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When a furnace is past repair, Milani installs high-efficiency gas furnaces from Lennox and Goodman — from a strong-value two-stage model to a near-perfect modulating system. Here's how four popular options compare.
| Specification |  ValueGoodmanGRVT96Goodman · GR SeriesTwo-stage, variable-speed comfort with a strong warranty at a lower price point. |  GoodLennoxML296VMerit® SeriesDependable high-efficiency heat at Lennox's most accessible price. |  BetterLennoxEL296VElite® SeriesThe same 96% efficiency in a quieter, fully insulated cabinet. | BestLennoxSLP99VDave Lennox Signature® CollectionModulating, variable-capacity heat — the quietest, most precise furnace Lennox builds. |
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| Efficiency (AFUE) | Up to 97.5% | Up to 96% | Up to 96% | Up to 99% |
| Heating stages | Two-stage | Two-stage | Two-stage | Modulating (variable-capacity) |
| Blower motor | Variable-speed ECM | Variable-speed | Variable-speed | Variable-speed |
| Heat exchanger | Aluminized-steel primary, stainless-steel secondary | Aluminized-steel, tubular | Aluminized-steel, tubular | Stainless-steel secondary (Duralok Plus™) |
| Cabinet & sound | Quiet variable-speed airflow; foil-faced insulation | Steel cabinet, sealed blower compartment | Fully insulated cabinet, sealed blower compartment | Insulated cabinet with SilentComfort™ technology |
| Comfort control | Two-stage flame with variable-speed airflow | Two-stage flame matches demand | Two-stage flame with gentle variable-speed airflow | Precise Comfort® holds the set point within about half a degree |
| Smart thermostat | ComfortBridge™ communicating; works with single- or two-stage thermostats | iComfort®-compatible | iComfort®-enabled | Pairs with the Lennox S40 Smart Thermostat |
| ENERGY STAR® | Certified | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified |
| Parts warranty | 10 years (with registration) | 5 years (10 years with registration) | 5 years (10 years with registration) | 10-year limited |
| Heat-exchanger warranty | Lifetime limited + 10-year unit replacement (with registration) |
Spec figures on this page are Milani's own summary of publicly documented Lennox and Goodman data, provided for homeowner reference. Milani is an independent installing dealer for both brands. Lennox®, Dave Lennox Signature®, Elite®, Merit®, SilentComfort™, Precise Comfort®, iComfort® and Duralok Plus™, and Goodman®, GR Series™ and ComfortBridge™, are trademarks of Lennox Industries Inc and Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.. Efficiency, capacity and warranty terms vary by configuration and require registration where noted — Milani confirms the details for your home.
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Milani’s professional 360° Furnace Inspection covers every component of your heating equipment to ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and safeguard your family and home.
Our technicians are equipped with precision devices to identify gas leaks and carbon monoxide emissions. Milani 360° Furnace Tune-up service will detect problems on operation safety limits and important components such as the heat exchanger, burners, filter or air cleaners, ignition system and vent conditions. Your Milani heating expert will also provide you with effective solutions to avoid future complications.
Is your furnace burning money? You can save money with air duct and furnace cleaning in Vancouver. A dirty heating system costs more to operate because the filters have to work harder, damaging your furnace in the long run. Ducts are often clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris. These particles are released into the house from your supply registers and affect both the air quality in your home and the health of sensitive individuals such as allergy sufferers, the elderly and children.
Milani’s experienced technicians are qualified to perform the most efficient furnace cleaning and sanitation procedure to keep your air ducts and furnace free of viruses and bacteria that grow in unsanitized ducts:
Contact Us OnlineNatural gas coverage thins out west of Langford, so most furnaces in Sooke and out toward Otter Point and Shirley run on propane. Propane furnaces need the same heat exchanger, burner, and venting maintenance as natural gas, but the combustion setup is different, and the gas pressure and burner checks should be done by a technician who regularly works with propane.
Sooke gets more rain and wind than Victoria proper, and power outages during winter storms are routine. A conventional furnace will not run without electricity, so if reliable heat through an outage matters to you, it is worth talking about a generator inlet or a backup heat source, and we can walk through the options during a service visit.
A Milani 360 furnace tune-up covers the heat exchanger, burners, ignition, gas or propane pressure, blower, and venting, with a combustion and CO check. In this coastal, treed environment we also clear and inspect the outdoor intake and exhaust terminations, which collect moss, needles, and debris quickly.
Milani is a family-owned Canadian company, and our gas work is done by licensed gas fitters and permitted through Technical Safety BC where required. Sooke is within our regular Vancouver Island service area, and if your propane furnace is near the end of its life we will give you an honest comparison against a heat pump, which pairs well with the mild West Coast winters here.
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Yes. We assess the furnace, explain the issue, and provide repair and replacement pricing before starting work.
Yes. Most of Sooke is off the natural gas network, so propane furnaces are the norm here, and our technicians service both propane and natural gas equipment.
That is expected: a furnace needs electricity to run its blower and controls. Options range from a portable generator with a proper transfer setup to a backup heat source. We can go through what fits your home during a visit.
| 20-year limited |
| 20-year limited (lifetime available) |
| Lifetime limited |