All About the Lennox SL297NV Gas Furnace

Are you shopping for a new furnace? You should take a look at a system that has two stages of heating — and this article will explain why.

Four Seasons Air Specialists is a leading heating company in Lino Lakes MN that offers a complete line of furnaces from Lennox Industries, including two-stage units.

Understanding Single-Stage and Two-Stage Furnaces

Traditional single-stage furnaces only run at singular capacity. It will still run at the same capacity even when the weather is milder. This results in higher energy expenses, which you don’t have to deal with if you had a two-stage system.

On the other hand, Two-stage systems operate at two separate capacities, usually high and low. The low setting is used about 75 percent of the time, while the high setting is only used when it’s extremely cold outside. Compared to a single-stage furnace, a two-stage heating system consumes less energy, allowing you to save money on heating.

Benefits of Two-Stage Furnaces

A two-stage furnace offers more consistent heating throughout your home, regardless of the setting. This allows for uniform heating with much smaller temperature changes. On the contrary, a single-stage furnace releases large amounts of heat every time the system is turned on, causing hot and cold spots in your home.

You probably have heard of the term “short cycling”. It happens when the system underperforms and turns itself on and off indiscriminately. Not only does this problem increase your energy costs, but it also abbreviates your system’s lifespan. Differently, a two-stage furnace performs much better by reducing the occurrences of system short cycling. This puts less strain on the furnace, which helps minimize the chances of premature system failure.

Features of the Lennox SL297NV Gas Furnace

This furnace is ENERGY STAR® qualified. ENERGY STAR products are the same or better than standard products, only they use less energy. To earn the ENERGY STAR label, furnaces must meet strict energy efficiency criteria set by the US Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of Energy. Since they use less energy, these products save you money on your electricity bill and help protect the environment by causing fewer harmful emissions from power plants. In addition, you get the features and quality you expect.

It comes with a lifetime limited warranty on the heat exchanger and a 5-year limited warranty on all remaining covered components.

Every component of the SL297NV has proven itself through extensive testing in our research labs. So you can take comfort knowing the furnace will deliver reliable performance, season after season.

The SL297NV ultra-low NOx gas furnace with its revolutionary design provides reliable comfort while producing 65% lower NOx emissions than standard low NOx furnaces. So, while you’re staying cozy and warm, you’re also helping to protect the environment.

The variable-speed motor maintains a consistent temperature in your home using as little fuel as possible. This helps you stay comfortable and reduces your utility costs.

Its energy rating of up to 97.5% AFUE means the SL297NV can potentially save you hundreds of dollars per year, compared to an older furnace.

iComfort® S30 ultra-smart thermostat compatibility adjusts your heating for energy savings based on your family’s routine. This gives the furnace the ability to be controlled via Wi-Fi and an app to adjust the temperature. You can make all the adjustments using a device without having to be physically near the equipment.

The SL297NV's variable-speed blower motor allows for constant and efficient adjustments of airflow speed and gently disperses even heat throughout your home. It also prevents loud blasts of air that can occur when a single-speed system starts up, providing quiet operation for enhanced comfort.

The SL297NV has undergone rigorous testing in our research lab to ensure the highest level of reliability. So, you can relax and enjoy the warmth and trouble-free operation.

This furnace is designed with exclusive SilentComfort™ Technology, which is achieved by utilizing variable-speed technology. In other words, this furnace has a high and low speed. Since the low-speed setting is adequate to meet household-heating demands approximately 80 percent of the time, the furnace is much quieter than a conventional single-stage furnace. In addition, the variable-speed motor ramps up gradually, eliminating the sudden "kick" or blast of air upon startup.

Its variable-speed motor provides a quiet and consistent flow of air for an ideal balance of temperature and humidity throughout your home.

Its variable-speed airflow prevents temperature swings and controls humidity levels for a more comfortable environment.

Its low fan speed option efficiently controls humidity levels and provides continuous filtration for cleaner, healthier air.

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