The Carrier Infinity 96 is a precision-engineered gas furnace with IdealHumidity� to ensure a constant, comfortable temperature in the home. The Infinity 96 is Energy Star rated in all sizes, with an AFUE of up to 96.7%. This is a two-stage, 4-way multipoise model with a variable speed blower motor. It will operate in low stage up to 90% of the time to prevent temperature swings, save energy, and provide quieter performance. The design of the Carrier Infinity 96 Furnace is CSA certified. The Infinity 96 is part of Carrier’s Infinity Series furnace line.
Bought the furnace and less than a year out of warranty the ventor motor has died. Carrier would not stand behind the product. For a “so-called” premium product (at least one with a premium price), I would have expected better reliability and at least a customer service department that gave a damn. Parts are very expensive – better to stay away from carrier and buy a product from a manufacturer that is reliable.
Ontario, Canada
"Infinity is Total CRAP! Will never buy carrier again…"
1.0 rating
Very Unsatisfied
Have Infinity hvac system installed brand new in one of my rentals and has had to be serviced at least 3 times a year. Average cost is around $400 for labor and they always have to wait for a part which is “covered” under warranty! Both ac & heat are a problem. Will be going with Trane or sears for other properties. CARRIER SUCKS!
Alexandria VA
"Warm and fuzzy from our Carrier furnace!"
5.0 rating
Very Satisfied
We love our Carrier furnace (Infinity 96). The heat is always consistent. It is quiet and it heats our house very evenly. We’re moving now and planning on upgrading the furnace in the new place – I don’t think that we’ll choose any other brand.
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5.0 rating
Very Satisfied
I have been installing Carrier furnaces since 2000. I have lost count of how many 96% Infinity 58MVB / 58MVP furnaces we have installed and honestlty would not use anything else. As a contractor I can sleep at night knowing that our installations are up and in operation keeping our clients warm and coo, 24/7. For ownership, if I put them in, 88HVAC owns the responsibility of keeping the unit running. They are quiet, long lasting and trouble-free. My mom has one, her neighbor, and my cousins all have a 58MVB in their homes. Oh, by the way, Carrier are at the apex of their brand. Their other brands are good, but are not Carrier. I had two inducers fail on me, on board in the last 6 years. And Carrier replaced it immediately under warranty, no hassles.
Comments on HVAC-Talk message boards and heating contractor sites are mixed in opinion but generally favor the Carrier equipment:
In the HVAC-Talk forums some posters claim that Carrier’s air blowers and inducer motors are loud and rattling but do run consistently and provide good results.
Others in the HVAC-Talk forums state that Carrier requires a considerable amount of precision and maintenance to run, but the wiring is easy and consistent with industry standards, and repairs are very easy to conduct.
One author at the HVAC-Talk forums claimed that a Carrier’s inducer motor failed after 13 years and was easy to fix.
Another person, presumably a professional in the heating and cooling industry, insisted Carrier was one of the best brands on the market, in engineering, performance, and dependability.
Carrier Infinity 96 Model Numbers
The Infinity 96 is available in different models which vary in efficiency and capacity.
Model Number
AFUE
BTUs per Hour
58MVB040-14*
96.6
40,000
58MVB040-14**
95
40,000
58MVB040-14***
96.1
40,000
58MVB040-14x
96.6
40,000
58MVB040-14xx
95
40,000
58MVB040-14xxx
96.1
40,000
58MVB060-14*
94.1
60,000
58MVB060-14**
92.7
60,000
58MVB060-14***
93.7
60,000
58MVB060-14x
94.1
60,000
58MVB060-14xx
92.7
60,000
58MVB060-14xxx
93.7
60,000
58MVB080-14*
94.1
80,000
58MVB080-14**
92.7
80,000
58MVB080-14***
93.7
80,000
58MVB080-14x
94.1
80,000
58MVB080-14xx
92.7
80,000
58MVB080-14xxx
93.7
80,000
58MVB080-20*
94.1
80,000
58MVB080-20**
92.7
80,000
58MVB080-20***
93.7
80,000
58MVB080-20x
94.1
80,000
58MVB080-20xx
92.7
80,000
58MVB080-20xxx
93.7
80,000
58MVB100-20*
94.1
100,000
58MVB100-20**
92.7
100,000
58MVB100-20***
93.7
100,000
58MVB100-20x
94.1
100,000
58MVB100-20xx
92.7
100,000
58MVB100-20xxx
93.7
100,000
58MVB120-20*
94.1
120,000
58MVB120-20**
92.7
120,000
58MVB120-20***
93.7
120,000
58MVB120-20x
94.1
120,000
58MVB120-20xx
92.7
120,000
58MVB120-20xxx
93.7
120,000
58UVB060-14
95
60,000
58UVB080-14
95
80,000
58UVB080-20
95
80,000
58UVB100-20
95
100,000
58UVB120-20
95
120,000
Infinity 96 Warranty
The Carrier Infinity 96 Furnace comes with a 10-year limited warranty on parts and a lifetime heat exchanger limited warranty. An optional labor warranty is available.
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