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Oil Furnace Ratings

A Repairman Reviews The Brands

With our oil furnace ratings, you can compare oil furnace models side by side using our Head To Head tool. You can compare over 40 models from 31 brands in ten categories such as warranty, efficiency, construction, availability, & where they are made. You can also read the individual reviews of each brand below. These ratings are for ducted split system oil furnaces. Our simple rating system gives each brand a color code and a star rating. If the card is green, then, that is one of the top picks from HvacRepairGuy. If the card is yellow, then, that would be a budget pick from HvacRepairgGuy. If the card is red, then, the brand is not recommended by HvacRepairGuy. With our oil furnace reviews, you can cut through the sales hype and find value. It truly is like you were taking a repairman shopping with you!

HvacRepairGuy's 2023 Top Pick

AIREASE

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Allied Air Enterprises which is a part of Lennox International and the furnaces are backed by a good warranty but they are only available through their limited dealer network. The L83 models are basic single stage oil furnaces with a single speed blower and an 83% AFUE combustion efficiency while the L85 models have a variable speed blower motor and an 85% AFUE efficiency. Both ranges offer units in highboy, lowboy, and horizontal/downflow configurations to meet any installation need. They have a durable ceramic fiber combustion chamber that eliminates corrosion problems.

AIRQUEST

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and is available through dealers in the USA & Canada. The Performance Series models have an 86% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor and a pretty good guarantee but it does not include unit replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The QuietComfort Series is backed by a pretty good guarantee that includes furnace replacement if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years after installation and they have a variable speed blower motor for quieter and more efficient operation. All of the units feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers which resist corrosion.

AIRTEMP

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These furnaces are made in the USA by Thermo Products LLC for R.E. Michel Company (a wholesale distributor) but the brand is only available through dealers in the USA and their network is limited when compared to other brands. The R Series units are available in highboy, lowboy, and downflow models to meet all installation requirements but the warranty on the heat exchanger is not very good when compared to other brands. They have an 85% AFUE combustion efficiency but only single stage operation with a fixed speed blower motor.

ARCOAIRE

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and is available through dealers in the USA & Canada. The Performance Series models have an 86% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor and a pretty good guarantee but it does not include unit replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The QuietComfort Series is backed by a pretty good guarantee that includes furnace replacement if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years after installation and they have a variable speed blower motor for quieter and more efficient operation. All of the units feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers which resist corrosion.

ARMSTRONG AIR

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Allied Air Enterprises which is a part of Lennox International and the furnaces are backed by a good warranty but they are only available through their limited dealer network. The L83 models are basic single stage oil furnaces with a single speed blower and an 83% AFUE combustion efficiency while the L85 models have a variable speed blower motor and an 85% AFUE efficiency. Both ranges offer units in highboy, lowboy, and horizontal/downflow configurations to meet any installation need. They have a durable ceramic fiber combustion chamber that eliminates corrosion problems.

BRYANT

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and the units are only sold through dealers in the USA & Canada. The OBM model furnaces, a part of their Legacy Line, can be installed in four different positions and are compact for easy installation. They have an 86% AFUE efficiency and a fixed speed blower motor while the OVM models from their Preferred Series have a variable speed blower motor. The units are backed by a good warranty including lifetime on the heat exchanger but it does not include complete furnace replacement in case of heat exchanger failure.

CARRIER

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico and the units are only sold through dealers in the USA & Canada. The OBM model furnaces, a part of their Comfort Series, can be installed in four different positions and are compact for easy installation. They have an 86% AFUE efficiency and a fixed speed blower motor while the OVM models from their Performance Series have a variable speed blower motor. The units are backed by a good warranty including lifetime on the heat exchanger but it does not include complete furnace replacement in case of heat exchanger failure.

COMFORT-AIRE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Heat Controller which is a part of Motors and Armatures Inc. but the units are only sold through their limited dealer network in the USA and Canada. The Patriot oil furnaces have a durable ceramic combustion chamber and an 84% AFUE combustion efficiency but the guarantee on the units is not very good when compared to other brands. They offer units with fixed speed blowers as well as those with a variable speed blower.

COMFORTMAKER

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and is available through dealers in the USA & Canada. The Performance Series models have an 86% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor and a pretty good guarantee but it does not include unit replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The QuietComfort Series is backed by a pretty good guarantee that includes furnace replacement if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years after installation and they have a variable speed blower motor for quieter and more efficient operation. All of the units feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers which resist corrosion.

CONCORD

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Allied Air Enterprises which is a part of Lennox International and the furnaces are backed by a good warranty but they are only available through their limited dealer network. The L83 models are basic single stage oil furnaces with a single speed blower and an 83% AFUE combustion efficiency. They offer units in highboy, lowboy, and horizontal/downflow configurations to meet any installation need. They have a durable ceramic fiber combustion chamber that eliminates corrosion problems.

DAY & NIGHT

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and is available through dealers in the USA & Canada. The Performance Series models have an 86% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor and a pretty good guarantee but it does not include unit replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The QuietComfort Series is backed by a pretty good guarantee that includes furnace replacement if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years after installation and they have a variable speed blower motor for quieter and more efficient operation. All of the units feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers which resist corrosion.

DETTSON

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Group Ouellet and is sold in the USA as well as in Canada but only through their authorized contractor network. The RLB (low boy) & RHB (high boy) models feature refractory combustion chambers and they offer fixed speed or variable speed models with efficiencies of 86%. The units have a durable baked on powder coated finish on the cabinets but the warranty on the furnaces (especially the heat exchanger) is not very good when compared to other brands.

DUCANE

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Allied Air Enterprises which is a part of Lennox International and the furnaces are backed by a good warranty but they are only available through their limited dealer network. The L83 models are basic single stage oil furnaces with a single speed blower and an 83% AFUE combustion efficiency. They offer units in highboy, lowboy, and horizontal/downflow configurations to meet any installation need. They have a durable ceramic fiber combustion chamber that eliminates corrosion problems.

EFM

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Boyertown Furnace Company but they are only available through a very limited dealer network in the USA and their guarantee is not very good when compared to some of the other brands. They have a durable ceramic combustion chamber with an 85% AFUE efficiency. They offer optional two stage burners and variable speed blowers for enhanced comfort.

GRANBY

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

These units are made in Canada and are available in North America but only through authorized installers. The CONFORTO KHM model is a basic single stage oil furnace that features a three pass heat exchanger and durable stainless steel combustion chamber. The unit has an 86% AFUE combustion efficiency and is a multi-position unit which reduces the inventory that a dealer must have on hand. They have a standard fixed speed blower motor but a variable speed motor is offered as an option. The Conforto KLC model is a high efficiency furnace that can be vented with PVC pipe and the unit has a 96.7 AFUE combustion efficiency as well as a variable speed blower as standard equipment.

HEIL

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and is available through dealers in the USA & Canada. The Performance Series models have an 86% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor and a pretty good guarantee but it does not include unit replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The QuietComfort Series is backed by a pretty good guarantee that includes furnace replacement if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years after installation and they have a variable speed blower motor for quieter and more efficient operation. All of the units feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers which resist corrosion.

KEEPRITE

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and is available through dealers in the USA & Canada. The Performance Series models have an 86% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor and a pretty good guarantee but it does not include unit replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The QuietComfort Series is backed by a pretty good guarantee that includes furnace replacement if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years after installation and they have a variable speed blower motor for quieter and more efficient operation. All of the units feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers which resist corrosion.

KERR

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

These units are made in Canada by Granby Furnaces Inc and they are available in North America but only through authorized installers. The Compact 2G model is a basic single stage oil furnace that features a three pass heat exchanger and durable stainless steel combustion chamber. The unit has an 86% AFUE combustion efficiency and is a multi-position unit which reduces the inventory that a dealer must have on hand. They have a standard fixed speed blower motor but a variable speed motor is offered as an option. The Paradigm 2G model is a high efficiency furnace that can be vented with PVC pipe and the unit has a 96.7 AFUE combustion efficiency as well as a variable speed blower as standard equipment.

LENNOX

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA but they are only available through their dealer network and their guarantee does not include total furnace replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The ELO183 units are part of their Elite Series and have an 83% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor. The SLO185V is part of the Dave Lennox Signature Collection and has a variable speed blower motor and a 85% AFUE combustion efficiency but only single stage operation.

NEWMAC

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Canada and is available in the U.S. and Canada but only through a limited dealer network. The NL2 furnaces are lowboy units with an 84% AFUE combustion efficiency and a standard fixed speed blower motor but their warranty is not very good when compared to other brands.

OLSEN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Canada and is a part of ECR International. The furnaces are available in the USA and Canada but only through their limited dealer network and their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The furnaces offer an optional variable speed blower motor and feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers. The KLR models are basic lowboy furnaces with an 87.8% AFUE combustion efficiency while the KHM models are multi-position furnaces for flexibility in installation.

ONEIDA ROYAL

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by ECR International. The furnaces are available in the USA and Canada but only through their limited dealer network and their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The HOB series units are multi-position units that are available in five sizes while the LOB models are low profile units to fit in those tight spaces. The units only have An 83.5% AFUE combustion efficiency and they are single stage with a single pass heat exchanger and a basic fixed speed blower motor.

REGAL

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA by Boyertown Furnace Company but they are only available through a very limited dealer network in the USA and their guarantee is not very good when compared to some of the other brands. The Regal Series models have a durable ceramic combustion chamber with an 86.2% AFUE efficiency and they offer optional two stage burners and variable speed blowers for enhanced comfort. The Regal Star Series models have a durable ceramic fiber combustion chamber.

RHEEM

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is a part of the Paloma Group and the furnaces are available in the USA & Canada but only through their dealer network. The ROCA series models have an 85.9% AFUE combustion efficiency and they offer either a standard or variable speed fan while the ROCB models have an 86.5% efficiency. The furnaces use a three pass heat exchanger for efficiency but the warranty is not as good as some brands.

RUUD

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from RHEEM MANUFACTURING which is a part of the PALOMA GROUP. The brand is made in the USA and is only available through authorized dealers in the USA and Canada but their warranty is not very good when compared to the other brands. The ROCA series models have an 85.9% AFUE combustion efficiency and they offer either a standard or variable speed fan while the ROCB models have an 86.5% efficiency. The furnaces use a three pass heat exchanger for efficiency.

SURE COMFORT

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from RHEEM MANUFACTURING which is a part of the PALOMA GROUP. The brand is made in the USA and is only available through authorized dealers in the USA and Canada but their warranty is not very good when compared to the other brands. The ROCB models have an 86.5% AFUE combustion efficiency and offer optional variable speed blowers as well as three pass heat exchangers for added heating efficiency. They are multi-position units so that they can be installed in either upflow or horizontal configurations.

TEMPSTAR

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Mexico by Carrier and is available through dealers in the USA & Canada. The Performance Series models have an 86% efficiency with a fixed speed blower motor and a pretty good guarantee but it does not include unit replacement in case of heat exchanger failure. The QuietComfort Series is backed by a pretty good guarantee that includes furnace replacement if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years after installation and they have a variable speed blower motor for quieter and more efficient operation. All of the units feature durable stainless steel heat exchangers which resist corrosion.

THERMOFLO

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA and is a part of The Marley-Wylain Company. The PMP model oil furnaces are multi-position units with a durable stainless steel heat exchanger and an 86.4% AFUE combustion efficiency. They offer an optional variable speed blower but the furnaces are only sold through a very limited dealer network and their guarantee is not very good when compared to the other brands.

TRANE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These oil furnaces are made and distributed by Thermo Products LLC through a limited dealer network but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The XP80 model is a basic oil furnace with a ceramic fiber combustion chamber for durability and an 80% AFUE efficiency while the XV80 model has a variable speed fan motor for quieter and more efficient operation.

VELOCITY BOILER WORKS

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

These oil furnaces are made in the USA and are sold through a very limited dealer network and their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The VC models have durable ceramic fiber combustion chambers and a 85% AFUE efficiency. They offer an optional variable speed blower and they are available in highboy, lowboy, horizontal, & counterflow models but they do not offer a multi-position model.

WILLIAMSON

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the USA and is a part of The Marley-Wylain Company. The PMP model oil furnaces are multi-position units with a durable stainless steel heat exchanger and an 86.4% AFUE combustion efficiency. They offer an optional variable speed blower but the furnaces are only sold through a very limited dealer network and their guarantee is not very good when compared to the other brands.

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