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Lennox Elite Series EL196E
The Lennox Elite Series EL196E is rated up to 96% AFUE and delivers single-stage heating; Lennox lists it as part of its current Elite Series as of 2026-09-09.
Series rating plate
- Family code
- EL196E
- Tier
- Elite Series
- Burner
- Single-stage
- Blower
- ECM, constant torque (variable-speed)
- AFUE claim
- Up to 96% AFUE
- Fuel
- Natural gas / Propane
- Positions
- Control
- Lennox controls by generation; documented from the installation manual as records are verified.
- Production
- Current Lennox family listed on lennox.com as of 2026-09-09; introduction year to be read from official product data.
- Status
- Current · Canadian availability not verified
The EL196E sits in Lennox's Elite Series. As of 2026-09-09 it is listed on Lennox's official site, which rates it up to 96% AFUE. It is a condensing furnace, so an installation uses plastic (PVC/CPVC) venting and needs a condensate drain.
The EL196E delivers single-stage heating and uses an ECM constant-torque blower, as stated on Lennox's official product page (read 2026-09-09). Model-by-model capacities, cabinet sizes and clearances come from Lennox product data and installation literature, which this site adds to each record as it is verified; until then the rating plate remains the authority for the exact model.
BC Wide services EL196E furnaces across Greater Vancouver: diagnosis and error-code reads, repairs, tune-ups and maintenance, and replacement with an equivalent current model. Technicians work from the full rating-plate model number, so family-level pages like this one are an entry point rather than a substitute for the model record.
Highlights from the manufacturer's product data
- Up to 96% AFUE gas furnace
- Staging: single stage
- Blower: ECM constant torque
- Condensing, plastic venting
Models in this series
EL196UH030XE36B
Lennox EL196UH030XE36B
Registry-verified EL196UH030XE36B gas furnace: Up to 96% AFUE, listed in Canada's NRCan EnerGuide registry (2026-09-09).
EL196UH045XE36B
Lennox EL196UH045XE36B
Registry-verified EL196UH045XE36B gas furnace: Up to 96.6% AFUE, listed in Canada's NRCan EnerGuide registry (2026-09-09).
EL196UH070XE36B
Lennox EL196UH070XE36B
Registry-verified EL196UH070XE36B gas furnace: Up to 96.1% AFUE, listed in Canada's NRCan EnerGuide registry (2026-09-09).
EL196UH090XE48C
Lennox EL196UH090XE48C
Registry-verified EL196UH090XE48C gas furnace: Up to 96.3% AFUE, listed in Canada's NRCan EnerGuide registry (2026-09-09).
EL196UH110XE60C
Lennox EL196UH110XE60C
Registry-verified EL196UH110XE60C gas furnace: Up to 96.4% AFUE, listed in Canada's NRCan EnerGuide registry (2026-09-09).
Capacity and width variants documented on this site. Values from the manufacturer's product data; “—” means not published there.
| Size | Input high (BTU/h) | Input low (BTU/h) | Output high (BTU/h) | AFUE upflow (%) | AFUE down/horiz (%) | Width (in) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL196UH030XE36B* | 30,000 | — | 29,000 | 96 | 96 | — | Model page |
| EL196UH030XE36B-* | 30,000 | — | 29,000 | 96 | 96 | — | Variant |
| EL196UH045XE36B* | 44,000 | — | 43,000 | 96.6 | 96.6 | — | Model page |
| EL196UH045XE36B-* | 44,000 | — | 43,000 | 96.6 | 96.6 | — | Variant |
| EL196UH070XE36B* | 66,000 | — | 64,000 | 96.1 | 96.1 | — | Model page |
| EL196UH070XE36B-* | 66,000 | — | 64,000 | 96.1 | 96.1 | — | Variant |
| EL196UH090XE48C* | 88,000 | — | 86,000 | 96.3 | 96.3 | — | Model page |
| EL196UH090XE48C-* | 88,000 | — | 86,000 | 96.3 | 96.3 | — | Variant |
| EL196UH110XE60C* | 110,000 | — | 107,000 | 96.4 | 96.4 | — | Model page |
| EL196UH110XE60C-* | 110,000 | — | 107,000 | 96.4 | 96.4 | — | Variant |
Venting
Condensing: vented with plastic (PVC/CPVC) pipe per Lennox installation instructions; condensate drainage required.
Factory natural-gas rating; the rating plate states the fuel. Fuel changes on gas appliances belong to licensed technicians using the manufacturer's conversion procedure.
Controls and integrations
- Standard 24 V thermostat control; staging behaviour follows the thermostat call (or Lennox communicating controls where the family supports them).
- Controller- and model-specific setup is documented in the Lennox installation instructions for this family.
Fault codes for this series
No codes documented yet for this series. See the Lennox index.
Manuals and documents
Questions people ask
Does BC Wide service the EL196E?
Yes. BC Wide's published furnace-brands list includes Lennox, and its technicians diagnose, repair, maintain and replace Lennox gas furnaces from the rating-plate model number across Greater Vancouver. Call 604-473-9690.
Is the EL196E still sold?
Lennox's official site lists this family as of 2026-09-09 (source on this page). Canadian sale availability is confirmed by a Lennox dealer; this site's Canadian-availability label is updated as official evidence is read.
Where do I find the exact model of my EL196E?
On the rating plate inside the blower door: Lennox model numbers start with the family code, for example EL196E, followed by cabinet and size characters. Send the full number to BC Wide for parts and service confirmation.
Talk it through before you decide
A consultation covers sizing, staging, venting and whether a heat pump belongs in the plan. No purchase required.