Mid-range brand · Est. 1925
Rheem Furnaces
Rheem brings strong engineering across heating and water heating. Its Prestige series offers modulating, variable-speed comfort with EcoNet smart controls and competitive efficiency.
Rheem at a glance
Best for
Smart controls & efficiency value
Warranty
Lifetime heat exchanger + 10-yr parts (registered)
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1925 (USA)
Rheem pros & cons
Pros
- EcoNet smart integration
- Prestige modulating comfort
- Good efficiency-to-price
Cons
- Mixed regional dealer depth
- Premium tier smaller than top 3
Rheem furnace series
Rheem furnace models
Prestige R98V Modulating
Modulating · Lifetime heat exchanger
98%
AFUE
59
dB
4.8
Rating
Installed
$7,400 – $9,200
Prestige R97V Variable
Variable Speed · Lifetime heat exchanger
97%
AFUE
62
dB
4.6
Rating
Installed
$6,600 – $8,400
Classic Plus R96V Two-Stage
Two Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
96%
AFUE
66
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$5,900 – $7,700
Classic R802V
Single Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
80%
AFUE
71
dB
4.2
Rating
Installed
$4,700 – $6,500
Prestige R96VC Variable 96%
Variable Speed · Lifetime heat exchanger
96%
AFUE
63
dB
4.6
Rating
Installed
$6,300 – $8,100
Classic Plus R80V 80% Two-Stage
Two Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
80%
AFUE
67
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$5,600 – $7,400
Commercial RGPN Packaged
Modulating · Lifetime heat exchanger
96%
AFUE
60
dB
4.7
Rating
Installed
$11,200 – $13,000
Rheem reviews
Even heat in every room
"Replaced our 20-year-old furnace and the difference is night and day. The house heats evenly and it's noticeably quieter. Our gas bill dropped about 25% over the winter."
— Linda M., Toronto · 2025-01-10
No more cold spots
"The installer walked us through the financing and rebates, handled all the paperwork, and had us up and running in a day. Couldn't be happier with the comfort."
— Raj R., Calgary · 2025-02-17
Reliable through a brutal winter
"We went with a two-stage model on the recommendation here and it holds temperature perfectly. No more big swings between the thermostat cycling on and off."
— Wei G., Mississauga · 2025-03-24
Worth the upgrade
"Got three quotes through the marketplace and picked the mid-tier option. Install was clean, the crew was respectful of our home, and everything works great."
— Fatima M., Winnipeg · 2025-04-04