Hello:

Will be looking to replace a 30 yr old gas, forced hot air heating furnace
in a residence.

Read Consumers Research, and they "rate" American Standard as best, with
Rheem next.

Am always a bit leery with CR's ratings, as they seldom really go into the
methodology they use.

Anyway, there is such good advice on this forum, thought I'd ask here.

Is it the general consensous of you folks that American Standard (and then
Rheem) really are the
two top brands to consider for gas, forced hot air furnaces ?

Why ?

Any to "absolutely" avoid ?

Might as well also ask: same manufacturer rating order for the split type
of A/C where the condenser is
placed outside the house ?

Thanks,
B.