Mid-range brand · Est. 1904
Bryant Furnaces
Bryant shares engineering and platforms with Carrier, offering nearly identical performance at a slightly friendlier price. The Evolution series brings modulating comfort and connected controls.
Bryant at a glance
Best for
Carrier-grade tech, friendlier price
Warranty
Lifetime heat exchanger + 10-yr parts (registered)
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded
1904 (USA)
Bryant pros & cons
Pros
- Shares Carrier platforms
- Evolution modulating comfort
- Good value-to-tech ratio
Cons
- Lower brand awareness
- Top features in Evolution only
Bryant furnace series
Bryant furnace models
Evolution 987M Modulating
Modulating · Lifetime heat exchanger
98%
AFUE
58
dB
4.8
Rating
Installed
$8,000 – $9,800
Preferred 926T Two-Stage
Two Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
96.5%
AFUE
65
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$6,500 – $8,300
Legacy 915S
Single Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
95%
AFUE
70
dB
4.2
Rating
Installed
$5,400 – $7,200
Evolution 96 (986T)
Two Stage · Lifetime heat exchanger
96%
AFUE
62
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$7,200 – $9,000
Preferred 80 (816T)
Two Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
80%
AFUE
66
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$5,700 – $7,500
Legacy 80 (310AAV)
Single Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
80%
AFUE
72
dB
4.2
Rating
Installed
$4,500 – $6,300
Bryant reviews
Quiet and efficient — bills dropped
"We went with a two-stage model on the recommendation here and it holds temperature perfectly. No more big swings between the thermostat cycling on and off."
— Sarah G., Mississauga · 2025-09-06
Smooth install, great comfort
"Got three quotes through the marketplace and picked the mid-tier option. Install was clean, the crew was respectful of our home, and everything works great."
— David M., Winnipeg · 2025-10-13
Exactly what we needed
"Survived our first -30 cold snap without a hiccup. Steady, warm, and the variable-speed blower is so quiet we forget it's running."
— Emily R., Burnaby · 2025-11-20
Warm house, lower gas bill
"The monthly payment made the high-efficiency model affordable. Rebate covered a big chunk and the savings on our bills basically cover the payment."
— Marc G., Surrey · 2025-12-27