- Brand
- Tempstar
- Efficiency
- Up to 98% manufacturer family claim
- Heating control
- Modulating
- Purchase check
- Full model + written scope
Tempstar Ion 98 modulating F97CMN
The Tempstar family page advertises up to 98% AFUE; the current Canadian-market dataset sample for F97CMN reached 97%. Keep both facts visible until the proposed suffix has its certificate. Do not present a family marketing maximum as the guaranteed rating of a quote.
Size, efficiency & equipment
| Brand | Tempstar |
|---|---|
| Model family | Tempstar Ion 98 modulating F97CMN |
| Fuel / equipment class | Natural gas; propane only with the approved configuration/accessories |
| Efficiency | Up to 98% manufacturer family claim |
| Burner stages / control | Modulating |
| Blower | Variable-speed constant airflow ECM |
| Input capacity, BTU/h | 60,000–120,000 BTU/h across matching NRCan registry entries; select exact model and configuration |
| Rated output, BTU/h | 58,000–117,000 BTU/h across matching NRCan registry entries; not every input/output combination is available |
| Cabinet dimensions | Not verified — obtain the exact model specification |
| Canadian availability | Canadian-market certification records found; confirm local supply and warranty |
Family maxima and ranges are not the specification of every size. Obtain the complete model suffix, current output rating and dimensional drawing. Cabinet dimensions do not include all service clearances.
| Reported model | Configuration | Input BTU/h | Output BTU/h | AFUE % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F97CMN0602120B | UH | 61,000 | 60,000 | 98 |
| F97CMN0602120B*D | D | 61,000 | 59,000 | 96.7 |
| F97CMN0601714B | UH | 60,000 | 59,000 | 97 |
| F97CMN0601714B*D | D | 60,000 | 58,000 | 95 |
| F97CMN0801714B | UH | 80,000 | 78,000 | 97 |
| F97CMN0801714B*D | D | 80,000 | 77,000 | 95 |
| F97CMN0802120B | UH | 80,000 | 78,000 | 97 |
| F97CMN0802120B*D | D | 80,000 | 77,000 | 95 |
| F97CMN1002122B | UH | 100,000 | 98,000 | 97 |
| F97CMN1002122B*D | D | 100,000 | 96,000 | 95 |
| F97CMN1202422B | UH | 120,000 | 117,000 | 97 |
| F97CMN1202422B*D | D | 120,000 | 115,000 | 95 |
Saved registry observations, not a stock list. Wildcards and configuration codes are reproduced as reported. UH = upflow; D = downflow where used. Search the complete registry.
Manufacturer pictures & technical drawings
View manufacturer document on this page
Use the document’s dimensions or technical-data section. On a phone, the original PDF link may be easier to read. This is a manufacturer document, not an installation instruction from this guide.
What distinguishes this family
The manufacturer describes modulation down to a portion of full capacity. For the purchase, ask for the actual minimum and maximum rated heat of the specific offered unit. Percent modulation alone does not establish whether the furnace is appropriately sized for this home.
The control and installation decision
The Ion control, retained outdoor equipment and optional remote features need to be identified separately. Ask which functions are included in the installed price and which require additional accessories or consent.
Size and evidence to obtain
For the F97CMN, request the rated input, rated output and cabinet dimensions from the exact product-data row. The complete suffix matters. Keep a photograph of the existing installation and a proposed layout with the written appraisal. A postal code supplies local context for that review, but it cannot identify the house’s heat loss, duct capacity or concealed installation conditions.
Cost and reliability judgement
The F97CMN does not have a verified nationwide installed CAD price in this guide. Ask for a local itemized quote and compare equivalent work. Likewise, no controlled Canadian failure-rate ranking was found for this family. Review parts support, labour terms and commissioning evidence. When an otherwise comparable price remains substantially different without a clear written reason, obtain a second independent appraisal.
Cost, reliability & alternatives
No verified current national installed CAD price schedule was found. Compare an itemized local proposal for the exact model, controls, installation work, tax treatment and labour coverage. A large unexplained gap deserves an independent second opinion after scope is normalized.
No defensible comparative Canadian failure-rate ranking established.
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Sources & verification
Research snapshot: 11 October 2026. Confirm the current complete model, Canadian supply and warranty before purchase.