- Brand
- Amana
- Efficiency
- 96.1–97.5 % AFUE; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE
- Heating control
- Two-stage
- Purchase check
- Full model + written scope
Amana ARVT96
ARVT96 is Amana’s two-stage variable-speed choice in the reviewed catalog. It occupies a useful comparison point between basic staged heat and full modulation. The97.5% headline is a maximum; the complete capacity-specific table is necessary before comparing operating costs or making an eligibility claim.
Size, efficiency & equipment
| Brand | Amana |
|---|---|
| Model family | ARVT96 |
| Fuel / equipment class | Natural gas; propane only where the full-model approval and conversion requirements permit |
| Efficiency | 96.1–97.5 % AFUE; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE |
| Burner stages / control | Two-stage |
| Blower | Variable-speed ECM with ComfortBridge |
| Input capacity, BTU/h | 40,000–120,000 BTU/h; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE |
| Rated output, BTU/h | 39,000–115,000 BTU/h; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE |
| Cabinet dimensions | Not verified — obtain the exact model specification |
| Canadian availability | Canadian NRCan records found for this family; listing does not prove local stock or every installation application. |
Family maxima and ranges are not the specification of every size. Obtain the complete model suffix, current output rating and dimensional drawing. Cabinet dimensions do not include all service clearances.
| Reported model | Configuration | Input BTU/h | Output BTU/h | AFUE % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARVT960403BN | UH | 40,000 | 39,000 | 97.5 |
| ARVT960603BN | UH | 60,000 | 58,000 | 97 |
| ARVT960803BN | UH | 80,000 | 76,000 | 96.1 |
| ARVT960804CN | UH | 80,000 | 77,000 | 97 |
| ARVT961005CN | UH | 100,000 | 96,000 | 96.1 |
| ARVT961005DN | UH | 100,000 | 97,000 | 97 |
| ARVT961205DN | UH | 120,000 | 115,000 | 96.1 |
Saved registry observations, not a stock list. Wildcards and configuration codes are reproduced as reported. UH = upflow; D = downflow where used. Search the complete registry.
Manufacturer pictures & technical drawings
View manufacturer document on this page
Use the document’s dimensions or technical-data section. On a phone, the original PDF link may be easier to read. This is a manufacturer document, not an installation instruction from this guide.
Capacity and installation fit
Choose the capacity row before interpreting the efficiency number. A two-stage appliance should be reviewed for both high and low output, while the blower must suit the duct system and any connected coil. Ask the installer to explain why the selected width and fan package are appropriate rather than selecting purely by heating input.
Compare the proposal, not just the badge
When comparing ARVT96 with AR9T96, separate the price of variable airflow and ComfortBridge functionality from the two-stage burner they have in common. Ask what the supplied thermostat can actually control and what setup record will be left with the homeowner. The more elaborate package is valuable only when its functions are relevant and commissioned.
Evidence to request before purchase
For the ARVT96, keep the complete suffix and the dated specification with the quotation. Have the installer identify the selected heating output, installation orientation and control arrangement in writing. A family maximum is not necessarily the rating of the unit supplied. Ask for the completed startup record and the current Canadian warranty certificate, including labour exclusions. This profile does not assign a failure-rate score or convert a warranty promise into evidence of longer life.
Cost, reliability & alternatives
Amana states that installed pricing depends on the home and does not offer a universal MSRP. No verified primary Canadian installed-price schedule was found. Compare dated, itemized local quotations and identify the equipment generation.
Stainless-steel heat-exchanger construction and diagnostic features are relevant specifications. They do not establish a comparative Canadian failure rate. The practical reliability discussion should include local technician familiarity, parts sourcing and who pays labour during a warranty claim.
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Sources & verification
Research snapshot: 11 October 2026. Confirm the current complete model, Canadian supply and warranty before purchase.