Performance™ 97 Gas Furnace
59TP7
Smart comfort, enhanced efficiency, and quiet performance.
The Carrier Performance 97 Gas Furnace with InteliSense™ Technology is built to deliver a comfortable, reliable heating experience. With up to 97% AFUE efficiency, this furnace can help reduce heating expenses while lowering your carbon footprint. Two-stage heating and a variable-speed blower motor work together to maintain steady temperatures and balanced humidity. When paired with an ecobee for Carrier Smart Thermostat and data-sharing permissions enabled, InteliSense™ technology allows your dealer to remotely monitor system performance for faster diagnostics and dependable winter operation.
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ENERGY STAR® Certified*
Features
Comfort Heat Technology® anticipates heating demand by learning from previous furnace cycles, helping reduce temperature swings and deliver more consistent comfort.
SmartEvap™ technology helps lower indoor humidity to enhance year-round comfort, especially during the summer months.
InteliSense collects key equipment performance data and shares it with your dealer, giving you confidence that your system is running smoothly. Just pair your furnace with an InteliSense-enabled Carrier smart thermostat and grant permissions for data-sharing to enjoy a streamlined service experience.
Built with a fully insulated cabinet, this system delivers quiet operation for a peaceful and comfortable home.
Experience peace of mind with Carrier's Consumer Choice Warranty. Upon timely registration, on eligible equipment select either a 10-year parts only limited warranty or a 5-year parts, plus a 3-year labor limited warranty.¹ Lifetime heat exchanger limited warranty upon timely registration.²
Control your compatible Carrier system from anywhere with the Carrier SmartHome App, making it easy to adjust temperatures, create schedules, and monitor your home's comfort.
At a glance
Heating Efficiency
Up to 97% AFUEGas Valve Technology
Two-stageBlower Motor Type
Variable 25-speedFuel Type
Natural gas (optional propane conversion kit available)Size
Available in various sizes to accommodate most homesUpgrade to the Performance 97 Furnace for superior comfort, energy savings, and smart, innovative heating technology.
Works great with
Customer Reviews
4.4 /5
4.4 rating of Reviews (41)
Quiet powerful
October 25, 2026
Always depend on carrier products
More noise than we would like
October 23, 2026
Much louder than the Carrier system it replaced. Makes it difficult to watch tv in our rec room. Very disappointing as we would have paid a premium for better performance.
excellent product
October 20, 2026
sutton brothers recommended carrier and its a great product
Good
October 19, 2026
Good so far coming up on one year soon
Works just fine
October 14, 2026
Unit seems to work as well or better than old unit
Performance 97
October 12, 2026
Reputation and efficiency
Documents
Brochure
Carrier Gas Furnace Comparison Flyer
Performance Series 90% Gas Furnaces Consumer Brochure
Carrier InteliSense Technology Consumer Flyer
Owner's Manual
Condensing Gas Furnace Owner's Manual
Chaudière à condensation à gaz
Warranty Card
Limited Warranty for Condensing Gas Furnace with Tube and Fin Secondary Heat Exchanger
California residents please see Proposition 65
*Certain sizes meet ENERGY STAR® version 5.0 North (97%+), or ENERGY STAR® version 5.0 South (95%+) criteria for gas furnaces, depending on orientation specific AFUE. See Product Specifications for details.
Legal disclaimer
1. To the original owner on eligible equipment for eligible residential applications. 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, which can be changed to the 5-year parts, plus a 3-year labor option on eligible equipment within the first 90 days after installation. The 5-year parts, plus 3-year labor warranty option is available only if the installing dealer/contractor has elected to participate in the Consumer Choice warranty program and has accepted the Consumer Choice dealer terms and conditions.
2. To the original owner on eligible equipment for eligible residential applications. Lifetime heat exchanger parts limited warranty period is 20 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a lifetime heat exchanger parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for details.
This furnace does not comply with SCAQMD Rule 1111 or SJVAPCD Rule 4905, which places a NOx emission limit of 14 ng/J. Therefore, this unit is not eligible to be installed in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) nor the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD).