Lennox ML196E Gas Furnace – 96% AFUE Single-Stage
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💡 Our recommendation: Most of our customers choose a two-stage furnace for quieter, more even heat. Compare the Lennox ML297V (two-stage, variable-speed, 97% AFUE).
The Lennox ML196E is a Merit Series single-stage gas furnace rated 96% AFUE. Its Power Saver constant-torque blower motor uses less electricity in heating and cooling, and the Duralok Plus heat exchanger is built for long service. It works with central air or a heat pump in a dual-fuel system. Standard installation by Bison Air is included across Toronto and the GTA.
- ✓ Standard installation included in every price
- ✓ 96% AFUE on every size
- ✓ Power Saver constant-torque blower motor
- ✓ 20-year heat exchanger and 5-year parts (Lennox), 1-year labour (Bison Air)
- ✓ Financing available, with no upfront payment options
📏 Choose Your Furnace Size
| Size | Model | Cabinet width | Blower size | Output (BTU/h) | Add-on cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45,000 BTU 44,000 actual input |
ML196UH045XE36BK | 17-1/2 in | 3-ton | 43,000 | 1.5-3 ton |
| 70,000 BTU 66,000 actual input |
ML196UH070XE36BK | 17-1/2 in | 3-ton | 64,000 | 1.5-3 ton |
| 90,000 BTU 88,000 actual input |
ML196UH090XE36CK | 21 in | 3-ton | 86,000 | 1.5-3 ton |
| 90,000 BTU 88,000 actual input |
ML196UH090XE48CK | 21 in | 4-ton | 86,000 | 2.5-4 ton |
| 90,000 BTU 88,000 actual input |
ML196UH090XE60CK | 21 in | 5-ton | 86,000 | 3-5 ton |
| 110,000 BTU | ML196UH110XE60CK | 21 in | 5-ton | 107,000 | 3-5 ton |
| 135,000 BTU 132,000 actual input |
ML196UH135XE60DK | 24-1/2 in | 5-ton | 127,000 | 3-5 ton |
Sizes are listed the way the industry sells them (45K, 70K, 90K, 110K, 135K); the actual Lennox input rating is shown under each size. We size from a heat-loss calculation, not square footage alone, and match the cabinet width and blower to your ductwork and air conditioner.
💡 Current "K" models. The model numbers ending in K are Lennox's current production. They have the same heating ratings as the earlier models and add a control ready for Lennox's refrigerant detection system, used with new R-454B air conditioners and heat pumps.
❄️ Key Features
- ✓ Single-stage heating: simple and dependable
- ✓ Power Saver constant-torque motor: adjusts airflow to your ductwork and saves electricity
- ✓ Duralok Plus heat exchanger with stainless steel secondary coil
- ✓ SureLight silicon nitride hot surface ignitor
- ✓ Sealed, insulated cabinet with less than 2% air leakage
- ✓ Dual-fuel capable with a heat pump
- ✓ Works with humidifiers, air filters and standard 24 V thermostats
📋 Technical Specifications
| ML196UH… | 045XE36BK | 070XE36BK | 090XE36CK | 090XE48CK | 090XE60CK | 110XE60CK | 135XE60DK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input BTU/h | 44,000 | 66,000 | 88,000 | 88,000 | 88,000 | 110,000 | 132,000 |
| Output BTU/h | 43,000 | 64,000 | 86,000 | 86,000 | 86,000 | 107,000 | 127,000 |
| AFUE | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Cabinet width (in) | 17-1/2 | 17-1/2 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24-1/2 |
| Add-on cooling (tons) | 1.5-3 | 1.5-3 | 1.5-3 | 2.5-4 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Airflow range (CFM) | 520-1345 | 550-1380 | 460-1470 | 760-1740 | 1050-2105 | 1055-2220 | 1310-2400 |
| Blower motor (hp) | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max overcurrent protection (A) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Temperature rise (°F) | 35-65 | 35-65 | 45-75 | 50-80 | 35-65 | 45-75 | 45-75 |
| Shipping weight (lb) | 124 | 129 | 142 | 152 | 152 | 164 | 174 |
All models: 115 V, 1 ph; upflow or horizontal (left or right) installation; 2 in. PVC venting standard; filter field-supplied. Source: Lennox product specifications (see documents).
Documents: ML196UHE(K) Product Specifications (10/2026) · ML196UHE Product Specifications (07/2026) · ML196UHE Installation Instructions · Lennox ML196E product page
🔧 What Standard Installation Includes
- ✓ New furnace set in place and connected to your existing ductwork
- ✓ Gas connection to the existing gas supply at the furnace
- ✓ PVC venting and condensate drain connections
- ✓ Electrical connection to the existing furnace circuit
- ✓ Thermostat connected and tested
- ✓ Startup, combustion check and commissioning by TSSA-certified gas technicians
- ✓ 1-year labour warranty and warranty registration
Quoted as extras when needed: venting changes or new vent runs, gas line changes, plenum or ductwork modifications, a condensate pump, and electrical upgrades. We confirm venting, gas supply and ductwork before the job, and every extra is quoted in writing before work starts.
🛡️ Warranty
- ✓ Heat exchanger: 20 years (Lennox, residential)
- ✓ Parts: 5 years (Lennox basic limited warranty, no registration needed)
- ✓ Lennox extended parts warranty: available when the owner registers online within 60 days of installation (Lennox terms apply)
- ✓ Labour: 1 year from Bison Air, included
- ✓ Optional 10-year labour warranty: $700
Lennox warranty terms: Lennox Basic Limited Warranty · Lennox Extended Limited Warranty.
💰 Financing
Pairing the furnace with a heat pump in a dual-fuel system can cut gas use and may qualify for heat pump rebates; ask us what applies to your home.
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🏆 Why Choose Bison Air
- ✓ Lennox equipment supplied and installed by Bison Air
- ✓ TSSA Certified HVAC Contractor
- ✓ Fully Licensed & Insured HVAC Technicians
- ✓ Registered HRSP Heat Pump Rebate Contractor
- ✓ Standard Installation Included – No Hidden Fees
- ✓ Professional System Design & Equipment Selection
- ✓ Clean, Organized Installations
- ✓ 1-year labour warranty on every installation
- ✓ Serving Toronto, York Region, Peel Region, Barrie & all GTA Communities
🔗 Related
- ✓ Lennox ML297V Furnace
- ✓ Lennox EL196E Furnace
- ✓ Lennox EL297V Furnace
- ✓ Lennox EL15KC1 Central AC
- ✓ HVAC Installation
- ✓ Heat Pump Installation
- ✓ HVAC Financing
📍 Areas We Serve
Lennox ML196E furnace installation throughout Toronto and the GTA:
Toronto · North York · Scarborough · Etobicoke · Vaughan · Markham · Richmond Hill · Aurora · Newmarket · East Gwillimbury · King City · Stouffville · Mississauga · Brampton · Oakville · Milton · Burlington · Barrie · Innisfil · Orillia · Bradford · Keswick · Ajax · Pickering · Whitby · Oshawa · Orangeville
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