Choosing a gas furnace for your home usually comes down to matching heat output to your house size, deciding how much efficiency you want to pay for, and finding a blower design that works with your comfort preferences. The four furnaces here cover a wide range of heating capacity and listed prices, so you can see where your priorities land.
If you're shopping among furnaces, boilers, and heating systems, the first thing to sort out is BTU heating rating, because it determines whether the unit can keep a larger home warm. Efficiency, shown as AFUE, tells you how much of the fuel becomes heat. Then you have stage and blower choices that affect airflow and comfort.
Quick take
- The ACiQ furnace at the top of the price range is built for homes that need maximum heat and the highest efficiency in this lineup.
- The Johnson Controls model aims at steady comfort with modulated output and airflow.
- The Bryant model is the compact, fuel-efficient choice for smaller spaces.
- The open-box ACiQ furnace is the budget pick, with a big output range.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| ACiQ high-capacity furnace | USD 2,432.00 | |
| Johnson Controls TM8V080C16MP12C | USD 1,169.10 | |
| Bryant gas furnace | USD 1,495.00 | |
| ACiQ open-box furnace | USD 850.00 |
The listed prices span from USD 850.00 to USD 2,432.00, so there is a wide range to fit different budgets. The price bar makes it easy to see the relative spread at a glance, from the open-box option to the high-capacity model.
Decision matrix
| Model | Heat output | AFUE | Stage and blower | Standout detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACiQ 120,000 BTU | 120,000 BTU | 95-96% | 1-stage, multi-speed high efficiency | Multi-positional; LP conversion kit included |
| Johnson Controls TM8V080C16MP12C | 80,000 BTU | 80% | 2-stage, variable-speed | Energy Star compliant; multi-position |
| Bryant 922SA36060E14 | 60,000 BTU | 92% | 1-stage, multi-speed | U.S. manufactured |
| ACiQ N80MSN1102120A | 88,000-110,000 BTU | 80% | 1-stage, multi-speed ECM | Open-box condition; 18-speed ECM blower |
Use the matrix as a quick filter: start with the heat output that matches your home, then weigh efficiency against blower type and condition.
Product notes
ACiQ 120,000 BTU 96% Multi-Positional Gas Furnace
This furnace is the heavyweight of the group, with a 120,000 BTU heating rating and 95-96% AFUE. The multi-positional design means it can be configured for upflow or horizontal installations, and an LP conversion kit is included if you plan to run it on propane. The multi-speed high-efficiency blower helps it handle airflows of 2000-2999 CFM. It's the highest listed price here, so it's a serious investment. It also cannot be sold or shipped to California, so confirm that before you commit.
Johnson Controls TM8V080C16MP12C
The Johnson Controls TM8V080C16MP12C is a strong fit if you want steady, modulated heat instead of a single-stage blast. Its two-stage gas valve and variable-speed ECM blower let it adjust output and airflow, and the 80,000 BTU rating covers many average-size homes. It's also Energy Star compliant and multi-position, so duct orientation is less of a constraint. The trade-off is efficiency: at 80% AFUE, it lags behind the 92% and 96% models in fuel-to-heat conversion. If your priority is lower operating costs on a tighter furnace budget, the higher-AFUE options in this group might matter more.
Bryant 60,000 BTU 92% Single-Stage Multi-Speed Gas Furnace
This Bryant furnace is the smallest-capacity unit here at 60,000 BTU, so it's aimed at homes with more moderate heating loads. The 92% AFUE rating is the second-highest in this lineup, and the single-stage multi-speed blower is simpler than a variable-speed system while still offering multiple speeds. It's a new unit and a U.S. manufactured model. The obvious limitation is that 60,000 BTU won't satisfy a large open layout or a house with weak insulation, so it's best matched to a smaller footprint or a well-sealed space.
ACiQ N80MSN1102120A Open-Box Gas Furnace
At the lowest listed price in this group, the ACiQ N80MSN1102120A is the budget-oriented pick. It's an open-box unit that was never installed, and the box was opened for inspection only. The furnace carries an 80% AFUE rating and an 88,000-110,000 BTU output range, with a multi-speed 18-speed ECM blower that can move up to 2,040 CFM. The open-box condition is the key limitation: it's sold as-is and has not been tested beyond a visual check. If you're comfortable with that trade-off, you get substantial heating capacity for a lower listed price.
Final recommendation by use case
- If you need maximum output and efficiency, the ACiQ high-output, high-efficiency furnace leads in both capacity and AFUE, but it carries the highest listed price and cannot be sold or shipped to California.
- If you want a balanced mid-size furnace with steadier temperature control, the Johnson Controls TM8V080C16MP12C is a solid choice, though its efficiency rating is lower than the high-efficiency models.
- If you have a smaller home and want high efficiency, the Bryant model is a compact-capacity choice with strong fuel economy.
- If you're watching budget and can handle an open-box unit, the ACiQ N80MSN1102120A offers a large BTU range at the lowest listed price, with the caveat that it's sold as-is.
