Evolution™ 96 Variable-Speed Gas Furnace
Model 986T
Modern High-Efficiency Furnace
Exceptional Efficiency & Cozy Comfort
Choose the Model 986T with Perfect Heat® technology and up to 96.7% AFUE efficiency. It’s the perfect way to indulge your senses in consistently warm and impeccably controlled comfort all winter long.
As a part of your year-round comfort system, this variable speed furnace also provides welcome relief from hot, sticky summer humidity.
Contact us today for a free quote and discover the difference a modern furnace can make in your home.

Evolution™ 96 Variable-Speed Gas Furnace
Manage your utility costs with high-efficiency comfort: up to 96.7% AFUE.
Enjoy the ultra-quiet performance and even-temperature comfort of variable speed air delivery.
Two-stage operation allows longer, more consistent heating cycles on low stage for savings and comfort.
Perfect Heat™ technology means consistent comfort by adjusting system operation to changing conditions.
Perfect Humidity™ technology removes more moisture than a standard furnace during cooling operation (when installed with a matched air conditioner or heat pump).
Fan On Plus™ technology lets you choose between four speeds of continuous fan operation with a compatible control.
Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger upon timely registration.
10-year parts limited warranty upon registration upon timely registration.
Red Shield™ 10-year unit replacement warranty (heat exchanger failure only) upon timely registration.
10 Year Warranty!
Get a FREE Full Air Conditioner Replacement if the Compressor Fails.
That’s the power of the Bryant Red Shield™ 10-Year Replacement Warranty — exclusive protection that covers your entire air conditioner, not just repairs.
No hassle. No cost. Just confidence.
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Expert Installation. Full Support.
Zero Stress.
Zero Stress.
Installation
Free Installation
No hidden fees or surprise charges
Free Removal of Old Equipment
Eco-conscious and hassle-free
Clean Work Area
We protect your floors and clean up after ourselves
Old Equipment Recycling
Disposed of responsibly
Safety
Fully Licensed
All work completed by TSSA & Ontario College Of Trades licensed professionals
Electrical Connection
Professionally wired and properly grounded for your safety
Gas Reconnection
Properly labelled and leak-tested for your safety
636 Venting Installation
Meets the latest gas code requirements
Full System Commissioning
Tested for peak performance
Support
Parts & Labour Coverage
You’re fully protected
24/7/365 Customer Support
Help is always just a call away
Customer Walkthrough
We’ll show you how to use your new system effectively
Annual Maintenance Visits*
Keep your system running like new
*With purchase of low cost maintenance plan
Take advantage of our affordable financing options.
Enjoy flexible and easy monthly payments.
Superb service by Amit and his team. They suggested something which was inexpensive and immediate fixed the issue. I will certainly refer them to anyone needing HVAC services."
Efficiency
Management
- Gas Efficiency: Up to 96.7% AFUE.
- Electrical Motor Efficiency: Excellent.
- ENERGY STAR® Model 986T meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for high efficiency.
- Heating stages: Two-stage operation for efficiency and comfort.
- Summer savings: The variable-speed blower motor, with properly matched cooling system components, is the ideal choice for improving SEER (energy efficiency) during cooling season.
- Hybrid Heat® system capable: Allows gas furnace/heat pump system combinations for enhanced heating efficiencies.
Advanced
Technology
- SmartEvap™ technology: Provides additional summer duhumidification as a part of your air conditioning system.
- Blower Motor: Variable-speed, constant airflow, full featured ECM.
- Primary Heat Exchanger: Corrosion-resistant clamshell design of aluminized steel.
- Secondary Heat Exchanger: Fin-and-tube stainless steel.
- Gas Valve: Two-stage.
- Igniter: PerfectLight™ hot surface igniter (pilot-free).
- Fuel: Natural gas, convertible to liquid propane (LP).
- Capacity: 40,000 – 120,000 BTUH.
Conveniences &
Aesthetics
- TrueSense™ Dirty filter detection with Evolution control.
- Maintenance reminders with Evolution control.
- Profile: 4-way multipoise.
- Construction: Galvanized steel.
- Paint: Baked-on urethane base coat and polyester top coat.
1To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a Lifetime heat exchanger parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is reduced to 20-years (from Lifetime) on heat exchanger if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive the extended registered heat exchanger parts limited warranty period. See warranty certificate for details
2To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details.
3 Unit replacement limited warranty is not available to subsequent owners. The limited warranty period is five years if not registered within 90 days except in jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year unit replacement limited warranty. See limited warranty certificate at Bryant.com for complete details and restrictions.
*Bryant reserves the right to discontinue or change any specification or design without prior notice or obligation.