- Brand
- WeatherKing
- Efficiency
- 96 % AFUE; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE
- Heating control
- Two-stage
- Purchase check
- Full model + written scope
WeatherKing W96T
W96T is a clearly documented Canadian two-stage WeatherKing furnace. The technical sheet distinguishes nominal family sizing on its cover from measured table labels: high-fire inputs in the reviewed table run 42,000–112,000 BTU/h, while the family is described nominally as 40–115 kBTU. The actual row is the useful comparison value.
Size, efficiency & equipment
| Brand | WeatherKing |
|---|---|
| Model family | W96T |
| Fuel / equipment class | Natural gas; propane only where the full-model approval and conversion requirements permit |
| Efficiency | 96 % AFUE; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE |
| Burner stages / control | Two-stage |
| Blower | Constant-torque ECM |
| Input capacity, BTU/h | 42,000–112,000 BTU/h; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE |
| Rated output, BTU/h | 40,000–108,000 BTU/h; NRCan listed full-model records; not an inferred output from AFUE |
| Cabinet dimensions | height in: 34; width in: 17.5; 21; 24.5; depth in: Not verified — obtain the exact model specification; basis: Manufacturer specifications; width by full model |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W96TA0402317MSA | UDH | 42,000 | 40,000 | 96 |
| W96TA0602317MSA | UDH | 56,000 | 54,000 | 96 |
| W96TA0702317MSA | UDH | 70,000 | 67,000 | 96 |
| W96TA0702521MSA | UDH | 70,000 | 67,000 | 96 |
| W96TA0852521MSA | UDH | 84,000 | 81,000 | 96 |
| W96TA1002521MSA | UDH | 98,000 | 94,000 | 96 |
| W96TA1152524MSA | UDH | 112,000 | 108,000 | 96 |
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 manufacturer lists heating capacities of 41,000–109,000 BTU/h across the table and a 34-inch cabinet height. Width depends on the selected unit. Ask for the completed installation dimensions and access requirements, not only the cabinet size. The specification explicitly excludes mobile-home use, an application restriction that should not be lost in a generic product list.
Compare the proposal, not just the badge
Compare W96T with other two-stage constant-torque furnaces. The Canadian page’s warranty description differs from lifetime language used on some related brands, so include the actual certificate in the price comparison. Ask how parts and labour are handled locally before treating a lower equipment quote as a better overall offer.
Evidence to request before purchase
For the W96T, 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
A current primary-source Canadian installed price was not found. Compare the quoted W96T against equivalent two-stage constant-torque equipment and include any warranty or service differences in the written comparison.
W96T construction and protective controls can be verified from manufacturer documentation, but no independent Canadian failure-rate advantage was established. Its relatively simple configuration is not proof of superior lifespan.
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Sources & verification
Research snapshot: 11 October 2026. Confirm the current complete model, Canadian supply and warranty before purchase.