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Kepler Essential One 96
The Kepler Essential One 96 is a single-stage, 96% AFUE gas furnace built for Toronto homeowners who want efficient, no-fuss heating without paying for features they won't use. It pairs a high-efficiency constant-torque blower with a heat exchanger backed by a limited-lifetime warranty, and it's ENERGY STAR certified. Megacity HVAC sizes and installs it across the GTA, with input capacities from 45,000 to 135,000 BTU/h to match homes from a small bungalow to a large detached.
Why Toronto Homeowners Choose the Kepler Essential One 96
A Good Fit If
Manufacturer Specs
- Series
- Essential One 96
- Efficiency (AFUE)
- 96%
- Heating stage
- Single-stage gas valve
- Blower motor
- Multi-speed high-efficiency constant-torque (up to ⅓ less energy)
- Heat input sizes
- 45,000 · 70,000 · 90,000 · 110,000 · 135,000 BTU/h
- Cabinet (090 model)
- 21" W × 27¾" D × 33" H (varies by size)
- Heat exchanger warranty
- Limited lifetime (with registration)
- Parts warranty
- 10-year limited
- Certifications
- ENERGY STAR® Certified · Low-NOx models available
Specs published by Kepler.
Models in the Kepler Series
| Model | Heat input | Cooling | Cabinet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96G1UH045BE12 | 44,000 BTU/h | 3 tons | 17½" |
| 96G1UH070BE12 | 66,000 BTU/h | 3 tons | 17½" |
| 96G1UH090CE16 | 88,000 BTU/h | 4 tons | 21" |
| 96G1UH110CE20 | 110,000 BTU/h | 5 tons | 21" |
| 96G1UH135DE20 | 132,000 BTU/h | 5 tons | 24½" |
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Kepler Essential One 96 — FAQ
Is 96% AFUE worth it over a cheaper 80% furnace?
AFUE measures how much of your fuel becomes usable heat. A 96% AFUE furnace turns about 96% of the gas into heat versus roughly 80% on an older mid-efficiency unit, so a larger share of every bill goes into your home instead of out the flue. In Toronto's long heating season that gap adds up year after year. We can walk you through the trade-off against the higher upfront cost during a quote.
What size Essential One 96 does my Toronto home need?
This furnace comes in heat inputs of 45,000, 70,000, 90,000, 110,000 and 135,000 BTU/h. The right size depends on your home's square footage, insulation, window count and layout — not just floor area. Oversizing causes short-cycling and uneven heat, so Megacity HVAC runs a proper load calculation before recommending a model rather than just matching whatever you have now.
What does the warranty actually cover?
The Essential One 96 carries a limited-lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger (the part most likely to be expensive if it ever fails) when you register the unit after installation, plus a 10-year limited warranty on parts. Registration matters — skip it and the heat exchanger coverage is shorter. We handle the registration as part of every install.
Does a furnace like this qualify for an Ontario rebate?
No. Current Ontario rebate programs apply to heat pumps and heat-pump water heaters, not standard gas furnaces — so the Essential One 96 isn't rebate-eligible. If lowering your energy bills through a rebate is a priority, ask us about heat pump options; those rebates are applied for through a program-registered contractor.
Get a Quote on the Kepler Essential One 96
Tell us about your home and we will give you honest pricing and sizing for the Kepler Essential One 96 — installed across Toronto and the GTA.
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