Bryant Furnace Review

An in-depth Bryant furnace review and buying guide, updated with all the latest brand information, including Bryant’s top models, AFUE ratings, features, warranty info, and more. Get a free quote quickly & easily!

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There are a lot of details to consider when shopping for a Bryant furnace. We’ve gone in-depth to help you make an informed decision. This Bryant brand overview provides a detailed model comparison, which includes information about the AFUE ratings, price ranges, and cool features for each of their top furnaces.

The guide also goes over important information about the brand, warranty details, price points, and the exclusive features and technologies that are available with Bryant furnaces.

After reading through this furnace review, you'll be well-positioned to choose the perfect heating system for your home, your budget, and your comfort needs.

Also Read: The Best Furnaces for Canadians

The Bottom Line

Bryant is a great mid-range brand, especially if you’re looking for a decent deal on a furnace. They make fairly high-quality furnaces that have some excellent features for improved convenience and comfort, and this makes them a standout among both mid-range and economy brands.

Bryant furnaces are reported to be generally reliable units that perform well, and the ENERGY STAR certification means that you’ll have something that runs efficiently.

Further, even though their warranty is standard for furnaces, it will still cover you for many years in case parts or major components fail.

Bryant Customer Reviews

Most of the Bryant customers we’ve heard from are happy with their furnaces. People like that they have quiet operation and great features. Homeowners also say that the heating systems are energy efficient, reliable, and that they run well.

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Bryant Furnace Model Series Overview

The grades are based on our proprietary algorithm which compares a variety of criteria to make it easy to compare models across brands. Note that models with lower grades aren’t necessarily a bad choice, as lower cost models tend to have more basic features, warranty coverage, or efficiency ratings, which lowers the grade relative to more expensive models.

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Bryant Furnace Models and Prices

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Bryant’s Entry-Level Furnaces

Average price for an entry-level furnace: $4,200 to $5,200

Models

Legacy™ Series - 912S: Single-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 92.1%. This is the most basic high-efficiency furnace that Bryant offers. However, it’s no longer considered a high-efficiency unit in places with colder winters, namely Canada. In fact, this furnace probably isn’t available to Canadian homeowners because it won’t be able to contend with the colder weather.

Legacy™ Series - 935SA: Single-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 95%. This is an ultra-low NOx model that’s great for places like California, which have air quality management regulations. This is also a dual fuel furnace, meaning you can install it with a heat pump and the system will switch between the two heat sources depending on the external temperature to reduce energy costs.

Legacy™ Series - 916S: Single-stage, multi-speed furnace with an AFUE of 97%. This furnace is equipped with a secondary heat exchanger that traps flue gasses and condenses them to extract additional heat. Furnaces like this are more efficient because they can produce more heat with the same amount of fuel as a non-condensing furnace.

Ideal For

Legacy Series furnaces are all single-stage and likely won’t be powerful enough to heat larger homes in colder climates. Even the highly efficiency 916S will still perform best in smaller spaces or homes in milder climates, such as California or perhaps Vancouver Island—for the models that are available in Canada. These furnaces are good for homeowners who want simplicity. They don’t have any innovative technologies and the warranty is standard.

Bryant’s Mid-Range Furnaces

Average price for a mid-range furnace: $4,700 to $5,700

Models

Preferred™ Series - 926S: Single-stage, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 97%. This furnace has Bryant’s Fan On Plus technology when paired with a compatible thermostat. The feature enables you to choose the continuous fan operation speed for customized comfort control.

Preferred™ Series - 926T: Two-stage, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96.7%. This furnace gives you access to Bryant’s InteliSense™ Technology when you pair the system with an ecobee for Bryant smart thermostat. InteliSense gives you remote system diagnostics and real-time updates while also delivering operational data straight to your HVAC dealer for remote troubleshooting of problems.

Ideal For

Depending on the model, Preferred Series furnaces can perform well in most of North America. The single-stage model is suitable for small spaces and mild climates while the two-stage model can heat larger homes in colder areas. These furnaces are great if you're looking for a few extra bells and whistles because they both have InteliSense Technology for faster and more accurate repairs and maintenance.

Bryant’s Top-Tier Furnaces

Average price for a top-tier furnace: $5,200 to $6,200

Models

Evolution® - 935CA: Single-stage, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 95%. This is an ultra-low NOx furnace that produces 65% lower emissions than a standard low-NOx furnace. That’s thanks to the special component that optimizes the fuel and oxygen ratio before combustion to ensure cleaner burning and fewer NOx emissions.

Evolution® - 986T: Two-stage, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 96.7%. This furnace has Perfect Humidity technology. When you pair it with a compatible air conditioner or heat pump, it offers additional dehumidification throughout the summer. The variable-speed blower can also help to improve the energy efficiency of an A/C or heat pump.

Evolution® - 987M: Modulating, variable-speed furnace with an AFUE of 98.3%. This furnace has Perfect Heat technology, which just means the modulating burner can make incremental adjustments to the heating output as the external temperature fluctuates. Modulating furnaces are very precise and keep homes at a consistent temperature, regardless of what it’s doing outside.

Ideal For

Bryant’s Evolution furnaces will work all over North America, as long as you choose the right model for your climate. The ultra-low NOx furnace is perfect for California, whereas the two-stage and modulating models will heat larger spaces in colder temperatures. The two most expensive models also have a superior warranty that includes a separate unit replacement warranty, so they're a great investment for homeowners who want additional protection.

Recently Discontinued Bryant Furnaces

• Preferred™ Series - 925S
• Legacy™ Series - 915S
• Preferred™ Series - 922S

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Bryant Exclusive Features

 

Feature 1 – Perfect Heat®️

This technology keeps your home environment comfortable with even temperatures. It helps your furnace respond to fluctuating temperatures by adjusting temperature output accordingly to stabilize the temperature inside your home by monitoring current and past conditions.

Feature 2 – Fan On Plus™

Having this feature gives your system four different speeds of fan operation, so you can adjust the fan speed to your changing needs, and improve air circulation around your home.

All Preferred and Evolution furnaces are equipped with this technology, but you do need to pair the system with a compatible thermostat to control the feature.

Feature 3 – Hybrid Heat®️

Hybrid Heat is the name Bryant gives to their furnaces that are dual fuel compatible, meaning you have the option to combine your gas furnace with an electric heat pump.

By doing so, you can save on fuel and energy by using the most economical option, which will lower your heating bills. All Bryant furnaces have the Hybrid Heat option.

Feature 4 – TrueSense™

You’ll be notified when to change your filter thanks to the TrueSense dirty filter detection system. This keeps your furnace running in top shape, keeps the quality of your air consistent and clean, and can help to reduce service and maintenance requirements.

The filter cabinet itself allows for easy access to change the filter.

Feature 5 – SmartEvap™

Attaining the perfect humidity is easier with this feature. SmartEvap will work with your air conditioning system during the summer months to pull moisture out of the air, which will reduce cooling costs, make your home more comfortable, and reduce the potential for mold.

Feature 6 – QuietTech™

To cut back on operational noise from the furnace, the cabinet is insulated and operational features like the monoport burners run quietly to minimize sound. Other technology also blocks sound from leaving the furnace.

Feature 7 – PerfectLight

PerfectLight is the name for Bryant’s special hot surface igniter. All Bryant furnaces are equipped with PerfectLight, meaning they don’t rely on a pilot light to operate.

Not only does this reduce fuel waste, but it also increases the reliability of the furnace by eliminating maintenance problems related to the pilot system.

Feature 8 – Perfect Humidity

Perfect Humidity is another humidity control technology from Bryant that uses fan speeds to increase heating or cooling while also controlling humidity levels in the home.

To get this feature, however, you must pair your Bryant furnace with a compatible air conditioner or heat pump.

Feature 9 – InteliSense™ Technology

InteliSense is a special technology that sends data to your HVAC dealer about the operation of your furnace, including diagnostics and updates, so they can help you troubleshoot problems remotely. It also means HVAC technicians can come prepared when you need maintenance and service calls. InteliSense is only available with Bryant’s mid-range Preferred Series furnaces, and only when you pair the unit with an ecobee for Bryant smart thermostat.

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Warranty

 

Bryant has a similar warranty for most furnaces, but there are some exceptions. Here's a look at the warranty coverage for the different models:

When you buy a new Bryant furnace, make sure to register it within 90 days of installation. Otherwise, you'll only be eligible for their standard warranties, which aren't as long as the registered warranty terms aforementioned.

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BRYANT – ABOUT THE COMPANY

 

Bryant was founded in 1904 by Charles Bryant, with the idea of being a company that offers value to customers and builds trust with them through dependable heating and cooling.

They have a wide range of furnaces and strive to keep up with the changing innovations of the market. Like other top HVAC companies, Bryant is part of the UTC Building and Industrial Systems, providing for aerospace and building systems across the world.

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