410A refrigerant and are rated up to 16 SEER, including the Legacy series air conditioners and 4HP16L heat pumps. A Concord air conditioner or heat pump is built to pair with a matching Concord furnace or air handler cabinet, so check tonnage and cabinet width together rather than choosing the outdoor and indoor units separately. For heating-only or cooling-only equipment outside this collection, see our full Residential Heating Systems and Heat Pump Systems collections.
Concord furnaces are sold in upflow, downflow, and horizontal configurations, and the wrong orientation won't fit your existing ductwork or venting even if the tonnage and efficiency are correct. Upflow furnaces pull air in from the bottom and push heated air out the top, typical for basement installations feeding ductwork above. Downflow furnaces do the reverse, common in closet installations feeding ductwork below a home built on a slab. Horizontal furnaces lay on their side for attic or crawlspace installations. Check your existing furnace's orientation before ordering a replacement.