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90+ Competitive Comparisons

DSI HSI

Engineering Precision Practical

Service able

Life span 3-5 yrs / 6-10 yrs

34” Cabinet (’92) INDUSTRY FIRST Industry benchmark Not everyone has one 90+ Mod (‘98) INDUSTRY FIRST Industry benchmark Not everyone has one yet, some are just Variable Speed blowers marketed as Mod’s Lifetime Replacement Warranty ONLY FURNACE MANUFACTURER On 90+s mods RGFE, RGFG, RGGE, RGJF (-)GFD, (-)GGD and (-)GJD A few have 5 yr, rest do not have a replacement warranty Direct Spark Ignition (except GFG) – ONLY FURNACE MANUFACTURER Everyone else - Hot Surface Ignition . DSI is also used in ovens and stoves

Rheem Gas Furnace Heritage

NEW Feature EcoNet Has Feature Does not have Feature Partial feature

New Ruud vs Market

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Ruud Carrier Trane Lennox York Nordyne ICP Goodman

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RGFG/RGGE/RGJF

59MN7 XC95M SLP98V YP9C/ TM9M/TP9C

PGC2MQ G9MAC GMVM96 / GCVM96

DSI ●

95+ AFUE ● RGFG ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

ECM ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Serial Comm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

7 segment LED ● Dual ● Single ● Dual

33-35” ● ● ● ● ● ●

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XV95 EL296V TM9V PGC2T-VS G9MVT GMVC95/ GCMVC95

DSI ●

95+ AFUE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

ECM ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Serial Comm ● U96V ● ● ●

7 segment LED ● Dual ● Single ● Single ● Dual

33-35” ● ● ● EL296V ● ● ●

LL HX Warranty ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

http://www.trane.com/Residential/Products/Furnaces/XC95m-Furnaces

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RGRL/R96P RGRK/RGTK

XL95 TM9T PGC2T/ TL-L

GMH95/ GCH95

DSI ●

95+ AFUE ● RGRL/R96P

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7 segment LED

● R96P

33-35” ● ● ●

LL HX Warranty

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R95T 59SP5 /TP5/SP2

XT95 EL296E EL195E

TM9X MGC2TC/ TL

G9MXT/ G9MXE

GME95

DSI ●

95+ AFUE ● ● 59SP/TP ● ● ● ● ● ●

Single-Stage ● ● ● ● ● ● MXE

2-Stage ● TP5 ● 296E ● ● MXT ●

7 segment LED

● ● 296E

33-35” ● ● ● ● ● ●

LL HX Warranty

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R95P 59SC5 XR95 ML195

TM9S/ TG9S

MGC SD/ SM

N9MSE

DSI ●

95+ AFUE ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

7 segment LED

●

33-35” ● ● ● ● ● ●

LL HX Warranty

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R92P 59SC2 XB90 ML193 MGC SC/ SL

N9MSB GKS9

DSI ●

92.1+ AFUE ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

7 segment LED

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33-35” ● ● ● ●

20 Year HX Warranty

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All Ruud New 90s Furnaces Feature Fact Benefit

PlusOne Ignition System Direct Spark Ignition

Only OEM using on residential product DSI used on commercial HVAC products & various home appliances ( oven/stoves)

Reliability < 0.03% defects Reduced service calls Greater Customer satisfaction

4 way Multi poise All units can be installed UF, HZ or DF Easy ordering - no dedicated skus Gives contractor added installation flexibility at the job site

More Venting options 8 vs 3 Longer vent lengths- 2” & 3” PVC Approved for Polypropylene systems

Gives contractor added installation flexi ability at the job site and more product applications/installations

PlusOne Water Management System

Rheem exclusive – patent pending Blocked drain sensor, marked hoses & condensate trap relocation

Improved diagnostics Faster, easier , simpler installation

Patented tubular HX Improved air flow and up to 30% reduction in blower watts

Avg SEER improvement- HVAC system Quiet operations

34” cabinet Rheem pioneered Installation flexibility

Blower shelf rail system 2 screws & pull out blower assembly Improved Service ability

Hemmed Edges Jackets and doors Improved door seal <2% air leak

¼ turn door fasteners No tools required to access internal items Faster set up and service calls

PlusOne Diagnostics 7 segment LED Faster, more accurate diagnostics

Dip switches on IFC Preferred by contractors over jumpers Faster install, easier more accurate system set up

All major parts – front access ¼’ or 5/16” fasteners Less tools to carry, faster service calls

New Collector box design replaceable Faster service calls and less expensive repair vs entire HTX

Zero Clearance DF Alls units – one kit No dedicated skus or multiple kits

QR code All documents available On site resource for installer or technician

Competitor Overview : Warranties

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Competitive Overview vs Carrier

NEW Feature RheemNet

9 Has Feature Does not have Feature Partial feature

Ruud vs. Carrier 90+ AFUE Products

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U98V U96V R96P

R95T R95P

R92P

2-Stage Single-Stage Modulating Two-Stage Single-Stage

59TN6

Variable-speed

up to 96.7% AFUE

59TP5

up to 96.7% AFUE

No 2 Stage PSC

59SP5

up to 96.5% AFUE

59SC5

up to 95.5% AFUE

59SC2

Builder

92% AFUE

59SP5 59SC5

59MN7

Modulating

59MN

Variable-speed

up to 98.5% AFUE

59SC2

U96V

Ultra Series

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

R96P

Achiever Plus Series

96% AFUE

U98V

Ultra Series

Up to 98% AFUE

Modulating 2-Stage Single-stage Single-stage Modulating 2-Stage Single-stage Single-stage

59TN6

59TP5

R95T


95% AFUE

Constant Torque

R95P

Achiever Series

95% AFUE

R92P

Achiever Series

92% AFUE

Rudd vs. Carrier

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Ruud Igniter Carrier Igniter

DSI ignition Indefinite lifespan Field serviceable Less than 0.03% fail

DSI is used in by all OEMS in Commercial HVAC product and in household ovens and stoves

Hot Surface ignition Lifespan of 10 years or less When it fails, it must be replaced

Diagnostics

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Up flow position dip switch #1 Off

Down flow position dip switch #1 On

7 segment LED and LED

Not an option on Carrier controls

7 segment LED- all units from 92% SS to 98 Mod provides alphanumeric status code

Ruud Carrier

Blocked drain sensor

• Industry exclusive (Rheem proprietary) • No moving parts • Faster & easier installation • Self priming feature • Increased product life & reliability • Improved diagnostics

• Factory installed multi-position (no field conversion required) • Variable speed inducer capable (not pressure dependant)

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Water Management System

Ruud Carrier

Pressure switches

Standard black unmarked hoses

Blocked Drain Sensor

Sight glass and door design

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Ruud 2- Top & bottom hemmed edge design provides tight fit and seal

Carrier Zero sigh glasses Flimsy door design poor sealing

Heat Exchanger

Ruud

• Improved air flow from a controlled wrinkle bend

technology

• Up to 30% reduction in blower watts

Carrier

• Crimped 2 piece unit

Zero Clearance Down Flow

Ruud

• One kit for all units

• Service Blower with kit in place

Carrier

• Kit

• Need to remove to service Blower

Competitive Overview vs Trane



Ruud vs. Trane 90+ AFUE Products

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Two-Stage Single-Stage XV95

Variable-speed

up to 96.7% AFUE

XL95

2 stage PSC

Up to 96% AFUE

XT95/XT90

Constant Torque

up to 95% AFUE

XR95

Deluxe

up to 95% AFUE

XB90

Builder

up to 92% AFUE

XT90 XT95 XR95

XC95m

Modulating

XV95 XL95

XC95m

95% AFUE

XB90

Modulating 2-Stage Single-stage Single-stage

U98V U96V R96P

R95T R95P

R92P

2-Stage Single-Stage Modulating

U96V

Ultra Series

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

R96P


96% AFUE

U98V

Ultra Series

Up to 98% AFUE


R95T


95% AFUE

Constant Torque

R95P

Achiever Series

95% AFUE

R92P

Achiever Series

92% AFUE

Multi poise

Ruud

One sku, all families – all 4 position

True 4 position Multi-poise

Trane 40” cabinets 2 skus per family UF/HZ or DF/ HZ

Ruud vs. Trane

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Ruud Igniter Access Trane Igniter Access

34” tall design DSI ignition

Indefinite lifespan Field serviceable Less than 0.03% fail

40” tall design Hot Surface ignition

Must remove 2 doors to access Limited space for screwdriver

(just over 2”) to remove igniter Lifespan of 10 years or less When it fails, it must be replaced


Cabinet details

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Ruud – Hemmed edges

•Easier to install, no more sharp edges •More robust cabinet and door, provides structural integrity in horizontal position •Improved door seal , meets ES 4.0 < 2% air leakage criteria

Trane – press formed edges

•Jacket has sharp edges

Diagnostics

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Colored LED’s




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Ruud Trane

Pressure switches



Marked hoses

Heat Exchanger

Ruud

• Extruded one piece patented tube design

• Improved air flow from a controlled wrinkle bend technology


Trane

• Crimped 2 piece unit

• Heat will eventually affect seal of crimp


Ruud



Trane

• Dedicated unit

• Need to remove piping to service Blower

Competitive Overview vs Lennox



Ruud vs. Lennox 90+ AFUE Products

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Two-Stage Single-Stage EL195E

Constant Torque

95% AFUE

ML195

95% AFUE

ML193

Builder

93% AFUE

EL195E SLP98V

Modulating

EL296V EL296E

SLP98V

up to 98.2% AFUE

ML195

ML193


U98V U96V R96P

R95T R95P

R92P


U96V

Ultra Series

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

R96P


96% AFUE

U98V

Ultra Series

Up to 98% AFUE

Modulating 2-Stage Single-stage

R95T


95% AFUE

Constant Torque

R95P

Achiever Series

95% AFUE

R92P

Achiever Series

92% AFUE

Single-stage

EL296V

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

EL296E

Constant Torque

96% AFUE

No 2 Stage PSC

http://www.lennox.com/products/furnaces/SLP98V/

http://www.lennox.com/products/furnaces/G61V/

http://www.lennox.com/products/furnaces/EL195/

http://www.lennox.com/products/furnaces/ML193/

Multi poise

Ruud One sku, all families – all 4 position True 4 position Multi-poise

Lennox Depends on family 33” cabinets 2 skus per family

Ruud vs. Lennox

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Ruud Igniter Access Lennox Igniter Access

Modulating models Full modulation – up and down Comfort– tighter temperature control


Difficult to service blower & burner Have to remove secondary doors

Modulating models Only modulates up Sacrifice comfort/temperature control

Hot Surface ignition Lifespan of 10 years or less When it fails, it must be replaced Difficult to access igniter


Sight glass and door design

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Ruud 2- Top & bottom

Lennox No external sight glasses Have to remove door

Cabinet and door details

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Lennox – press formed edges

•Jacket and door have sharp edges

Diagnostics

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7 segment LED and LED

Ruud

Lennox




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Ruud Lennox

Pressure switches

Standard black un marked hoses


Marked hoses

Heat Exchanger

Ruud

• Extruded one piece patented tube design

• Improved air flow from a controlled wrinkle bend technology


Lennox

• Clam shell 2 piece unit

• Heat will eventually affect seal of crimp


Ruud



Lennox

• sku

• Need to remove vent piping to service Blower

Competitive Overview vs York



Ruud vs. York 90+ AFUE Products

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Two-Stage Single-Stage TM9V

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

TM9T

2 stage PSC

96% AFUE

TM9X

Constant Torque

95.5% AFUE

TG9S

1 stage PSC

95.5% AFUE

TM9X T/YP9C TM9M

Modulating

TM9V TM9T

TP9C/YP9C

up to 98% AFUE

TM9M

up to 97% AFUE

TG9S


U98V U96V R96P

R95T R95P

R92P


U96V

Ultra Series

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

R96P


96% AFUE

U98V

Ultra Series

Up to 98% AFUE


R95T


95% AFUE

Constant Torque

R95P

Achiever Series

95% AFUE

R92P

Achiever Series

92% AFUE

Single-stage

http://www.yorkupg.com/NewInfo.asp?id=2827




Ruud vs. York

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Ruud Igniter Access York Igniter Access

34” tall design DSI ignition

Indefinite lifespan Field serviceable Less than 0.03% fail

33” tall design Hot Surface ignition

Lifespan of 10 years or less When it fails, it must be replaced


Diagnostics

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Colored LED YP9C

Ruud York




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Ruud York

Pressure switches



Marked hoses

Blower Mount

Ruud– robust rubber vibration isolators York – rubber washer

• 4 per blower

• Up to 20% reduction in noise

• Quiet system operation

rubber vibration isolators


Ruud



York


Competitive Overview vs Goodman



Ruud vs. Goodman 90+ AFUE Products

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Two-Stage Single-Stage GMVC95

GCV95

Variable-speed

95% AFUE

GME95

96% AFUE

Constant Torque

GMH95

GCH95

95% AFUE

GKS9

up to 92.1% AFUE

Modulating

GMVC95/GCVC95 GMH95/GCH95

GME95

GKS9


U98V U96V R96P

R95T R95P

R92P


U96V

Ultra Series

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

R96P


96% AFUE

U98V

Ultra Series

Up to 98% AFUE


R95T


95% AFUE

Constant Torque

R95P

Achiever Series

95% AFUE

R92P

Achiever Series

92% AFUE

Single-stage

GMVM96/GCVM96

GMVM96

GCVM96

Variable-speed

Up to 96% AFUE

Multi poise

Ruud One sku, all families – all 4 position True 4 position Multi-poise

Goodman DF/ HZ DF UF UF/HZ

Door fasteners

Ruud– ¼ turn door fasteners Goodman – hex head screws

No tools required which provides easier access Requires nut driver

to internal components for initial set up and/or

for conversation from UF to DF or HZ.

nut driver or

required to remove fasteners

Ruud vs. Goodman

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Ruud Igniter Access Goodman Igniter Access


Hot Surface ignition Lifespan of 10 years or less When it fails, it must be replaced

Very limited product offering No single-stage 95% models

Flimsy construction DSI is used in by all OEMS in Commercial HVAC product and in household ovens and stoves

Cabinet details

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Goodman – press formed edges

•Jacket and door have sharp edges

Diagnostics

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Dual 7 segment LED on ComfortNet Systems and

LED all other units

GKS9




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Ruud Goodman

Pressure switches

Standard black un marked hoses


Marked hoses


Ruud



Goodman


Competitive Overview vs ICP



Ruud vs. Heil (ICP) 90+ AFUE Products

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Two-Stage Single-Stage Modulating


U98V U96V R96P

R95T R95P

R92P


U96V

Ultra Series

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

R96P


96% AFUE

U98V

Ultra Series

Up to 98% AFUE


R95T


95% AFUE

Constant Torque

R95P

Achiever Series

95% AFUE

R92P

Achiever Series

92% AFUE

Single-stage

G9MVT

Variable-speed

95% AFUE

G9MXT

Constant Torque

95 % AFUE

G9MXE

Constant Torque

95% AFUE

N9MSE

95% AFUE

N9MSB

Builder

92.1% AFUE

G9MXE G9MVT G9MXT

N9MSE

N9MSB

G9MAC

G9MAC

Variable-speed

Up to 97% AFUE

Competitive Overview vs Nordyne



Ruud vs. Nordyne 90+ AFUE Products

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Two-Stage Single-Stage Modulating


U98V U96V R96P

R95T R95P

R92P


U96V

Ultra Series

Variable-speed

96% AFUE

R96P


96% AFUE

U98V

Ultra Series

Up to 98% AFUE


R95T


95% AFUE

Constant Torque

R95P

Achiever Series

95% AFUE

R92P

Achiever Series

92% AFUE

Single-stage

PGC2T- VS

Variable-speed

95.1% AFUE

PGC2T/TL-L

2Stage PSC

95.1% AFUE

MGC2TC/TL

Constant Torque

95.1% AFUE

MG7SD/MG7SM

Deluxe

95% AFUE

MG7SC/MG7SL

Builder

92.1% AFUE

MG7SD MG7SM

PGC2T-VS PGC2T/TL-L MCC2TC/TL

PGC2MQ

PGC2MQ

Variable-speed

Up to 97% AFUE

MG7SC MG7SL

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