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el196e

High-Efficiency Gas Furnace

Single-stage furnace with Power Saver™ technology

EL196E Gas Furnace
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Price Guide
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Efficiency Rating (AFUE)
up to 96
Energy Star®
ENERGY STAR logo ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Warranty

Warranty on covered components is 5 years. Warranty on furnace heat exchanger is 20 years or lifetime depending on model. A 10-Year Extended Limited Warranty is available with product registration.

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Features

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It’s not just intelligent. It’s intelligently efficient

It’s not just intelligent. It’s intelligently efficient

Find comfort in being “energy-smart.” Comfort and energy savings, in one convenient package.
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Comfortably smart

The energy-saving innovations we’ve designed into the EL196E furnace give it a 96% AFUE. The Power Saver™ constant torque motor in the EL196E adjusts airspeed based on demand, helping the furnace use less energy in both heating and cooling modes.

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Reliability Inside

Enjoy warmth as well as peace of mind. The EL196E, like all Lennox products, undergoes rigorous testing in our lab using proven technology from our industry-leading platform, ensuring the utmost in reliability.
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Efficiency two ways

Pair the EL196E with a Lennox heat pump and you’ll get a dual-fuel system for maximum efficiency.
Efficiency two ways
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Smarten up your system

The EL196E furnace is compatible with the iComfort® E30 smart thermostat. You’ll get easier access, control, and comfort. And because the E30 works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit*, you get the added convenience of perfect comfort being just a voice command away.
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Degrees, not decibels

Degrees, not decibels

The secret to the EL196E’s silent running is no secret: a fully-insulated cabinet and a Power Saver constant torque motor. The Power Saver motor in the EL196E provides more consistent airflow for improved comfort while operating more efficiently than a standard motor.

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EL196E Gas Furnace

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4 Stars 4/5
May 18, 2025

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  • * Apple HomeKit technology provides an easy, secure way to control your home’s lights, doors, thermostats, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, iOS 10.2.1 or later is recommended. Apple, Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Air, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. HomeKit is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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This furnace does not meet the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1111 NOx emission limit (14 ng/J) and cannot be installed in the SCAQMD.

If installed in San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) only: This furnace does not meet the SJVAPCD Rule 4905 NOx emission limit (14 ng/J), and thus is subject to a mitigation fee of up to $450.

Energy Star

Proper sizing and installation of equipment is critical to achieve optimal performance. Split system air conditioners and heat pumps (excluding ductless systems) must be matched with appropriate coil components to meet ENERGY STAR criteria. Ask your contractor for details or visit www.energystar.gov.

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