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Maytag Gas Furnace Reviews - Maytag HVAC equipment, including gas furnaces, are produced by Nordyne. The relationship between Maytag and Nordyne is not clear - does Nordyne lease the name Maytag for the products they produce, or does Maytag own Nordyne. Finally, perhaps we find the answer for you soon to keep you updated.
I was surprised when researching gas furnaces that list their highest efficiency gas furnace at 96% AFUE. Furthermore, this is a good AFUE rating for a gas furnace by an HVAC manufacturer. Finally, there is also no listing on the site that they are a member of AHRI, which certifies manufacturer efficiency claims.
A prominent feature of their products is their warranties. All the HVAC products from Maytag that we researched for the reviews come with a 12-year worry-free limited warranty. This warranty applies to parts but not labor as most warranties go, but 12 years makes this a great warranty.
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Maytag Gas Furnace Reviews - Benefits of selected and various gas furnaces include:
- The 96+ Maytag gas furnace comes with iSEER™ and claims it boosts the SEER of a matched air conditioner by 1 SEER.
- The 96+ Maytag gas furnace uses iQ Drive ®, controlled by a like-named thermostat. (no details by Maytag about how these two different systems work to give you added efficiency.
- Limited lifetime warranties on the heat exchanger for selected gas furnace models
- Maytag Warranties as Compared to Other Brands 96%
- Maytag Quality as Compared to Other Brands 89%
- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 86%
- Maytag Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 99%
- Overall Maytag Opinion from a Technical Perspective 91%
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Maytag Gas Furnace Top AFUE Rating
Additional Features
- First, Two-Stage gas furnace models available from Maytag
- Fixed blower delay, which they claim to be innovative; however, this is standard throughout the industry. A startup delay on the blower is done to heat the system before the blower comes on. Furthermore, that prevents cold air from being circulated through the duct system by allowing the heat exchanger to heat up before the blower energizes.
- Finally, diagnostic abilities for better gas furnace troubleshooting
Warranties
Maytag Gas Furnace Reviews - Maytag warranties are above average than most industry warranties. Furthermore, their warranties are 12-years limited parts, while the rest of the industry averages only 10-years. They also offer a lifetime warranty on Maytag heat exchangers, which optimal. You can’t get any better than a lifetime warranty. However, always read the warranties before purchase to ensure you understand them. Pay close attention to exclusions, such as owner transfer. Many HVAC warranties do not allow owner transfer if you sell your home. Additionally, while they cover the part, labor is not included. Finally, don’t forget to register for the warranty soon after installation.
Maytag Gas Furnace Reviews Buyers Guide
Purchasing a new HVAC system can be nerve-wracking. Dealing with contractors and getting the details right is essential. How many times does the average person buy a new HVAC system in their lifetime? Probably not a lot. Therefore, we have written a detailed guide for you that helps you through the process. Here are a few tips from our buyer’s guide:
- Always call three different contractors to get three different bids. Remember, during this process, you are evaluating the contractor.
- If the contractor doesn’t perform a load calculation, then you do not want that contractor. Sizing your HVAC system is crucial to get right. Additionally, if the system size changes, so will the size of your ductwork.
- If the old system used R-22 refrigerant, the new system would use R-410A. Some contractors try to reuse the line set. Don’t do it. Replace the line set.
Find out more at our HVAC Consumer Buyer’s Guide article. It’s free and packed with more information and details to help you through the process.
Maytag Gas Furnace Model Comparison Guide
| Maytag Gas Furnace Model Comparison Guide | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Series | Efficiency | Energy Star Rated | Operation |
| PGC2TE PGC2TN | M1200 | 96% AFUE | √ | Two-Stage Heating |
| MGC2TE MGC2TN | M120 | 96% AFUE | √ | Two-Stage Heating |
| PGC2TC | M1200 | 95.1% AFUE | √ | Two-Stage Heating |
| MGC2TC | M120 | 95.1% AFUE | X | Two-Stage Heating |
| MGC2SD, MGC2SM | M120 | 95% AFUE | X | Single-Stage Heating |
| MGC2SD-E | M120 | up to 95% AFUE | X | Single-Stage Heating |
| MGC2SC, MGC2SL | M120 | 92.1% AFUE | X | Single-Stage Heating |
| PGC2TA PGC2TK | M1200 | 80% AFUE | X | Two-Stage Heating |
| PGC2TA PGC2TK | M1200 | 80% AFUE | X | Two-Stage Heating |
| MGC2TA, MGC2TK | M120 | 80% AFUE | X | Single-Stage Heating |
| MGC2SA, MGC2SK | M120 | 80% AFUE | X | Single-Stage Heating |
Maytag Gas Furnace Staging Benefits
You may be asking the question, “What’s better: single-stage or two-stage and why?” Single-stage has one firing rate. It fires at 100%. A two-stage furnace has two firing rates. Low-fire and high-fire. What’s the difference, and how does it affect you? While you can have a single-stage and a two-stage have the same efficiency rating, the difference is more comfort.
Furthermore, the two-stage keeps the temperatures more even and stable, whereas in the single-stage system you experience more temperature “swing”. Finally, the single stage keeps your house warm, but there is a more significant swing in temperature.
Additionally, according to the chart below, modulating is the best for even temperatures. However, Maytag does not offer a modulating gas furnace. If you are purchasing a Maytag gas furnace, the two-stage is the best buy for a reduced temperature swing.
Maytag History
Maytag began in 1893 as a farm implement manufacturer and later moved into making washing machines, which they are famous for when, in 1907, Fred Maytag decided to make washing machines. In the 1970s, the Maytag man came on television commercials and in 1974, introduced their very first automatic washing machine. They now make many different appliances, including air conditioning and heating systems
Finally, for more information on Maytag and its latest models and efficiency ratings, please see the Maytag website.
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I live in ONtario, Canada I bought my home with a Maytag Furnace which is now 6 years old. I have owned it for 4 years now. It is giving me a lot of issues currently and seems my HVAC repair men have never seen one of these furnaces before. They have replaced the vent motors and switches, now they say it needs a new circuit board AND THESE PARTS are not returnable if I replace the circuit board I’m about 2500. into this and they are not 100% sure this will fix the issues. It is the canadian winter and I’m using space heaters for heat at this time. My bill is already 1075.89 for repairs so far on top of a new furnace or 2500.00 to try and fix this one. Please give me constructive advice. I’m a senior on a budget . Thanks
DO NOT BUY MAYTAG. We ‘bought into’ the 12 year warranty and how they were the most energy efficient because it burns it’s own exhaust? They went out of business – at least here in Denver, CO. We have had breakdowns and have to pay a repairman. The WORST thing is that the furnace sounds like a 747 revving up in our yard. You cannot sleep with the furnace running. And the A/C unit has broken down for the last time 2 weeks ago and after 4 visits by a repairman, with parts being over-nighted to him – STILL doesn’t kick out cold air.
Gas furnace central air conditioning HVAC.
When it works, it works as it should.
Time in use about 5 years.
First failure: August, during first year. Circuit board module failed. Maytag/Nortec refused to ship replacement unit by air freight, instead it took them almost a month to ship it. Trying to contact Maytag/Nortec by phone is impossible for home owners.
Coil rupture: Had to wait on replacement part to arrive from Missouri.
Repair parts only come from Missouri, no local warehouses in large cities.
Phone calls to Maytag Corporate office were a waste of time; personnel there refused to motivate Nortec to ship the part.
Several intermediate failures every year.
Motor burns out. Only the Maytag/Nortec fan motor is compatible. Wait time is minimum 10 days. They will not airfreight even if
homeowner offers to pay the freight charges.
Local dealer is our friend. Maytag/Nortec refuses to honor warranties with local dealer and forces dealer to absorb the expense.
4 solutions for homeowners:
(1) Call an attorney, pay attorney. Ask attorney to contact Maytag/Nortec, be prepared to file lawsuit against Maytag/Nortec.
(2) A class-action lawsuit is needed against Maytag/Nortec for habitual warranty violations.
(3) Notify state attorney general (Office of Consumer Protection) of Maytag/Nortec failure to perform. Work with local dealer in doing so.
(4) Buy a new and different name-brand HVAC system out of pocket. Take Maytag unit to scrap metal recycling.
Reputable HVAC manufacturers maintain area warehouses and sufficient repair parts.
I have a Maytag high Efficiency furnace was getting pressure switch failure codes. Replaced pressure switches and board also still cutting out with green flashing pressure switch codes.
I installed a Maytag high efficiency furnace in my house in 2010. I live in North Idaho about 80 miles south of the Canadian border. My furnace get a workout during the winter. Aside from monthly filter changes and an annual check up I have not made a single repair in 5 years. My gas bill was cut in half compared to the older Bryant unit I replaced. From my experience if you do your maintenance properly Maytag is very reliable.
Tom are you still happy with your Maytag furnace? Mine is 6/7 years old and having big issues with it now. I live in ONtario Canada and it is November, 2022 I’m using space heaters for heat right now…YIKES the Hvac guys want me to replace it with a new furnace as neither of them have ever seen a Maytag furnace My repairs so far are over 1000. and not fixed they are suggesting a circuit board replacement that MAY FIX THE ISSUE with no guarantee I will be up to 2500. and still may have to buy a new furnace. There is no return on these parts or refunds.I would appreciate hearing from you, thanks
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 05, 2011
Maytag HVAC Equipment
Reviewed by Wes Hudson June 09, 2010
Maytag HVAC Equipment
I am an HVAC Dealer in Wilmington NC. We Install and Sell Maytag, along with many other
brands. The maytag Units (which are made by Nordyne) are extremely quiet, and seem to blow colder on Cooling, and a little warmer on the Heating side than some of the other units. Even the lower end Maytag units (120 Series) perform extremely well. The customers are very happy with them. The only issue we have had recently, 1 unit had a bad TXV (Thermal Expansion Valve), which we replaced and the unit was fine. We have also started Installing the Westinghouse units, these are from best I can tell the same units as the Maytag, just not as strong on the warranty but it still is very good, and the price is lower.
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Submitted by Roger Riddle on 2014/11/16 at 3:30 pm
I have a 15 ser gaspac and bought my daughter a 14 ser for her home and last repairs got nothing but the runaround on warranty payment . Just had another repair and will see how far they drag this. UNSATASFIED OWNER
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Submitted John on 2015/03/08 at 12:09 am
The guarantee comes in really handy because you’re gonna need it. The second winter I went through with this thing, the repair man got to spend Christmas and New Year’s with me. Finally, a sales rep brought a control panel from 3 hours away. Which brings us to the third winter, and it’s not much better. And whoever said this thing was quiet must have grown up near an airport runway. That’s the only thing louder.
Thanks for the review. I was all jacked to buy this furnace, before I read your review. Thanks. Jerry Loughmiller