Carrier Gas Furnace Reviews – Carrier offers three different gas furnace Models of various efficiency’s and sizes for their gas furnaces. Carrier’s economy model gas furnace is the Comfort Series with AFUE ratings ranging from 80% AFUE to 96.5% AFUE. Next, is the Performance Series ranging from 80% AFUE to 96.7% AFUE. Furthermore, Carriers top models are the Infinity Series ranging from 80% AFUE to 98.5% AFUE. Lastly, depending on the model the capacities range from 38,000 BTU’s to 154,000 BTU’s.
- Carrier Warranties as Compared to Other Brands 90%
- Carrier Quality as Compared to Other Brands 95%
- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 90%
- Carrier Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 93%
- Overall Carrier Opinion from a Technical Perspective 85%
Carrier Gas Furnace Reviews | Consumer Ratings - Differences
There are differences between the economy models the top models. Top models have variable speed blowers and more sophisticated controls than the economical models. The top models have communication features with ability to hook up a lap top. Furthermore, this is for diagnostic tuning and troubleshooting while the lower models do not have this capability. Diagnostic abilities offer better gas furnace troubleshooting. Furthermore, all Carrier model gas furnaces are convertible from Natural Gas to LP Gas. Lastly, the cabinet construction from model to model uses the same materials and paint.
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Carriers Top Rated AFUE (up to)
Carrier Gas Furnace Model Comparison
| Carrier Gas Furnace Model Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Infinity® Series (Premium Model) | Performance Series (Mid-Range Model) | Comfort Series (Economy Model) |
| AFUE Ratings range from 80 to 96.7 | AFUE Ratings range from 80 to 96.7 | AFUE Ratings range from 80 to 95.5 |
| Lifetime heat exchanger limited warranty* | 20-year heat exchanger limited warranty* | Lifetime heat exchanger limited warranty* |
| Variable Speed ECM Blower | Variable Speed ECM blower (select models) | Fixed-speed blower motor |
| 2-Stage Heat | 2-Stage Heat (select models) | Single-stage operation |
| Fully Insulated Cabinet for sound and heat loss reduction | Fully insulated cabinet | Fully insulated cabinet |
| Two-speed inducer motor | Two-speed inducer motor (select models) | Fixed-speed inducer motor |
| Stainless steel fin-and-tube design secondary heat exchanger | Stainless steel fin-and-tube design secondary heat exchanger (select models) | Stainless steel fin-and-tube design secondary heat exchange (select models) |
| 10-year parts limited warranty | 10-year parts limited warranty | 10-year parts limited warranty |
| Select sizes meet ENERGY STAR® Gas Furnace qualifications | Select sizes meet ENERGY STAR® Gas Furnace qualifications | N/A |
Modulating Versus Two-stage Versus Single-stage
Pricing, Efficiency, and Return On Investment
Gas Furnace Pricing, Efficiency, and Return On Investment (ROI) Factors
| Pricing Versus Efficiency Return On Investment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Pricing Range for Initial Purchase and Subsequent Repairs outside of Warranty | ROI (Return On Investment) |
| 95% AFUE Plus | $$$$$ | 5 to 7 years depending on efficiency %* |
| 90% to 95% AFUE | $$$ | 7 to 10 years depending on efficiency %* |
| 80% to 90% | $ | Over 10 years* |
| *Many factors depend on ROI such as house insulation, personal usage preferences, duct work integrity, and other basic efficiency factors. Furnace AFUE rating is a high factor in the return. | ||
Warranties | Carrier Gas Furnace Reviews Consumer Ratings
Finally, ensure you register the warranty within the time frame given by Carrier. Furthermore, most HVAC manufacturer warranties only cover parts and not labor. Make certain to read the bottom line before the purchase especially for warranties. If they have an extended parts and labor warranty, no matter the brand, we recommend purchasing it. Lastly, pay close attention to the heat exchanger warranties. Furthermore, Carrier has a decent heat exchanger warranty but it does not cover labor unless it is available for a separate purchase.
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Carrier Gas Furnace Reviews | Consumer Ratings
Had our Carrier gas furnace for 4 years now. No complaints. We change our filter on a regular basis and it works fine.
We’ve had our Carrier for several years now and it has done good. Time to retire it soon. However, we will not be replacing it with a new Carrier since they announced they are moving to Mexico. We gotta support our people here so we are looking at Lennox and other manufacturers that make their equipment here in the good ole USA!!! Sorry Carrier but I think you made a mistake moving your production facilities out of the country. Sometimes it is more about the people you serve than a bottom line.
lennox is 100% made in Mexico
I didn’t know Stuttgart, AR, Marshalltown, IA, or Carrolton, TX was in Mexico. I’m gonna have to study up on my geography a little better. Thanks
I have reviewed 4 brands carrier,lennox,rheem, and trane and it appears no one can build a reliable furnace and air conditioning unit anymore. We are looking to replace a 20yr old carrier and are confused by all the negative reviews. Who can we turn to to get good information on these company’s? I know it comes down to the installer but after it is installed and problems come up then it lies on the manufacturing company’s to produce a reliable product, so who is a GOOD! reliable and responsible company we can look into.
and before you answer read the reviews.
We had a brand new Carrier Infinity 96 high efficiency furnace installed in a new house in 2006. In 2011, much of it was rusted out due to a malfunctioning heat exchanger — which was also sending carbon monoxide into our house — and the bill for all the repairs was about $2,000. Silly us, we assumed that the replacement heat exchanger would be better, but here we are needing that heat exchanger replaced in January, 2018. We are getting a new furnace, and it won’t be a Carrier.
I have a Carrier Infinity ICS Ultra Efficient gas furnace and now after 9 YEARS of use, The heat exchanger is supposed to be cracked , it’s going to cost me over a $1000.00 for repairs, the heating company suggests replace versus repair, because if a board goes out like they do at times it will cost $500./$1000. and the variable motor is $$$$$$$. SO a half used the furnace and paying out 1/3 of the new price it does not make sense to repair… In Now your ADDS suggest 20year lifespan… Where IS MY 11 more years of service???? I bought this “TOP OF the LINE” furnace on the belief it was the “BEST” and it would last for around 20plus years… Carrier 10 year Warranty seems to be a JOKE. Now I have to buy a new furnace, chances are it’s not going to be a CARRIER. UNless some $$$$ was knocked off for a 1/2 used trade in.
I had model 59SC5A (95% efficient) furnace and new AC installed in July of 2016. Yesterday turned the heat on via my wifi thermostat from work and arrived home to no heat. Called the installer after hours and had them come out on a Friday night at $145 just to walk in the door. Diagnosed with a bad gas valve and they DO NOT carry the part and have to order it and will not be repaired until next week. Tech said the part will be covered under warranty but not the labor which I find unacceptable for a $6500 purchase that is 2 years old. I will never recommend a Carrier product ever. This is a complete POS furnace that ruined completely ruined my weekend. Maybe Carrier wants to explain to my daughter why her sleepover party had to be cancelled!!!
I have a Carrier 58mta100-f-12116 93% efficiency furnace. Input is 100K BTU and output is 94K BTU. It was installed in 2006. I bought the house in 2017 and found out that the secondary heat exchanger has cracked and it caused rusting on the blower motor due to water dripping on it from the crack. Carrier said both heat exchangers are under warranty. But I have to pay for labor which is $1200. The contractor will also install a bigger air intake box too in this price. I need your suggestions on whether to go ahead with the repairs or just buy another brand furnace (like Amana) with 10 year parts and labor warranty.
12 years old? I would be leaning to replacing. Average life expectancy of HVAC equipment is approximately 15 years based on certain factors like proper installation and proper maintenance/upkeep. Proper installation is very important so make sure you choose a good, reputable contractor.
If your foolish enough to buy carrier make sure you register purchase b4 90 days or the parts warranty is cut in half. 5 years vs 10. You will need all the free parts you can get. Labor is charged so upkeep costs expensive enough. I will never buy carrier again. Maybe the warmer climate in Mexico their product will suffice. North Dakota no way.
I agree with Mark, I have a performance 96 MFG date is May 2011 installed in June 2011 . Serviced annually since it was installed. Over the last 14 months I have payed for a new inducer motor last year and anew secondary exchanger this year. I live in Canada so guaranteed to see -20 c and colder for a few months year . I’m not sure about the newer models but , in my opinion, they are a terrible furnace. I would not walk away from a Carrier I would run.
Installed a Carrier 96 Infinity model 58UVB in 2008. Wow, what junk! Exhaust motor replaced 3 times under warranty in 8 years. The last replacement I noticed the motor was redesigned…. ummm. And no other specs changed? ( Air intake from outside as standard not optional…etc. etc.) It stops running at -30 c every winter, just like a clock. If you buy a furnace, read that boring manual that comes with it, and ensure the correct install too… question everyone from the sales, to install, even the city code person who ” inspects the install and stamps it as a correct install”….even run the BTU needed calculator yourself and double check… otherwise you play the parts game for years after. ( I inspected my sisters 85 % Carrier, runs perfect for past 12 years. The parts look identical to my 96 % infinity… I think that’s the issue! They designed it using the same parts, but not the higher tolerances and wear needed) Good luck all !