Sixty thousand BTU is the workhorse capacity of American housing. It carries the typical two or three bedroom home through a real winter, pairs cleanly with a 2 to 2.5 ton air conditioner on the same blower, and comes in more configurations than any other size we sell. That breadth matters because the decision at 60,000 BTU is rarely about capacity; it is about how much you want to spend on efficiency, how quiet you need the system to run, and what your local air district allows you to vent.
Every natural gas unit here installs upflow, with return air entering at the bottom and supply leaving the top, or on its side for a horizontal attic run. Because a furnace of this size almost always shares its cabinet with a cooling coil, it is worth pricing the Goodman furnace and AC combo systems alongside a furnace-only purchase, and our upflow versus downflow furnace guide explains how to read your existing ductwork before you commit to either orientation.
Why Choose 60,000 BTU Furnaces from HVAC Store?
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We stock 80, 92, 96 and 97 percent AFUE models in single stage, two stage and variable speed, the widest choice on the site.
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Orders over $1,000 ship free to the 48 contiguous states, and most states outside California pay no sales tax.
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Find the same furnace priced lower elsewhere and we will match it under our lowest price guarantee.
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Our specialists match blower airflow to your coil and duct static before the order ships.
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Goodman Upflow Furnaces - The full Goodman upflow line across all capacities and efficiency tiers.
Best 60,000 BTU Furnaces for...
Everyday High Efficiency
The best 60,000 BTU furnace for most homes is a 96 percent AFUE single stage unit with a multi-speed ECM blower. The Goodman 96% AFUE 60,000 BTU Gas Furnace 17.5"W Nine-Speed Upflow/Horizontal is the straightforward pick.
Milder Climates and Short Heating Seasons
The best 60k BTU furnace where winters are short is an 80 percent AFUE model vented in standard metal flue. The Goodman 80% 60K BTU Gas Furnace 9-Speed 14"W Single Stage Upflow/Horizontal keeps the install simple.
Quietest, Most Even Comfort
The best gas furnace at 60,000 BTU for comfort is a variable speed unit that adjusts output to the load. The Goodman 97% AFUE 60K BTU Gas Furnace Variable Speed 17.5" Upflow/Horizontal is the most efficient furnace in this collection.
Low-NOx Emission Jurisdictions
The best 60,000 BTU gas furnace for California air districts with ultra-low NOx rules is a certified model. The Goodman 96% AFUE 60K BTU Gas Furnace 9-Speed Ultra-Low NOx 17.5"W Upflow/Horizontal passes inspection at 96 percent efficiency.
Quick Spec Comparison
Every furnace in this collection is a Goodman 60,000 BTU input unit that installs upflow or horizontal on standard household voltage. Efficiency, staging, cabinet width and emissions rating are what separate them.
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Application |
AFUE Available |
Staging |
Cabinet Width |
NOx Rating |
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Everyday high efficiency |
92 or 96 percent |
Single stage |
17.5 inch |
Standard or Ultra-Low NOx |
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Milder climates |
80 percent |
Single stage |
14 or 17.5 inch |
Standard, Low or Ultra-Low NOx |
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Quiet, even comfort |
80, 96 or 97 percent |
Two stage or variable speed |
14 or 17.5 inch |
Standard, Low or Ultra-Low NOx |
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Low-NOx jurisdictions |
80 or 96 percent |
Single or variable speed |
14 or 17.5 inch |
Ultra-Low NOx |
