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      2-ton central heat pump · 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP

      Bryant 248TAN024**AA

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

      Ranks #98 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $723 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 77%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      14.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 98%
      Heat at 5°F
      11,500 BTU/h45% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 81%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 77% of central heat pumps.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 541 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.

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      Details

      Specifications2 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandBryant
      Outdoor unit model248TAN024**AA
      Series2-STAGE 18 SEER HP
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 4, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 15, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.5 (range 15.2-18.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.5-14.0
      Cooling capacity22,200-25,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F24,000-25,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F14,100-15,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F10,700-11,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.24
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder45% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CVAVA3817XMA at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups541 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 541 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      CVAVA3817XMA83*CA36040C17***18.514.07.811,000215618608
      CVAMA3217XMA83*CA36040C17***18.514.07.811,000215614346
      CVAMA3217XMA82*SB36070V14***18.514.07.810,900215614373
      CVAMA3217XMA83*SB36040M17***18.514.07.810,800215614412
      CVAMA3217XMA82*TB36070V14***18.514.07.810,900215614524
      CAA**2517AM83*CA36040C17***18.013.08.511,300215644363
      CAA**3721AM83*CA36040C17***18.013.08.511,300215647748
      CAA**3721AM82*SB66110V21***18.013.08.511,100215647827
      CAA**3721AM83*SB36040M17***18.013.08.511,100215647847
      CAA**3721AM83*SB48060M17***18.013.58.511,200215647871
      CAA**3721AM83*SB60080M21***18.013.58.511,100215647895
      CAA**3721AM82*TB66110V21***18.013.08.511,200215648131
      CAA**3721AM926SB60080V21***18.013.08.511,200215648375
      CAA**3721AM935SB60100M21***18.013.08.511,200215648490
      CAA**3721AM926TC60080V21***18.013.08.511,200215648693
      CAA**3721AM926TC66100V21***18.013.08.511,200215648742
      CAA**3721AM927TA60080V21***18.013.08.511,200215720923
      CAA**3721AM927TA66100V21***18.013.08.511,200215720955
      CAA**2517AM82*SB36070V14***18.013.08.111,000215644401
      CAA**2517AM82*SB48070V17***18.013.08.111,100215644420
      CAA**2517AM83*SB36040M17***18.013.08.111,100215644460
      CAA**2517AM88*TB36070C14***18.013.08.111,100215644538
      CAA**2517AM82*TB36070V14***18.013.08.111,000215644626
      CAA**3721AM82*TB48070V17***18.013.08.111,100215648070
      CAA**3721AM82*TB48090V17***18.013.08.111,100215648094
      CAA**3721AM82*SB48090V17***18.013.08.111,100215647787
      CAA**3721AM88*TB48070C17***18.013.08.111,100215647969
      CAA**3721AM88*TB48090C17***18.013.08.111,100215648008
      CAA**3721AM926TC48060V17***18.013.08.111,200215648645
      CAA**3721AM926SB48060V17***18.013.08.111,200215648335
      CAA**3721AM926SB60100V21***18.013.08.111,100215648395
      CAA**3721AM935SB66100M21***18.013.08.111,100215648515
      CAA**3721AM986TD42080C17***18.013.08.111,200215648555
      CAA**3721AM926TC60100V21***18.013.08.111,100215648719
      FT5AN(B,X)C36L-18.013.08.110,700215653195
      PF5TNXC36L-18.013.08.110,700215653197
      FG5ANXC36L-18.013.08.110,700215653196
      CVAVA3117XMA82*SB48070V17***18.013.58.011,100215616312
      CVAVA3817XMAOVMAAB04211218.013.58.011,200215618989
      CVAVA3817XMA986TD42060C17***18.013.58.011,200215618875
      CVAVA3817XMA82*TB48090V17***18.014.08.011,100215618766
      CVAVA3817XMA82*TB48070V17***18.013.58.011,100215618750
      CVAVA3817XMA88*TB48070C17***18.013.58.011,100215618694
      CVAVA3817XMA88*TB36070C14***18.013.58.011,100215618680
      CVAVA3817XMA82*SB48090V17***18.014.08.011,100215618648
      CVAMA3217XMAOVMAAB04211218.013.58.011,200215614867
      CVAVA3817XMA987TA48080C17***18.013.58.011,200217105914
      CVAVA3621XMA926TC60080V21***18.013.57.810,800215617733
      CVAVA3721XMA82*SB48070V17***18.013.57.810,900215617852
      CVAVA3721XMA83*SB60100M21***18.013.57.810,900215617961
      CVAVA3721XMA88*TB48090C17***18.013.57.810,800215618022
      CVAVA3721XMA987MC60080C21***18.013.57.810,800215618208
      CVAMA3117XMA935CB48060C17***18.013.57.811,000215614025
      CVAVA3721XMA987MC66100C21***18.013.57.810,800215618222
      CVAVA3721XMA986TD42080C17***18.013.57.810,900215618405
      CVAVA3721XMA926TC60080V21***18.013.57.810,900215618503
      CVAVA3817XMA926SB48060V17***18.013.57.811,100215618829
      CVAMA3117XMA926SB48060V17***18.013.57.811,100215614106
      CVAMA3217XMA986TD42060C17***18.013.57.810,800215614719
      CVAMA3117XMA926TC48060V17***18.013.57.811,100215614266
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$587-$1,777

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant 248TAN024**AA?
      The Bryant 248TAN024**AA is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 14.0 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 541 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.5.
      Is the Bryant 248TAN024**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 248TAN024**AA cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $587-$1,777 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $753 in Phoenix and $1,507 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Which indoor units work with the Bryant 248TAN024**AA?
      ENERGY STAR lists 541 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CVAVA3817XMA, CVAMA3217XMA, CAA**2517AM.
      What refrigerant does the Bryant 248TAN024**AA use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $762/yrYou save $450/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump Bryant 248TAN024**AA
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $762
      Current system, per year
      $1,212
      You save per year
      $450
      Payback
      18.9 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,996

      Cooling $438Heating $324Electricity used: 4,761 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $172

      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 September 15, 2026. How we use the data.