The Best Furnaces for 2022

It’s Christmas time! As everyone gathers around the Christmas tree, it’s important that your family stay warm and comfortable amid the winter chill. It may have been years since you last replaced your old heating system, which means it may no longer be as efficient or up to par as before. In that case, you may be in the market for a new furnace.

To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of our top furnace choices for 2022, based on power source and furnace type, so you can choose the best one that fits your needs.

Best Top Mini Split with Heat:

GE ASH436NCDWA 34,000 BTU Configurable 4 Zone Mini-Split Air Conditioner with Heat Pump

This multi-zone mini split provides both heating and cooling functions for excellent year-round performance. And as a quad model, it can support up to four indoor units with a combined capacity of up to 45,000 BTUs. 

Standard features include a quiet and efficient variable speed inverter compressor; blue fin technology that ensures condensates don’t pool in the condenser unit; and the ability to cool when the outside temperature is as low as 0°F.

The Endure series is highly flexible and can be paired with wall or ceiling cassette indoor units, with up to 50 ft. height differential between the indoor and outdoor units. 

Best Space Heater – B Vent Gas Heater

Williams Furnace Company 5002522A 50,000 BTU Vented Hearth Heater with Fireplace Front

If you need to heat just a single room or space, then a space heater would make an ideal choice. The Williams Furnace 5002522A is our top choice thanks to attractive fireplace front, quiet operation, and excellent heat distribution. It can operate at up to 50,000 BTU/hour and is available in natural gas or liquid propane versions.

As a B-vent heater, it is wall-mounted and requires a chimney-style vent connected to the outside. 

Best Direct-Vent Gas Heater

Rinnai EX38CT 38400 BTU EnergySaver Direct Vent Wall Furnace

For those who require more flexibility, direct vent furnaces can be installed almost anywhere along an outside wall. Among our direct vent wall selection, the Rinnai EX38CT is a great choice for heating large rooms, thanks to its 38,400 BTUs of power. 

It boasts an energy efficiency rating of 80.3 percent and uses Rinnai’s modulating technology that efficiently adjusts the heat to fit the space. It can detect temperature fluctuations less than 1°F and change the heat output accordingly, such as when a door opens. The unit comes in two colors (white and beige) and is available in natural gas or liquid propane versions. 

Best Vent-Free Gas Heater

Empire Comfort Systems BF-30W 30,000 BTU Blue Flame Vent-Free Gas Heater with Thermostat

For those looking for a traditional space heater, the Empire BF-30W is an excellent choice. This blue flame heater works by heating the objects in the room, allowing it to warm up the space very quickly. The hydraulic thermostat can continuously modulate from 8,500 to 30,000 BTUs for constant temperature control. Among all of our vent-free heaters, this product has the best build quality.

Electric Wall Heater

Williams Furnace Company 3144030 Forsaire Electric Counterflow Furnace

Electric heaters make sense in places that need heat, but don’t have a gas line. For such spaces, the Williams 3144030 makes a good choice.

This electric furnace uses a “counterflow” heat circulation model, where air is pulled in from the top and dispersed from the bottom. Since heat rises, this system allows it to heat the room more quickly and efficiently. It can be installed as a freestanding unit or recessed into the wall, requiring just 3 inches of recessed space.

Garage Heater/Hanging Heater

Reznor UDX-100 100,000 BTU V3 Power Vented Gas Fired Unit Heater 

For industrial and commercial spaces, the Reznor UDX-100 is our top choice. With 100,000 BTU of heating power and an industry leading 82% thermal efficiency rating, this gas heater exemplifies Reznor’s reputation in the commercial heater category.

The unit is designed for long-term durability, boasting Reznor’s patented titanium stabilized steel heat exchanger, streamlined cabinet design that hides the hardware, vibration-isolated fans, and full fan guard for safety. It can be vented horizontally or vertically from 2 or 4 suspension points, or mounted on the ceiling with an optional hanger kit. It comes with an extended 4-year warranty on all electrical and mechanical components, and a 9-year warranty for the heat exchanger, burners, and flue collection assembly.

These are our top recommended furnaces for 2021, but we have dozens of other models for every type, power source, and BTU. We carry products from established heater brands like Goodman, Empire Comfort Systems, Hearthrite, Reznor and many more. Whether you’re looking to heat a single room, an outdoor space or garage, or your entire home, Total Home Supply has something for you.