2.5-ton central heat pump · EVOLUTION Extreme 24 HP
Bryant 284ANV036*0**B
Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #17 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $958 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 85%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 70%
- EER2
- 11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 23%
- Heat at 5°F
- 26,800 BTU/h74% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 15%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 26,800 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% of central heat pumps.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bryant |
| Outdoor unit model | 284ANV036*0**B |
| Series | EVOLUTION Extreme 24 HP |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 2.5 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | February 15, 2021 |
| Last certified | February 27, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 19.0 (range 18.0-19.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.5-11.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 32,000-34,200 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.0-9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 34,800-35,800 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 30,200-32,800 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 25,000-26,800 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.75-1.88 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CAP**4821AL*+UI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAP**4821AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48080C17*** | 19.0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 25,800 | 217106207 |
| CAP**6121AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48060C17*** | 19.0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 25,200 | 217106208 |
| CAP**6121AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48080C17*** | 19.0 | 11.5 | 9.0 | 25,000 | 217106209 |
| CAP**4221AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48080C17*** | 18.5 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 26,400 | 217106205 |
| CAP**4821AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48060C17*** | 18.5 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 25,800 | 217106206 |
| CAP**3617AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48060C17*** | 18.0 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 26,800 | 217106202 |
| CAP**3617AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48080C17*** | 18.0 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 26,800 | 217106203 |
| CAP**4221AL*+UI · cold climate | 987TA48060C17*** | 18.0 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 26,400 | 217106204 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,027/yr
- Miami, FL$818/yr
- Houston, TX$921/yr
- Atlanta, GA$958/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$938/yr
- New York, NY$2,321/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,890/yr
- Denver, CO$1,577/yr
- Seattle, WA$973/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,953/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant 284ANV036*0**B?
- The Bryant 284ANV036*0**B is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 8 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-19.0.
- Is the Bryant 284ANV036*0**B good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.88, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Bryant 284ANV036*0**B cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $818-$2,321 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,027 in Phoenix and $1,953 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 284ANV036*0**B?
- ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CAP**4821AL*+UI, CAP**6121AL*+UI, CAP**4221AL*+UI.
- What refrigerant does the Bryant 284ANV036*0**B use?
- It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of February 27, 2026. How we use the data.