What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant PH5SAN518**AA?

The Bryant PH5SAN518**AA is rated at up to 15.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 163 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.5.

Is the Bryant PH5SAN518**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 1.5-ton model.

How much does the Bryant PH5SAN518**AA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $547-$1,347 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $658 in Phoenix and $1,113 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 PH5SAN518**AA?

ENERGY STAR lists 163 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FMA5X24**AL, CVAMA3217XMA, FM(C,U)5Z18**AL.

1.5-ton central heat pump · 15 SEER2 HP

Bryant PH5SAN518**AA

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #139 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $575 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 15%
HSPF2: 8.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 12%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 8,600 BTU/h46% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 58%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 163 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
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

Specifications1.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Bryant
Also sold as	PAYNE HEATING AND COOLING, WeatherMaker, BROCK
Outdoor unit model	PH5SAN518**AA
Series	15 SEER2 HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	1.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	July 1, 2022
Last certified	September 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.5 (range 15.2-15.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.5
Cooling capacity	17,400-18,900 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.0
Capacity at 47°F	16,400-18,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	10,500-11,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	8,200-8,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.88-2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder46% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FMA5X24**AL at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups163 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 163 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.
FMA5X24**AL	-	15.5	12.5	8.0	8,200	214423922
FMA5X24**AL	-	15.5	12.5	8.0	8,200	214423921
FMA5X24**AL	-	15.5	12.5	8.0	8,200	214423923
FMA5X24**AL	-	15.5	12.5	8.0	8,200	214423924
CVAMA3217XMA	8(0,1)SB36070M17**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195438
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195439
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195440
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195441
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A48070B**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195469
CVAMA3217XMA	8(0,1)SB48070M17**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195468
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A48070B**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195470
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A48070B**	15.5	12.0	7.8	8,200	214195471
FM(C,U)5Z18**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828781
FM(C,U)5Z18**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828782
FM(C,U)5Z18**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828783
FM(C,U)5Z18**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828784
FM(C,U)5Z24**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828813
FM(C,U)5Z24**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828814
FM(C,U)5Z24**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828815
FM(C,U)5Z24**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,500	215828816
FM(C,U)5S30**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,600	218452517
FM(C,U)5S30**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,600	218452516
FM(C,U)5S30**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,600	218452515
FM(C,U)5S30**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	8,600	218452514
CAA**2517AM	82TB36045V14**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126675
CAA**2517AM	PG80VTLB36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126676
CAA**2517AM	PG80VTLB36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126677
CAA**1917AM	8(0,1)SB36045M14**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124773
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124775
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124774
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124776
CAA**1917AM	8(0,1)SB36070M14**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124803
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124805
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124804
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214124806
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,300	214124834
CAA**1917AM	8(0,1)SB36070M17**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,300	214124833
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,300	214124835
CAA**1917AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,300	214124836
CAA**2517AM	8(0,1)SB36045M14**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126086
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126087
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126088
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126089
CAA**2517AM	PG80VTLB36045A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126678
CAA**2517AM	82TB36070V14**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126705
CAA**2517AM	PG80VTLB36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126706
CAA**2517AM	PG80VTLB36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126707
CAA**2517AM	PG80VTLB36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126708
CAA**1917AM	82TB36070V14**	15.2	11.7	7.8	8,400	214125316
CAA**1917AM	PG80VTLB36070A**	15.2	11.7	7.8	8,400	214125317
CAA**1917AM	PG80VTLB36070A**	15.2	11.7	7.8	8,400	214125318
CAA**1917AM	PG80VTLB36070A**	15.2	11.7	7.8	8,400	214125319
CAA**2517AM	8(0,1)SB36070M14**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126146
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126147
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126148
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070A**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126149
CAA**2517AM	8(0,1)SB36070M17**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126178
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126180
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126179
CAA**2517AM	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,400	214126181

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$547-$1,347

Phoenix, AZ$658/yr
Miami, FL$547/yr
Houston, TX$589/yr
Atlanta, GA$575/yr
Los Angeles, CA$554/yr
New York, NY$1,347/yr
Chicago, IL$1,089/yr
Denver, CO$901/yr
Seattle, WA$550/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,113/yr

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 PH5SAN518**AA?: The Bryant PH5SAN518**AA is rated at up to 15.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 163 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.5.
Is the Bryant PH5SAN518**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 1.5-ton model.
How much does the Bryant PH5SAN518**AA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $547-$1,347 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $658 in Phoenix and $1,113 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 PH5SAN518**AA?: ENERGY STAR lists 163 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FMA5X24**AL, CVAMA3217XMA, FM(C,U)5Z18**AL.
What refrigerant does the Bryant PH5SAN518**AA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $645
Current system, per year: $910
You save per year: $266
Payback: 26.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,345

Cooling $411Heating $234Electricity used: 4,030 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $50

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.