- Brand
- Goodman
- Efficiency
- 96.1–97 % AFUE; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE
- Heating control
- Single-stage
- Purchase check
- Full model + written scope
Goodman GR9S96
GR9S96 is the single-stage current-generation Goodman family. Its full-model table is more informative than the 96 label: the reviewed rows range from 95% to 97% AFUE. A dealer should provide the exact rating for the selected size and cabinet, particularly if a rebate or energy-savings argument depends on an efficiency threshold.
Size, efficiency & equipment
| Brand | Goodman |
|---|---|
| Model family | GR9S96 |
| Fuel / equipment class | Natural gas; propane only where the full-model approval and conversion requirements permit |
| Efficiency | 96.1–97 % AFUE; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE |
| Burner stages / control | Single-stage |
| Blower | Nine-speed ECM |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR9S960403AN | UH | 40,000 | 39,000 | 97 |
| GR9S960603BN | UH | 60,000 | 58,000 | 97 |
| GR9S960803BN | UH | 80,000 | 77,000 | 96.1 |
| GR9S960804CN | UH | 80,000 | 78,000 | 97 |
| GR9S960805CN | UH | 80,000 | 78,000 | 97 |
| GR9S961005CN | UH | 100,000 | 96,000 | 96.1 |
| GR9S961205DN | 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
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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
The reviewed high-fire input range is 40,000–120,000 BTU/h. The80,000 input variants differ in blower package and can differ in the recorded efficiency or output row. Write the full suffix into the comparison instead of collapsing all80,000 furnaces into one item. Confirm that the selected blower can serve the existing duct and cooling arrangement.
Compare the proposal, not just the badge
Standard GR9S96 variants appear at 2,449–3,609 in the Canadian MAP workbook; ultra-low-NOx suffix variants should not be mixed into that range. The workbook figures do not include a documented installation scope and do not explicitly label currency in the examined table. Ask for a complete local quote before drawing a price conclusion.
Evidence to request before purchase
For the GR9S96, 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
Manufacturer Canada MAP ranges in the June 2026 workbook: GR9S96 standard variants 2,449–3,609; GR9T96 2,533–3,681; GRVT96 3,270–4,684; GRVM97 3,945–5,375. These are workbook price figures, currency not explicitly labelled in the examined table. They are equipment advertising references, not installed Canadian-dollar quotes; confirm currency and current applicability.
A lower quotation does not establish lower reliability, and a stronger warranty slogan does not establish fewer breakdowns. Request local parts availability, labour charges after the installation warranty, and measured setup results rather than relying on brand anecdotes.
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Sources & verification
Research snapshot: 11 October 2026. Confirm the current complete model, Canadian supply and warranty before purchase.