The EBE Series Electric Downflow Furnace is actually two systems in one. As an air handler, it provides airflow for air conditioning and heat pump cooling requirements. As an electric furnace, its range of heating capacities make the EBE a perfect match for the heating requirements of almost any manufactured or modular home. The EBE17B is a 2nd Generation Electric Furnace with a 17 kW primary capacity with 56000 BTUs.