Meridian Heating & Air Conditioning

Why is a Meridian Furnace Better Than the Competition?

Consider the facts and compare:

Features / Benefits	80% ABA Models	90% VSA Models	90% CSA Models	The Competition
Spark Ignition Efficient & Trouble Free Direct Spark Ignition	Yes	Yes	Yes	Some Brands charge extra for Spark Ignition Some do not have it at all...Hot Surface Ignition
Four Speed Blower Comfort, Quiet and Efficient	Yes	Yes	Yes	Single or two-stage in most cases
Weldless Tubular heat Exchanger Heat Exchanger Tubes are machine pressed, no welds, and 20 year warranty	Yes	Yes	Yes	Welds can lead to potential problems
Every Furnace is Factory Fired & Tested Each furnace must pass a 34 point factory operational test. All sub-assemblies are run tested	Yes	Yes	Yes	In most cases other brands are batch tested
Blower compartment Door - Single door Allows access to full unit while running Easy service access with no door switches	Yes	Yes	Yes	Brands with two-door access are not as safe
Multi-Position Dedicated down flow	Yes	up flow	down flow/ horizontal	Separate Models needed in many cases
Compact Design/ Low Profile (height inches)	31 5/8	39 5/8	39 5/8	Allows room in low ceiling basements for AC coil

Features

We prove a pilot flame before we go to main burner ignition (currently only on 90% AFUE furnaces)
Furnace safety is a priority
Patented over heating shut off...3 strikes and you're out
Life cycle tested components
Quality products from AO Smith, Fasco, General Electric, Honeywell and Tested and retested
- Components are random tested on arrival
- Components into sub assemblies which are tested before they go to the line
- Assembly workers are trained to check the work of the previous assembly
- Every unit is fire tested on the line, and must pass 34 computerized operational checks before it is sent on to packaging
- Each furnace operates flawlessly before it leaves the factory

Compact Size
- Allows for add on high efficiency air filters
- Leaves plenum space for humidifiers
- Gives room for the addition of larger, high efficiency cooling coils
2" front clearance to combustible materials
Standardized 4" vent on all but the 40,000 btuh
Gas inlet from left, right, or top with no re-piping
Horizontal installations can vent from either end of the furnace
EAC and humidifier terminals
Excellent air flow
3-ton models to 80 mbh only 14½" wide
5-ton models to 120 mbh only 20½" wide
Exclusive Service E-Z® design

Low-Leak® blower compartment
Multi speed blower motors
Patented, tubular, no-weld heat exchanger
Every furnace comes with a 5-Year Parts Warranty / 20-Year Heat Exchanger Warranty.