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      2.5-ton central heat pump · EVOLUTION V Heat Pump 2-STAGE

      Bryant 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #49 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,267 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
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      24,400 BTU/h51% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 31%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 71 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.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandBryant
      Outdoor unit model288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT
      SeriesEVOLUTION V Heat Pump 2-STAGE
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 11, 2021
      Last certifiedMay 15, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 17.0-18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.0
      Cooling capacity31,600-33,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F46,000-48,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F30,200-31,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F24,000-24,400 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.94-1.98
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder51% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CNPV*6024AL at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups71 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 71 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      CNPV*6024AL82*SA60090V24***18.012.08.124,200210464990
      CNPV*6024AL82*TA66135V24***18.012.08.124,000210465023
      CNPV*6024AL926TB66100V21***18.012.08.124,000210464935
      CAP**6124AL926TB66100V21***18.011.78.124,200210461758
      CAP**6124AL926SA66120V24***18.011.78.124,200210461746
      CAP**6124AL926SA60100V21***18.011.78.124,200210461735
      CAP**6121AL82*TA60090V21***18.011.78.124,400210461425
      CAP**6121AL82*SA60090V21***18.011.78.124,400210461412
      CAP**6121AL926TB66100V21***18.011.78.124,200210461324
      CAP**6121AL82*TA48090V17***18.011.78.124,200210461423
      CAP**6124AL926TB60100V21***18.011.78.124,400210461970
      CAP**6124AL926TB60080V21***18.011.78.124,400210461959
      CAP**6124AL926TB66120V24***18.011.78.124,200210461849
      CAP**6124AL82*TA66135V24***18.011.78.124,200210461846
      CAP**6124AL82*TA60090V21***18.011.78.124,400210461835
      CAP**6124AL82*SA60090V21***18.011.78.124,400210461802
      CAP**6024AL926TB66100V21***18.011.78.124,200210460979
      CAP**6124AL82*SA66110V24***17.511.78.524,000210461824
      CAP**4321AL926TB66100V21***17.511.78.524,400210459735
      CAP**3721AL926TB66100V21***17.511.78.524,400210458478
      CNPV*6024AL82*SA60090V21***17.512.08.124,000210464979
      CNPV*4824AL82*SA66110V24***17.512.08.124,200210464678
      CNPV*4824AL926TB66100V21***17.512.08.124,200210464612
      CNPV*4821AL926TB66100V21***17.512.08.124,200210464167
      CNPV*6024AL82*SA66110V24***17.512.08.124,000210465001
      CNPV*6024AL82*TA60090V21***17.512.08.124,000210465012
      CNPV*6024AL926SA60080V21***17.512.08.124,200210464901
      CNPV*6024AL926SA60100V21***17.512.08.124,000210464912
      CNPV*6024AL926SA66120V24***17.512.08.124,000210464923
      CNPV*6024AL926TB60100V21***17.512.08.124,200210465147
      CNPV*6024AL926TB66120V24***17.512.08.124,000210465026
      CAP**6024AL82*TA60090V21***17.511.78.124,000210461056
      CAP**6121AL926TB60100V21***17.511.78.124,200210461614
      CAP**6121AL82*TA48070V17***17.511.78.124,400210461448
      CAP**6124AL926SA60080V21***17.511.78.124,200210461724
      CAP**6121AL926SA60080V21***17.511.78.124,200210461290
      CAP**6024AL82*SA60090V21***17.511.78.124,000210461023
      CAP**6121AL926SA60100V21***17.511.78.124,200210461301
      CAP**6024AL82*TA66135V24***17.511.78.124,000210461067
      CAP**6024AL82*SA66110V24***17.511.78.124,000210461045
      CAP**6124AL82*SA60090V24***17.511.78.124,200210461813
      CNPV*4821AL82*SA60090V21***17.511.78.124,200210464255
      CNPV*4821AL82*TA48090V17***17.511.78.124,200210464266
      CNPV*4821AL926SA60100V21***17.511.78.124,200210464133
      CNPV*4821AL926SA60080V21***17.511.78.124,200210464122
      CAP**6024AL82*SA60090V24***17.511.78.124,000210461034
      CNPV*4824AL926TB66120V24***17.511.78.124,200210464703
      CNPV*4821AL82*TA60090V21***17.511.78.124,200210464268
      CAP**6024AL926SA66120V24***17.511.78.124,200210460967
      CAP**6024AL926SA60100V21***17.511.78.124,000210460956
      CNPV*4824AL926TB60080V21***17.511.78.124,400210464813
      CNPV*4824AL926SA60080V21***17.511.78.124,200210464578
      CNPV*6024AL926TB60080V21***17.511.78.124,400210465136
      CNPV*4824AL926TB60100V21***17.511.78.124,400210464824
      CNPV*4824AL82*TA66135V24***17.511.78.124,200210464700
      CNPV*4824AL82*TA60090V21***17.511.78.124,200210464689
      CNPV*4824AL82*SA60090V21***17.511.78.124,200210464656
      CNPV*4824AL926SA60100V21***17.511.78.124,200210464589
      CNPV*4824AL926SA66120V24***17.511.78.124,400210464600
      CNPV*4821AL926TB60100V21***17.511.78.124,400210464468
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$856-$3,254

      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 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT?
      The Bryant 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 12.0 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 71 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-18.0.
      Is the Bryant 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT 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 2.5-ton model.
      How much does the Bryant 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $856-$3,254 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,189 in Phoenix and $2,822 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 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT?
      ENERGY STAR lists 71 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CNPV*6024AL, CAP**6124AL, CAP**6121AL.
      What refrigerant does the Bryant 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT 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

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      Heat pump $1,249/yrYou save $653/yrSee details ↓
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      2. The heat pump Bryant 288BNV037*0**B*+TSTAT
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,249
      Current system, per year
      $1,902
      You save per year
      $653
      Payback
      18.4 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,465

      Cooling $630Heating $619Electricity used: 7,806 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $245

      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 May 15, 2025. How we use the data.