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

      Bryant 248TAN048**AA

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #99 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,498 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 66%
      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
      26,600 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 90%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 417 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

      Specifications4 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandBryant
      Outdoor unit model248TAN048**AA
      Series2-STAGE 18 SEER HP
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 4, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 16, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 15.2-18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-13.5
      Cooling capacity45,500-50,500 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F48,500-52,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F30,000-32,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F23,800-26,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.06-2.32
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder50% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FT5BD6021X at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups417 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 417 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      FT5BD6021X-18.013.08.525,800218695441
      FT5ANBD60L-18.013.58.124,600215560707
      FG5ANBD60L-18.013.58.124,600215560708
      PF5TNBD60L-18.013.58.124,600215560709
      CVAVA6121XMA82*SB66110V21***17.512.58.524,800215625025
      CVAVA6121XMA83*SB60080M21***17.513.08.524,400215625057
      CVAVA6121XMA83*SB60100M21***17.512.58.525,000215625076
      CVAVA6121XMA88*TB60090C21***17.512.08.525,200215625109
      CVAVA6121XMA88*TB60110C21***17.512.58.525,000215625123
      CVAVA6124XMA935SB66100M21***17.512.58.525,000215625657
      CVAVA6121XMA926TC66100V21***17.512.58.524,600215625369
      CVAVA6124XMA82*SB66110V21***17.512.58.525,000215625395
      CVAVA6124XMA82*SB66135V24***17.512.58.525,200215625408
      CVAVA6124XMA88*TB66135C24***17.512.58.524,800215625468
      CVAVA6124XMA82*TB66110V21***17.512.58.524,800215625498
      CVAVA6124XMA82*TB66135V24***17.512.58.525,000215625516
      CVAVA6124XMA926TC66100V21***17.512.58.524,800215625749
      CVAVA6121XMA927TA66100V21***17.512.58.524,600215722399
      CVAVA6124XMA927TA66100V21***17.512.58.524,800215722516
      CVAMA4921XMA83*SB60080M21***17.512.58.124,400215623310
      CVAMA6021XMA926TC66100V21***17.512.58.124,400215624034
      CVAMA6021XMA83*SB60080M21***17.512.58.124,400215623708
      CVAVA4924XMA83*SB60080M21***17.512.58.124,600215624466
      CVAVA6021XMA926TC66100V21***17.512.58.124,400215624999
      CVAVA6121XMA83*SB48060M17***17.512.08.125,000215625038
      CVAVA6121XMA82*TB66110V21***17.512.58.124,600215625153
      CVAVA6121XMA935SB66100M21***17.512.58.124,400215625291
      FT5BD4821X-17.512.58.125,400218695424
      CVAMA6021XMA927TA66100V21***17.512.58.024,400215722093
      CVAVA6021XMA927TA66100V21***17.512.58.024,400215722296
      CVAVA6121XMA83*CB60080C21***17.512.58.024,800215722309
      CVAVA6124XMA83*CB60080C21***17.512.58.024,600215722412
      CVAVA4924XMA926TC66100V21***17.012.08.524,800215624705
      CVAVA6121XMA82*SB60090V21***17.012.58.524,800215625012
      CVAVA6121XMA82*TB60090V21***17.012.58.524,800215625137
      CVAVA6124XMA83*SB60100M21***17.012.58.525,000215625421
      CVAVA6124XMA926SB66120V24***17.012.08.525,200215625606
      CVAVA6121XMA935SB60100M21***17.012.58.524,800215625272
      CVAVA6121XMA986TD60080C21***17.012.58.525,200215625305
      CVAVA6124XMA82*SB60090V21***17.012.58.525,000215625382
      CVAVA6124XMA88*TB60090C21***17.012.58.525,000215625454
      CVAVA6124XMA82*TB60090V21***17.012.58.525,000215625482
      CVAVA6124XMA926TC60080V21***17.012.08.525,600215625713
      CVAMA4821XMA83*SB60080M21***17.012.08.124,000215622953
      CVAMA4921XMA82*SB60090V21***17.012.08.125,000215623265
      CVAMA4921XMA82*SB66110V21***17.012.58.124,600215623278
      CVAMA4921XMA83*SB48060M17***17.012.08.125,000215623291
      CVAMA4921XMA83*SB60100M21***17.012.08.124,800215623329
      CVAMA4921XMA88*TB60090C21***17.012.08.125,200215623362
      CVAMA4921XMA88*TB60110C21***17.012.08.125,000215623376
      CVAMA4921XMA82*TB60090V21***17.012.08.125,000215623390
      CVAMA4921XMA82*TB66110V21***17.012.58.124,800215623406
      CVAMA4921XMA987MC66100C21***17.012.08.125,200215623480
      CVAMA4921XMA935SB60100M21***17.012.08.125,200215623539
      CVAMA4921XMA935SB66100M21***17.012.58.124,800215623558
      CVAMA4921XMA986TD66100C21***17.012.08.125,200215623586
      CVAVA4821XMA83*SB60080M21***17.012.08.124,000215624093
      CVAMA4921XMA926TC66100V21***17.012.58.124,400215623636
      CVAMA6021XMA83*CA60100C21***17.012.08.125,200215623649
      CVAMA6021XMA82*SB60090V21***17.012.08.124,600215623663
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,258-$3,646

      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 248TAN048**AA?
      The Bryant 248TAN048**AA is rated at up to 18.0 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 417 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.0.
      Is the Bryant 248TAN048**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 4-ton model.
      How much does the Bryant 248TAN048**AA cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,258-$3,646 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,589 in Phoenix and $3,076 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 248TAN048**AA?
      ENERGY STAR lists 417 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FT5BD6021X, FT5ANBD60L, FG5ANBD60L.
      What refrigerant does the Bryant 248TAN048**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 $1,597/yrYou save $910/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump Bryant 248TAN048**AA
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,597
      Current system, per year
      $2,508
      You save per year
      $910
      Payback
      19.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$8,898

      Cooling $939Heating $659Electricity used: 9,984 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $331

      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 16, 2026. How we use the data.