- Brand
- Payne
- Efficiency
- Up to 97% manufacturer family claim
- Heating control
- Single-stage
- Purchase check
- Full model + written scope
Payne Single-stage 96 PG96MSA
PG96MSA is the single-stage baseline in Payne’s reviewed gas selector. It can be compared fairly only after the selected size and installation scope are known. Do not treat single-stage as a diagnosis of poor quality or treat a low initial price as proof of economy.
Size, efficiency & equipment
| Brand | Payne |
|---|---|
| Model family | Payne Single-stage 96 PG96MSA |
| Fuel / equipment class | Natural gas; propane only with the approved configuration/accessories |
| Efficiency | Up to 97% manufacturer family claim |
| Burner stages / control | Single-stage |
| Blower | Multi 18-speed ECM |
| Input capacity, BTU/h | 26,000–140,000 BTU/h across matching NRCan registry entries; select exact model and configuration |
| Rated output, BTU/h | 25,000–135,000 BTU/h across matching NRCan registry entries; not every input/output combination is available |
| Cabinet dimensions | Not verified — obtain the exact model specification |
| Canadian availability | Canadian-market certification records found; confirm local supply and warranty |
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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG96MSAA30026A | UH | 26,000 | 25,000 | 96 |
| PG96MSAA30026A*D | D | 26,000 | 25,000 | 95 |
| PG96MSAA30040A | UH | 40,000 | 39,000 | 96 |
| PG96MSAA30040A* | UH | 40,000 | 39,000 | 96 |
| PG96MSAA30040A**D | D | 40,000 | 39,000 | 95 |
| PG96MSAA30040A*D | D | 40,000 | 39,000 | 95 |
| PG96MSAA36040B | UH | 40,000 | 39,000 | 96.7 |
| PG96MSAA36040B* | UH | 40,000 | 39,000 | 96.7 |
| PG96MSAA36040B**D | D | 40,000 | 39,000 | 95 |
| PG96MSAA36040B*D | D | 40,000 | 39,000 | 95 |
| PG96MSAA36060A | UH | 60,000 | 58,000 | 95 |
| PG96MSAA36060A* | UH | 60,000 | 58,000 | 95 |
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
Exact cabinet drawing was not verified for this profile. Use the manufacturer sources below and request the selected model’s current dimensional sheet before ordering.
What distinguishes this family
Ask the installer how the blower setting is selected for the return duct and any retained cooling coil. Request a record of the commissioning results. A basic furnace still needs careful setup and accessible filtration to form a serviceable system.
The control and installation decision
The practical upgrade question is what the two-stage alternatives would change in this particular home. Require a written answer tied to comfort, controls or measured system conditions, then compare the extra installed cost against those defined benefits.
Size and evidence to obtain
For the PG96MSA, request the rated input, rated output and cabinet dimensions from the exact product-data row. The complete suffix matters. Keep a photograph of the existing installation and a proposed layout with the written appraisal. A postal code supplies local context for that review, but it cannot identify the house’s heat loss, duct capacity or concealed installation conditions.
Cost and reliability judgement
The PG96MSA does not have a verified nationwide installed CAD price in this guide. Ask for a local itemized quote and compare equivalent work. Likewise, no controlled Canadian failure-rate ranking was found for this family. Review parts support, labour terms and commissioning evidence. When an otherwise comparable price remains substantially different without a clear written reason, obtain a second independent appraisal.
Cost, reliability & alternatives
No verified current national installed CAD price schedule was found. Compare an itemized local proposal for the exact model, controls, installation work, tax treatment and labour coverage. A large unexplained gap deserves an independent second opinion after scope is normalized.
No defensible comparative Canadian failure-rate ranking established.
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Sources & verification
Research snapshot: 11 October 2026. Confirm the current complete model, Canadian supply and warranty before purchase.