Daikin Rerates 96% Single-Stage Furnace to 97% AFUE
by HVAC Distributors October 21, 2024Daikin has rerated select 96% single-stage furnaces from 96% AFUE to 97% AFUE. This is effective immediately.
Background:
- Furnaces that have an AFUE of 97% or higher qualify for a federal 25C tax credit of 30%, up to $600.
- Until recently only the Amana and Goodman 97% modulating variable speed furnaces (AMVM97 and GMVM97) met that criterion.
- Daikin undertook a project to re-test their 96% multi-speed, single-stage furnaces, the AR9S96 and GR9S96.
- Now, some are rerated to 97% AFUE or higher and are therefore eligible for the tax credit.
Qualifying Items:
- Some, but not all sizes are rerated. The table at right shows the qualifying items.
- There is no change to the product, model number, or price.
- Dealers who offer even a base level condenser with one of these furnaces can include tax credit eligibility as part of the offer.
- This applies to all regions. There is no regionality to furnace tax credits.
Additional Resources:
- Homeowners can verify the claim on the ENERGY STAR website.
- A dealer who wants to provide a certificate as part of the offer can retrieve it from the AHRI Directory.
For additional questions on this transition, contact your HVAC Distributors, Inc. Account Manager.