Coleman Gas Furnace Prices and Reviews 2026

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Most people who hear about the Coleman usually think about camping equipment and lanterns. Well, Coleman Company has been producing HVAC equipment since 1939 and is well known to produce a wide variety of gas furnaces. There are a wide variety of Coleman gas furnaces for all homes and climate that homeowners can choose. Coleman might not be the biggest HVAC brand in the United States but has a good reputation and large sums of positive feedbacks for heating units. Here is a quick content navigation of this guide:

The Comparison of Coleman Furnaces with Other Brands

In the comparison of Coleman furnaces with other leading brands of HVAC in the market, there are some important factors that are involved. This is a detailed comparison in various aspects:

Pricing

Coleman furnaces tend to be in the middle price range, with a good value to price ratio. Coleman furnaces are usually 14-21 percent cheaper than premium brands such as Carrier and Lennox, but Coleman furnaces are reliable. They are however a little more expensive than the low end brands like Goodman and Payne.

Energy Efficiency

The high-efficiency models of Coleman go up to 97 percent AFUE that is competitive with other leading brands. Although this is as efficient as Trane and American Standard, it is a little bit lower than the best models of Lennox that achieve 98.7 percent AFUE. Nevertheless, the mid-range models (80-95% AFUE) of Coleman are similar to the Rheem and York ones.

Warranty Coverage

The warranty on heat exchangers provided by Coleman is lifetime limited and the warranty on parts is 10 years, which is standard in the industry. This is the same as what Bryant and Carrier provide but more than others in the economy brand that usually provide 5-year warranties. Nevertheless, Goodman lifetime compressor warranty is still better in this regard than Coleman.

Customer Satisfaction and Reliability

According to consumer reports and industry statistics, Coleman furnaces have above average reliability ratings. Their repair rates are lower than the budget brands but a little higher than the premium brands such as Trane and Carrier. The customer satisfaction scores are usually 3.8-4.2 out of 5 which makes them average among the large manufacturers.

Support and Installation Network

Although large, Coleman dealer network is not as large as that of Carrier or Lennox. They however have good relations with certified contractors and offer good technical support. The availability of parts in the brand is good but not immediate as some of the larger manufacturers who have a more extensive distribution network.

These comparisons indicate that Coleman furnaces are a good deal to homeowners who want to have a good performance without paying top dollar. They may not be the leaders in any particular category, but they are competitive in all the key areas of furnace performance and ownership.

Model Analysis and Recommendations

Series	Model	AFUE	Blower Speed	Stage
Echelon	CP9C	98	Variable(ECM)	Modulating
Echelon	CPLC	80	Variable(ECM)	Modulating
LX	TM9M	97	PSC	Modulating
LX	TM9V	96	Variable(ECM)	2
LX	TM9T	96	PSC	2
LX	TM9Y	96	Variable(ECM)	2
LX	TM9E	92	Variable(ECM)	1
LX	TM8V	80	Variable(ECM)	2
LX	TM8Y	80	Variable(ECM)	2
LX	TM8T	80	PSC	2
Comforteer	TG9S	95.5	PSC	1
Comforteer	TG8S	80	PSC	1

When you’re looking for the most cost-effective model for Coleman, the strategy is to find the balance between furnace cost and energy costs. Let’s use the zone map to identify efficiency levels for each that strike that balance:

Zone	Suggested AFUE	Cost-effective Models
Zones 1 & 2 (hot)	80%	TG8S, TG8S
Zone 3 (warm)	80%	TM8Y, TM8V, CPLC
Zone 4 (moderate)	90%	TM9E
Zone 5 (cool)	90%-93%	TM9E
Zone 6 (cold)	92%-95%	TM9T, TM9M
Zone 7 (very cold)	95% and up	TM9V, CP9C

Contractor’s Reviews For Coleman

The Coleman gas furnaces encompass the single stage, two stage and the modulating furnaces. Despite only having three models that are Energy Star rated, Coleman gas furnaces have an excellent volume of air output. The modulating models are excellent for warming the house in the morning. They don’t blast at full force but instead increase the heat gradually over a period of 15 minutes giving a nice wake-up call.

-Barts 10 years contractor for HVAC Talk Forum

Coleman Gas Furnace Prices By Model

We need to set an equal baseline before we can list the prices for each Coleman model. In this list, each furnace includes the same parameters: 70,000-75,000 btu with 1000 cfm blower which is mid-sized home of around 2,000 square feet.

The Unit Only price represents the online wholesale price excluding the shipping fee. The Unit Installation Cost includes the gas furnace unit, all materials required for the house, and labor fees. Please note that these are only estimated costs, and your actual costs may vary significantly based on your location.

Models	Unit Only	Unit Installed Cost
Coleman Echelon CP9C	$2,050	$4,200
Coleman Echelon CPLC	$1,850	$3,800
LX TM9E TM9Y	$1,400	$3,300
LX TM9M TM9V	$1,400	$3,300
LX TM8Y	$1,000	$2,350
Comforteer TG9S	$1,250	$3,170
Comforteer TG8S/TGLS	$850	$2,600

How to Get the Best Coleman Gas Furnace Prices

• Firstly, keep in mind that installation quality is always the most important thing for gas furnace project. So never sacrifice contractor quality for lower price.
• Secondly, remember to look up the latest tax credit and rebates.
• Thirdly, ask for at least 3 bids before you make the decision. You can click here to get 3 free estimates for you local contractor, and this estimate already takes rebates and tax credit into consideration and filter unqualified contractors automatically.

Lastly, once you chose the right contractor, remember to use the tactics from this guide: homeowners tactics when negotiating with HVAC dealer to get the final best price.

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