Premium brand · Est. 1915
Carrier Furnaces
Carrier invented modern air conditioning and brings that engineering pedigree to its Infinity, Performance, and Comfort furnace series. Greenspeed Intelligence modulating models are among the most efficient available.
Carrier at a glance
Best for
Balanced premium performance
Warranty
Lifetime heat exchanger + 10-yr parts (registered)
Headquarters
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Founded
1915 (USA)
Carrier pros & cons
Pros
- Greenspeed modulating tech
- Excellent reliability record
- Wide accessory ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Top features locked to Infinity series
Carrier furnace series
Carrier furnace models
Infinity 98 (59MN7)
Modulating · Lifetime heat exchanger
98.5%
AFUE
58
dB
4.8
Rating
Installed
$9,100 – $10,900
Infinity 96 (59TN6)
Two Stage · Lifetime heat exchanger
96.7%
AFUE
63
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$7,800 – $9,600
Performance 96 (59TP6)
Two Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
96%
AFUE
66
dB
4.5
Rating
Installed
$6,700 – $8,500
Comfort 95 (59SC5)
Single Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
95%
AFUE
70
dB
4.2
Rating
Installed
$5,500 – $7,300
Infinity 80 (59MN7-80)
Two Stage · Lifetime heat exchanger
80%
AFUE
64
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$7,200 – $9,000
Performance 96 Upflow (59TP6-96)
Two Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
96.5%
AFUE
65
dB
4.4
Rating
Installed
$6,500 – $8,300
Comfort 80 (58CVX)
Single Stage · 20 yr heat exchanger
80%
AFUE
72
dB
4.2
Rating
Installed
$5,200 – $7,000
Commercial XLC Packaged (48XLC)
Modulating · Lifetime heat exchanger
96%
AFUE
60
dB
4.7
Rating
Installed
$11,600 – $13,400
Carrier reviews
Professional from quote to install
"Survived our first -30 cold snap without a hiccup. Steady, warm, and the variable-speed blower is so quiet we forget it's running."
— Karen R., Burnaby · 2025-05-02
Best decision for our home
"The monthly payment made the high-efficiency model affordable. Rebate covered a big chunk and the savings on our bills basically cover the payment."
— Olivia G., Surrey · 2025-06-09
Even heat in every room
"Replaced our 20-year-old furnace and the difference is night and day. The house heats evenly and it's noticeably quieter. Our gas bill dropped about 25% over the winter."
— Greg M., Toronto · 2025-07-16
No more cold spots
"The installer walked us through the financing and rebates, handled all the paperwork, and had us up and running in a day. Couldn't be happier with the comfort."
— Mike R., Calgary · 2025-08-23