What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant 235SAN024**AA?

The Bryant 235SAN024**AA is rated at up to 16.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 199 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.5.

Is the Bryant 235SAN024**AA good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 2-ton model.

How much does the Bryant 235SAN024**AA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $671-$1,702 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $814 in Phoenix and $1,412 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Bryant 235SAN024**AA the same as the Bryant 246SAN024**AA?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the Bryant 235SAN024**AA?

ENERGY STAR lists 199 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FMA5X30**AL, CAA**3721AM, CVAVA3117XMA.

2-ton central heat pump · LEGACY 15 SEER2 HP

Bryant 235SAN024**AA

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #254 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $721 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 40%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 11,900 BTU/h49% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 83%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 199 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Bryant
Outdoor unit model	235SAN024**AA
Series	LEGACY 15 SEER2 HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2024
Last certified	June 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.5 (range 15.2-16.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-13.0
Cooling capacity	22,200-24,400 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.5
Capacity at 47°F	21,600-24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	14,200-15,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	10,800-11,900 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.96-2.26
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder49% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FMA5X30**AL at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups199 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 199 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
FMA5X30**AL	-	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,600	214424070
CAA**3721AM	927TA60100V21***	16.0	12.5	8.0	11,500	215800250
CAA**3721AM	927TA66100V21***	16.0	13.0	8.0	11,400	215800278
CVAVA3117XMA	82SB48090V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214205058
CVAVA3117XMA	82TB48090V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214205204
CVAMA3217XMA	83SB48060M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214212734
CVAVA3817XMA	82TB48090V17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214214382
CVAVA3817XMA	82TB48070V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214354
CVAVA3721XMA	8(0,1)SB48090M21**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214213391
CAA**3721AM	83CA60080C21**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214210908
CVAMA3217XMA	82SB48090V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214212645
CAA**3721AM	935SB60100M21***	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,500	214211966
CVAVA3817XMA	912SE42060M17***	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214481
CAA**3721AM	986TC66100C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,200	214212021
CVAMA3217XMA	82TB48090V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214212890
CAA**3721AM	986TD60080C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214212048
CAA**3721AM	986TD66100C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,500	214212075
CVAMA3217XMA	912SE48080M17***	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214212994
CAA**2517AM	83SB36040M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214210526
CAA**2517AM	83SB48060M17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214210558
CVAVA3817XMA	8(0,1)SB36070M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214213971
CAA**3721AM	88TB60090C21**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,500	214211428
CVAMA3117XMA	83SB48060M17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214212346
CAA**3721AM	82TB66110V21**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,500	214211485
CVAVA3817XMA	8(0,1)SB42090M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,200	214214033
CVAVA3817XMA	8(0,1)SB48070M17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214001
CAA**2517AM	88TB36070C14**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214210617
CAA**3721AM	935CB66100C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,600	214211540
CAA**3721AM	987MB66100C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,200	214211567
CAA**3721AM	987MC60080C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,500	214211594
CVAVA3817XMA	83SB48060M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,200	214214229
CVAVA3117XMA	83SB48060M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,200	214213270
CVAMA3217XMA	8(0,1)SB42090M17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214212538
CVAVA3817XMA	82SB48070V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214214115
CAA**3721AM	987MC66100C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,500	214211621
CVAVA3817XMA	82SB48090V17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214214140
CAA**3721AM	83CA36040C17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,200	214210881
FM(C,U)5Z30**AL	-	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,100	215828930
FM(C,U)5Z36**AL	-	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,100	215828962
FM(C,U)5Z24**AL	-	15.5	12.0	8.0	11,300	215828898
FEVA0036**+NAVA53601CK	-	15.5	12.0	8.0	11,300	217051514
FM(C,U)5S36**AL	-	15.5	12.5	8.0	11,200	218452307
FM(C,U)5S30**AL	-	15.5	12.5	8.0	11,200	218452275
FJ5AN*B36L	-	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,400	214179765
PF5MN*B36L	-	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,400	214179766
FT5ANXB24L	-	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,200	214179846
FG5ANXB24L	-	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,200	214179847
PF5TNXB24L	-	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,200	214179848
CAA**2517AM	916SA48060M17***	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,400	214198020
CAA**2517AM	88TB48090C17**	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,400	214197595
CAA**2517AM	986TD42080C17***	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,300	214198369
CAA**2517AM	986TD42060C17***	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,400	214198342
CAA**2517AM	88TB36045C17**	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,500	214197541
CAA**2517AM	88TB48070C17**	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,400	214197568
CAA**2517AM	987MC42060C17***	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,500	214197810
CAA**2517AM	935CB48060C17***	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,300	214197729
CAA**2517AM	987MC42080C17***	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,500	214197837
CAA**3721AM	OVLAAB048112	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,500	214203244
CAA**3717AM	8(0,1)SB48070M17**	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,300	214199788
CVAMA3217XMA	926SB48080V17***	15.5	12.0	7.8	11,300	214204700

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Bryant 235SAN024**AA: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Bryant 246SAN024**AA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$671-$1,702

Phoenix, AZ$814/yr
Miami, FL$671/yr
Houston, TX$729/yr
Atlanta, GA$721/yr
Los Angeles, CA$698/yr
New York, NY$1,702/yr
Chicago, IL$1,378/yr
Denver, CO$1,142/yr
Seattle, WA$699/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,412/yr

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant 235SAN024**AA?: The Bryant 235SAN024**AA is rated at up to 16.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 199 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.5.
Is the Bryant 235SAN024**AA good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 2-ton model.
How much does the Bryant 235SAN024**AA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $671-$1,702 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $814 in Phoenix and $1,412 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Bryant 235SAN024**AA the same as the Bryant 246SAN024**AA?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Bryant 235SAN024**AA?: ENERGY STAR lists 199 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FMA5X30**AL, CAA**3721AM, CVAVA3117XMA.
What refrigerant does the Bryant 235SAN024**AA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

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Heat pump, per year: $801
Current system, per year: $1,201
You save per year: $399
Payback: 22.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,007

Cooling $503Heating $298Electricity used: 5,008 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $117

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 16, 2026. How we use the data.