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Bryant Furnace Review

Modernize Rating: 4/5

Average Cost: $2,484 - $9,499

Bryant gas furnaces, known for quality and affordability, are manufactured by the same company behind Carrier and HEIL, offering a reliable heating solution. With costs ranging from $2,485 to $9,500, Bryant provides a range of efficient models suited to different climates, including the Preferred 912S series with 92.1% AFUE. Offering similar quality to Carrier at a lower price point, Bryant furnaces come with a competitive 10-year parts limited warranty, making them an attractive option for homeowners seeking efficiency and reliability.

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Bryant Gas Furnace Brand Review

Bryant gas furnaces are a great option for furnace replacement or installation. Bryant is considered one of the better home heating units and is manufactured by the same company that makes other top HVAC furnace brands such as Carrier, Payne, and HEIL. When you install a new Bryant central air conditioner or furnace you get a high quality home heating unit. Bryant is more affordable than some of the other furnace brands on the market today which makes it a great HVAC brand to consider.

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Bryant Furnace Costs to Install

The price a homeowner pays for a Bryant gas furnace ranges from $2,485 to $9,500. If you wanted to install a mid-tier Bryant Preferred 912S series furnace with up to 92.1% AFUE energy efficiency you can expect to spend around $1,694 for the replacement furnace unit alone and with new furnace installation and labor costs you will be looking at $3,765 in total installation costs. 

Bryant Replacement Furnace Costs by Model
Bryant Gas Furnace ModelUnit Only PriceInstallation CostsAFUE %
Legacy 310A$885$2,285 80%
Preferred 314A$1,432 $3,025 80%
Evolution 315A$1,452 $3,108 80%
Preferred 912S$1,694 $3,765 up to 92.1%
Legacy 912S$1,748 $3,782 up to 92.1%
Legacy 915S$1,882 $3,899 up to 96.2%
Preferred 925S$1,922 $2,532 up to 96.2%
Evolution 986T$2,382 $4,285 up to 96.7%
Preferred 925T$2,415 $4,298 up to 96.2%
Evolution 987M$2,560 $4,368 up to 98.3%

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Bryant vs. Carrier Furnaces

As discussed, Bryant furnaces are manufactured from the same place that creates Carrier gas furnaces. The new gas furnace units offered by each brand are exactly the same for the most part, where the two brands differ will be in cost. Bryant HVAC systems are usually less expensive than Carrier. The two brands are so similar that if you need HVAC repair you can usually interchangeably replace furnace parts from either brand. With Carrier you are paying more for brand name but an almost identical home heating unit.


What Bryant Furnace Model is Most Cost Effective for Your Climate?

If you are trying to decide what AFUE rating  you need from your new furnace, the first thing you will want to figure out is what is the most cost effective Bryant model for your home’s size and climate. A new home furnace needs to be able to handle the heating needs of your local climate based off of average temperatures during the colder months. We have separated each region of all 50 U.S. states below into a climate map to help give you an idea of what will be the best for option you.

  • Zone 1, 2, 3: – 80% AFUE
  • Zone 4: – 90% to 93% AFUE
  • Zone 5: – 93% to 95% + AFUE

 

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If you need a new Bryant furnace installed in Montana or anywhere in Zone 5 where the weather can get into freezing winter temperatures for a 2,000 square foot home, you will want to install a Bryant Preferred 925T furnace with 96.2% AFUE which will price out to around $2,415 for the furnace alone and with labor and installation costs will be around $4,298 in total.


Bryant Furnace Warranty

If you follow the directions and register for your Bryant furnace warranty within the 90 day grace period from when you purchase your new home heating unit you will get a competitive warranty for your HVAC system that will cover most issues dependent on your particular furnace model. The most common warranty provided from Bryant is the 10-year standard parts limited warranty.

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