American Standard Gas Furnace: Cost, Pros & Cons, Best Models

American Standard is one of the top furnace brands recommended by our HVAC experts, offering reliability and solid warranty coverage.

The company offers a wide product selection that includes high-efficiency furnaces (>95% AFUE) for places with cold winters, and more affordable 80% AFUE furnaces for places with milder weather.

American Standard is owned by Trane, one of the leading HVAC equipment manufacturers in the US.

When comparing furnaces, the best recommendation is focusing on specific models rather than brand names in general. Furnace manufacturers make products for all budgets, which means you may find premium units and cheap lower-quality units from the same brand.

A common mistake is assuming that high efficiency is always equivalent to high quality: you can find ENERGY STAR furnaces that break down after only five years, and modest efficiency units that can heat your home reliably for 15+ years.

For example, American Standard offers the high-efficiency Gold S9V2 furnace (96% AFUE) and the lower-efficiency Platinum 80 furnace (80% AFUE). Both products have an excellent track record in the industry:

  • High efficiency only means that a furnace includes a secondary heat exchanger to extract more heat from natural gas combustion.
  • A high AFUE is very useful if you live in a place with cold winters, but the extra cost may outweigh the savings in a place with milder winters.
  • 80% AFUE furnaces are also an excellent option for vacation homes, Airbnbs and other properties that are only used part-time.

Here we will discuss how much you can expect to pay when purchasing an American Standard furnace, and we will compare their product lines while recommending their top furnace models.

How Much Does an American Standard Furnace Cost?

The installed price of an American Standard furnace will depend on the specific model chosen and local labor costs, among other factors. If you want to compare accurate quotes, the best recommendation is getting in touch with qualified furnace installers in your city.

Based on our research, a US homeowner can expect to pay around $7,820 when installing an American Standard furnace.

American Standard Furnace – Cost Breakdown Amount
Equipment $4,620
Installation labor and accessories $2,800
Permitting and other costs $400
Total Cost $7,820

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Top 10 Best Value Gas Furnaces: Costs by Model Installed

A great value gas furnace must be above average in quality and reliability, while also being priced competitively to make our list.

Lower-quality, cheaper gas furnaces don’t offer the best value because they don’t last long enough to justify the installation expense in the first place. Low quality furnaces are also more prone to breaking down in the middle of a nasty stretch of cold weather.

Value = good quality + reasonable cost

Your climate suitability for a particular model and the quality of the installation job also play an important role in the overall value you get.

Top 10 Gas Furnaces that Deliver the Best Value for the Money

  1. Day & Night G96VTN QuietComfort 96
  2. Trane S9X1
  3. Goodman GMVC96
  4. Payne 95 PG95ESA
  5. Armstrong Air A951E
  6. Goodman GMSS92
  7. Carrier Comfort 92 59SC2
  8. Day & Night N80ESN Performance 80
  9. Rheem Classic Series R801C/R801S
  10. Trane S8X1

That’s our list – and each model is reviewed below including cost, efficiency, performance, warranty and why it makes our list.

Before those reviews, we cover information about what makes for a good value gas furnace, installation costs, the cost of ductwork, if you need it, and other relevant information.

If you’d rather jump to the furnaces, select the Day & Night furnace that heads the list, and you’ll be taken directly to the reviews.

Gas Furnace Installation Cost – Warrantied Professional Installation/Labor

The professional installation (labor, supplies, building permits, and labor warranty) part of your bill will be about $2,600 on average, if your installation is of average difficulty.

The range is from about $1,500 for a very simple installation (not including the furnace) in new construction projects (this doesn’t include the cost of ductwork) to about $4,000 (not including the furnace) for more involved jobs where the gas line requires replacement and/or there are other variables come into play, requiring more materials and warrantied professional labor.

A high-end, touchscreen, WiFi thermostat can also boost the cost of the overall job with a price tag of $500 or more.

Here’s a gas furnace installation cost breakdown showing where your money typically goes:

Gas Furnace Installation Cost Only (Not including the cost of the unit being installed)

The plenum connects the furnace to the hot air ducts. The return connects the furnace to the cold air return ducts.

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New Furnace Cost: Replacement vs. Repair Costs

Furnaces remain the most common way for homeowners in North America to heat their homes. This buying guide has all the research and information needed to help you understand your gas furnace options, so you can make a buying decision you’ll be happy with for the next 15-20 years.

The focus is on gas furnaces, since most furnaces are fueled by natural gas (NG) or, with a simple gas valve change, liquid propane (LP). However, for comparison, we also briefly discuss oil furnaces.

New Gas Furnace Installation Cost

On average, you can expect to pay between $3,500 and $5,500 to install a mid-range gas furnace in a typical house. With replacements, the removal of the old furnace will typically add an additional $500 to the cost of installation.

When efficiency, size and performance are factored into the equation, expect the following unit pricing tears:

  • Basic: $750 to $1,550
  • Better: $1,100 to $2,550
  • Best: $1,850 to $2,950

Furnace installation costs are based on the complexity of the furnace, sheet metal work required to connect it to the existing ductwork, and how difficult it is to access the installation location such as a crawlspace or attic. Expect estimates for the installation work in these ranges:

  • Basic installation: $1,500 to $2,500
  • Mid-range installation: $1,750 to $2,900
  • High-end installation: $2,500 to $3,900
Gas Furnace Installation Cost Only (Not including the cost of the unit being installed)

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