A Guide to Williams Furnace Products Posted on December 29, 2021 When it comes to residential heating, only a few names stand out like Williams. With a proud history stretching back over a hundred years, the Williams Furnace Company is a storied brand that has heated countless American homes. In this article, we explore why Williams is a by-name for furnace and heating products, and provide some of our recommended Williams Furnace products. About The Williams Furnace Company The Williams Furnace story began in 1916, when founder Jesse Williams started building gas steam radiators in Los Angeles. He named his business the Williams Radiator Company. Jesse Williams started building gas steam radiators in Los Angeles under Williams Radiator Company. Over time, the burgeoning company grew to include gas-fired heating, gravity wall heating, and counterflow furnaces. By the 1950s, Williams had become a nationwide leader in HVAC products. Since then, the brand has grown to be one of the leading names when it comes to heating, AC and ventilation. Today, the brand first known as Williams Radiator, then Williams Furnace, has evolved into Williams Comfort, mirroring the company’s impressive growth into other product fields, backed by more than 100 years of expertise. Why Choose a Williams Furnace? ✔ Most manufacturing is done at the Williams factory in Colton, California. ✔ All Williams Furnace products are tested to the highest standards set by the US National Bureau of Standards. ✔ The brand uses numerically controlled machinery to ensure both precision and quality. The Williams Furnace Line In spite of the new name, furnaces remain Williams’ specialty. This can be seen in the diverse array of furnaces and heaters the company offers, including: Direct vent furnaces Counterflow furnaces Floor furnaces Vented room heaters High efficiency models In fact, Williams has a model for just about every heating size, power source, and specific need. Proudly American Almost all of Williams furnaces meet the GSA requirement for “Made in America”, with 90% of components coming from the US and 10% sourced from NAFTA approved partner suppliers in Italy and Taiwan. The brand is headquartered in California, where it was founded over a hundred years ago, and engineering, R&D, testing, and manufacturing are done in the Colton, CA factory. This means that almost every Williams furnace you buy is proudly made in the USA. Our Recommended Williams Furnace Products Budget heating solution: Williams Furnace Company 3003 30,000 BTU Gravity Direct Vent Wall Furnace This direct-vent wall furnace combines efficiency and affordability. It can generate up to 30,000 BTUs at 73% thermal efficiency, while being agreeable on your wallet. A compact unit at just 10 ¼” deep, it can be used in smaller living areas, garages and workshops, requiring just 30” of top clearance. Inside, a heavy-duty cast iron burner and ceramic-coated combustion chamber ensure long operating life. For safety, the sealed combustion chamber doesn’t use any room air, and all vent caps have a built-in “Bird Guard” feature. The unit is available in both natural gas and propane versions. Price: $1,569.00 Williams Furnace Company 3003 30,000 BTU Gravity Direct Vent Wall Furnace This direct-vent wall furnace by Williams Furnace Company is a highly efficient indoor heating unit that, operating at 30,000 BTUs, works to safely dist... View Product For high efficiency: Williams Furnace Company 177351 17,700 BTU High Efficiency Direct Vent Wall Furnace This highly compact unit measures only 8 ¼” deep, making it ideal for tight spaces where bigger wall furnaces may not fit. But don’t let its small size fool you: this high-efficiency heater packs a lot of features behind its low-profile frame. These include a two-speed recirculating fan; sealed combustion chamber that uses no indoor room air for safety; a programmable timer; and 2,000 ft. elevation rating. Price: $2,295.00 Williams Furnace Company 177351 17,700 BTU High Efficiency Direct Vent Wall Furnace This direct-vent wall furnace by Williams Furnace Company is a highly efficient indoor heating unit that, operating at 17,700 BTU, works to safel... View Product For aesthetics: Williams Furnace Company 350252A 35,000 BTU Vented Hearth Heater with Fireplace Front More than just a vented heater, this sleek hearth features a fireplace front for a more cozy experience. It’s ideal for hard-to-heat areas and doesn’t require power to operate, other than the optional blower. The gas burners are engineered for maximum heat efficiency with minimal ignition noise, assuring plenty of quiet nights by the fireplace, while the louvered top and front grille are designed for improved heat circulation even without a blower. The B-vent heater is available in natural gas and liquid propane, and also comes in higher ratings up to 50,000 BTU. Price: $1,499.00 Williams Furnace Company 350252A 35,000 BTU Vented Hearth Heater with Fireplace Front Adding a focal point to your room, while also adding heat is easy with the fireplace front of the Williams Vented Hearth Heater. With 35000 BTUs, ... View Product For floor heating: Williams Furnace Company 450562A 45,000 BTU Floor Furnace Williams’ floor furnaces are designed for efficient heating and low fuel consumption, and this model is no exception. The heater is fitted with a floor-register grille and non-electric pilot, ensuring continuous operation even without power. Inside, the combustion chamber is engineered for easy maintenance, while the heavy-duty Made in America burners ensure long life and years of steady, quiet operation. Williams floor furnaces meet the latest American National Standards Institute requirements and come in natural gas and propane versions. Price: $1,869.00 DISCONTINUEDWilliams Furnace Company 450562A 45,000 BTU Floor Furnace The 45,000 BTU Floor Furnace is no longer available. Williams is introducing new floor furnaces available in 30,000, 50,000 and 62,000 BTUs. These should be ava... View Product Williams Furnace Parts At Total Home Supply, we not only carry a wide range of Williams Comfort products, we also keep an extensive inventory of Williams Furnace replacement parts for both gas and electric heaters.Whether you need a gas valve. Pilot assembly, or just a thermostat, we offer a full selection of original Williams Furnace Parts. Check out our online catalog and enjoy the reputation and reliability of the Williams Furnace brand, backed by Total Home Supply’s excellent customer service and expertise! Mickey Luongo Mickey is the resident heating and air conditioning expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry.
