Maytag Furnaces, Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners

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Maytag heat pumps, furnaces and central air conditioners and cooling products are manufactured under license by Nordyne, which also manufactures HVAC equipment under the brand names Frigidaire, Intertherm, Westinghouse, and Tappan. The Maytag Corporation (distinct from Nordyne), which markets kitchen appliances, also markets several room air conditioners.

Corporate History

Founded in 1893 by F.L. Maytag in Newton, Iowa, Maytag began as a farm implement company. Throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, Maytag evolved into a major appliance enterprise and acquired several other companies including Jenn-Air (1982) and Amana (2001). In 1986, Maytag became the Maytag Corporation. In 1997, Maytag became an Energy Star manufacturing partner. In 2002, Nordyne licensed the right to market HVAC equipment under the Maytag name.

Central Heating and Cooling

Nordyne's Maytag central air conditioners are sold with a variety of efficienies, from 13 SEER to 24.5 SEER. Similarly, Maytag heat pumps range in efficiency from 13 SEER to 22 SEER. Maytag furnaces range in efficiency from 80% AFUE to 97% AFUE.

Room and Portable Air Conditioners

Performa and Jade and offers central, room and portable air conditioners with low, mid, and high efficiency. They also market low and high efficiency gas and oil furnaces.

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Maytag's Warranty

Nordyne's warranties on Maytag HVAC equipment vary, depending on the model that you buy, and whether you register it within 60 days of installation. While terms vary, they range from 10 to an impressive 12 years.