Upflow Furnaces

An upflow furnace draws return air in through the bottom of the cabinet and pushes heated air out the top, which makes it the right orientation for the most common furnace location in American housing: a basement or a first-floor closet with the supply ducts running overhead. Every furnace in this collection also converts to horizontal for an attic or crawlspace install, so the same unit covers the two layouts that account for the large majority of homes. Downflow is the exception, for furnaces that sit above the living space and feed ducts below.

Capacity is the first decision and this page is organized around it, with sub-collections from 30,000 to 120,000 BTU. Efficiency is the second, from 80 percent AFUE with metal venting to 96 and 97 percent condensing models vented in PVC. If you are pairing the furnace with a heat pump for dual-fuel operation, our ACiQ gas furnace and heat pump systems bundle the two, and our upflow versus downflow furnace guide explains how to read your ductwork before you choose.

Why Choose Upflow Furnaces from HVAC Store?

• We stock every residential capacity from 30,000 to 120,000 BTU across 80, 92, 96 and 97 percent AFUE tiers.

• Orders over $1,000 ship free to the 48 contiguous states, and most states outside California pay no sales tax.

• Find the same furnace priced lower elsewhere and we will match it under our lowest price guarantee.

• Our specialists confirm capacity, cabinet width and coil pairing before your order ships.

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• Furnaces - Every furnace we carry across upflow, downflow and multi-positional orientations.

• 40,000 BTU Upflow Furnaces - The small-home capacity, for condos, cabins and additions on their own duct run.

• 60,000 BTU Upflow Furnaces - The most popular residential size, with the widest choice of staging and efficiency.

• Downflow Furnaces - The other orientation, for furnaces installed above the ducts they feed.

Best Upflow Furnaces for...

Small Homes and Additions

The best upflow furnace for a compact, well-insulated home is the smallest capacity that still runs long enough to keep the house even. The Goodman 96% 30K BTU Gas Furnace 9-Speed 14"W Two Stage Upflow/Horizontal starts the range.

Typical Three and Four Bedroom Homes

The best upflow gas furnace for the average family home is an 80,000 BTU high-efficiency unit. The Goodman 96% AFUE 80,000 BTU Gas Furnace 17.5"W Nine-Speed Upflow/Horizontal pairs with a 3 to 4 ton coil.

Large Homes in Cold Climates

The best furnace upflow for a large home in a northern climate is a two stage 100,000 BTU unit that runs on low most of the season. The Goodman 96% 100K BTU Gas Furnace 9-Speed 21"W Two Stage Upflow/Horizontal holds temperature without swings.

Quietest Operation and Humidity Control

The best upflow furnace for comfort is a variable speed unit paired with a matching air conditioner. The Goodman 96% AFUE 100K BTU Furnace Variable Speed 24.5"W Upflow/Horizontal modulates its blower for steady airflow and better dehumidification.

Quick Spec Comparison

Every furnace in this collection installs upflow or horizontal and runs on standard household voltage. Capacity, efficiency, staging and cabinet width are what separate them.