Daikin Furnace Review

A complete Daikin furnace review & buying guide, updated with all the latest brand information, including their top models and best value models, AFUE (efficiency) ratings, technology & features, warranty and guarantee info, and more. Get a free quote quickly & easily!

Welcome to the Daikin furnace brand overview page. Here, you’ll find every bit of vital information to help you make the smartest possible decision on your next furnace purchase.

From prices, specs, features, and warranty info, we can help you learn everything that you need about one of the top HVAC manufacturers in the world.

This guide will also provide a detailed model comparison that will break down Daikin’s top models and their efficiency ratings, specifications, price ranges, and features, so that you can make the right choice for your home while working within your budget.

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Daikin, at a glance

Strengths

• Large selection of high-efficiency furnace models
• Have a great reputation and presence in the global HVAC industry (after all, they are the parent company of Goodman and Amana)
• All high-efficiency models have secondary heat exchangers for condensing operation
• Primary heat exchangers are built to last
• Units rely on efficient, fuel-saving silicon nitride igniters
• Most high-efficiency units are low-NOx
• Ultra low-NOx models also available
• All models are backed by an excellent warranty
• Furnaces are powered by control boards with self-diagnostic capabilities
• Models are compatible with the Daikin Premium Air Cleaner
• Dependable, quality-made furnaces
• All high-efficiency models are ENERGY STAR® certified

Weaknesses

• Brand doesn’t offer too many novel features or technologies
• Some replacement parts can be expensive once the warranty runs out
• Must hire a knowledgeable and experience contractor for installation to avoid problems
• Furnaces can be more expensive than other brands
• Although Daikin has a lot of selection, a lot of their models are very similar

The Bottom Line

Daikin customers can enjoy reduced utility bills with the peace of mind of having invested in a heating system that is backed by comprehensive warranty coverage.

With consumer-focused incentives, Daikin is a company that you should consider if you’re looking for a high-efficiency furnace without the worry of expensive repairs.

Their furnaces fit firmly in the mid-range market. They won’t blow the competition away, but they get the job done for a reasonable price.

Daikin Customer Reviews

The homeowners we’ve spoken to say their Daikin furnaces are quiet, reliable, and efficient. They also say the units run well and have great features. What's more, people love that these furnaces make their homes a consistent temperature, especially when they have a modulating model or zoning system. Many homeowners also report lower gas or electricity bills after upgrading. Some customers have said they paid more for a Daikin furnace than they expected, but the excellent warranty coverage gave them peace of mind, and they are very satisfied with the purchase overall.

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Daikin Furnace Model Series Overview

The grades are based on our proprietary algorithm which compares a variety of criteria to make it easy to compare models across brands. Note that models with lower grades aren’t necessarily a bad choice, as lower cost models tend to have more basic features, warranty coverage, or efficiency ratings, which lowers the grade relative to more expensive models.

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Daikin Furnace Models and Prices

Daikin’s Entry-Level Furnaces

Average price for an entry-level furnace: $6,150 to $7,150

Models

DM96SN: Single-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. The primary heat exchanger in this unit is made with heavy-duty stainless steel and has a tubular construction for more reliable and longer-lasting operation.

DM96SN-U: Single-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. This is one of Daikin’s ultra-low NOx furnaces, so it has a special premix burner that mixes fuel and oxygen before combustion, resulting in more efficient operation and a lower environmental impact.

DC96SN: Single-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. Like other high-efficiency Daikin models, this furnace has a secondary heat exchanger that extracts additional energy from the exhaust gasses, resulting in more heat from the same amount of fuel.

Ideal For

Smaller homes in milder climates that don’t require a powerful furnace to contend with long periods of extreme cold. These furnaces are quite basic, but they are efficient, backed by an excellent warranty, and will be more affordable than mid-range or top-tier Daikin furnaces designed for colder climates.

Daikin’s Mid-Range Furnaces

Average price for a mid-range furnace: $6,650 to $7,650

Models

DM96TN: Two-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. This furnace has an insulated heat exchanger and blower compartment, which reduces air leakage to less than 2%. That means more efficient operation, better heat transfer, and less noise coming from the unit.

DC96TN: Two-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. Like other Daikin furnaces, this model has a self-diagnostic control board that monitors problems and stores error codes for faster diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs. Using the owner’s manual, homeowners can troubleshoot minor problems on their own.

DC96VC: Two-stage, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. This furnace is compatible with the Daikin One+ smart thermostat and other communicating equipment that enable you to set up geo-fencing, away modes, and schedules to control the temperature, air quality, and humidity in your home.

DM96SC-U: Two-stage, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. This is another ultra-low NOx furnace that’s great for environmentally conscious homeowners and people in places with air quality regulations. Unlike the other ultra-low NOx model, this one is compatible with communicating tech like Daikin’s smart thermostat.

DM96VC: Two-stage, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96%. This furnace uses a silicon nitride igniter to start the combustion process, so it doesn’t waste fuel with a pilot light. What's more, the ignition system won’t go out the way a pilot can, so it’s more reliable.

Ideal For

Medium to large homes and people who need a more powerful furnace that won’t leave you cold when the mercury drops. These two-stage furnaces will operate at the lower stage to save money, but they also have a high heat output to keep up with heating demands during deep freezes. Also can be good for people looking for a more sophisticated furnace, as some of them are compatible with communicating capabilities.

Daikin’s Top-Tier Furnaces

Average price for a top-tier furnace: $7,150 to $8,150

Models:

DC97MC: Modulating, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 97%. This furnace, like the others, is compatible with the Daikin Premium Air Cleaner, a more powerful furnace filter that improves indoor air quality by removing allergens, pollutants, and other contaminants from your home.

DM97MC: Modulating, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 98%. This is Daikin’s most efficient and most sophisticated furnace. It has a secondary heat exchanger, it’s compatible with communicating tech and the brand’s special filter, it has a self-diagnostic control board, and more.

Ideal For

No matter how cold your winters are, these powerful and efficient furnaces will keep your home warm for less, even if you have a large space to heat. They’ll deliver quiet and consistent heat all winter long thanks to the modulating burner and variable-speed blower motor. And if you're interested in technology, these furnaces are great because they're compatible with a smart thermostat that can turn them into communicating devices.

Recently Discontinued Daikin Furnaces

• DM96VE
• DC96VE
• DM96SE
• DC96SE
• DM96HS
• DC96HS
• DM92SE
• DM92SS
• DC92SS

Daikin Exclusive Features

Feature 1 – Daikin One+

Daikin One+ is Daikin’s proprietary smart thermostat that allows you to control, monitor, and program your furnace settings.

Beyond controlling the temperature of your home, the Daikin One+ thermostat also enables you to adjust the humidity and air quality in your home, ensuring maximum comfort throughout the winter and a healthy indoor environment.

Feature 2 – Daikin Comfort Control App

When you download the Daikin Comfort Control App on your smartphone or tablet, you can monitor and control your heating system from anywhere in the world with the touch of a few buttons.

Not only does this app help you ensure your home is always at the ideal temperature and comfort settings, but it can also save you money by allowing you to adjust heat settings to match your schedule.

Feature 3 – Daikin Premium Air Cleaner

The Daikin Premium Air Cleaner is a special furnace filter that’s compatible with some of the brand’s mid-range and top-tier models.

It is superior to standard furnace filters, and is capable of removing more than 85 percent of allergens, pollutants, bacteria, and other contaminants from the air, thereby keeping the air in your home fresher and cleaner.

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Warranty

Daikin offers some of the best furnace warranties in the business. Not only do they offer a lifetime heat exchanger warranty for all their furnaces, no matter what the tier, but they also have a longer parts warranty than their competitors.

Furthermore, almost all of their furnaces even come with a unit replacement warranty.

The specific warranty terms do depend on the tier and model, so let’s look at the terms for the different Daikin models:

To be eligible for these excellent warranty terms, you will have to register your new Daikin furnace within 60 days of having it installed. Daikin still offers warranties for unregistered furnaces, but the terms won’t be as long.

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DAIKIN- ABOUT THE COMPANY

Daikin originally began nearly a century ago in 1924 as a manufacturer of radiator tubes for aircraft. Roughly a decade later, the company started to produce refrigeration units for the Japanese Navy. In the 1950s, Daikin began to manufacture air conditions.

As an innovative and leading manufacturer of heating and air condition equipment, the company continues to leverage its cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions for Canadian residential customers to ensure a comfortable a home temperature and living environment.

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