What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant PH5SAN536**AA?

The Bryant PH5SAN536**AA is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.0 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 97 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the Bryant PH5SAN536**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 3-ton model.

How much does the Bryant PH5SAN536**AA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,022-$2,707 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,256 in Phoenix and $2,259 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 PH5SAN536**AA?

ENERGY STAR lists 97 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FEVA0048**+NAVA54801CK, FT5AN(B,X)C48L, FG5ANXC48L.

3-ton central heat pump · 15 SEER2 HP

Bryant PH5SAN536**AA

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #242 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,135 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 8.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 12%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 18,100 BTU/h48% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 80%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 97 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

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Bryant
Also sold as	PAYNE HEATING AND COOLING, WeatherMaker, BROCK
Outdoor unit model	PH5SAN536**AA
Series	15 SEER2 HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2024
Last certified	September 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-13.0
Cooling capacity	33,800-36,800 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.0
Capacity at 47°F	33,200-36,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	21,000-22,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	16,100-18,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.22
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder48% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FEVA0048**+NAVA54801CK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups97 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 97 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.
FEVA0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	17,400	217051637
FEVA0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	17,400	217051638
FEVA0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	17,400	217051639
FEVA0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	17,400	217051640
FT5AN(B,X)C48L	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	16,700	214179935
FG5ANXC48L	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	16,700	214179936
PF5TNXC48L	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	16,700	214179937
PF5TNXC48L	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	16,700	214179938
PF5TNXC48L	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	16,700	214179939
PF5TNXC48L	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	16,700	214179940
PF5MN*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	214180178
FJ5AN*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	214180179
FJ5AN*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	214180177
PF5MN*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	214180180
PF5MN*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	214180181
PF5MN*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	214180182
FEVB0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,400	214277597
FEVB0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,400	214277599
FEVB0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,400	214277600
FEVB0048**+NAVA54801CK	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,400	214277602
FMA5X36**AL	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,000	214424289
FMA5X36**AL	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,000	214424290
FMA5X36**AL	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,000	214424291
FMA5X36**AL	-	15.5	12.5	7.8	17,000	214424292
F55AA*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	216464001
FJ5AN*C48L	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	17,400	218426622
FM(C,U)5S36**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	17,300	218452409
FM(C,U)5S36**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	17,300	218452408
FM(C,U)5S36**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	17,300	218452407
FM(C,U)5S36**AL	-	15.2	12.0	8.0	17,300	218452406
CAA**4821AM	83SB48060M17**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214141631
CAA**4821AM	935SB66100M21***	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214142634
CAA**4321AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60110C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	18,000	214139976
CAA**4321AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60110C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	18,000	214139977
CAA**4321AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60110C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	18,000	214139978
CAA**4821AM	88TB60110C21**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141835
CAA**4821AM	PG80VTLB60090C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141945
CAA**4821AM	82TB60090V21**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141944
CAA**4821AM	PG80VTLB60090C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141946
CAA**4821AM	PG80VTLB60090C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141947
CAA**4821AM	926TC66100V21***	15.2	11.7	7.8	17,500	214142860
CAA**4821AM	8(0,1)SB60090M21**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141339
CAA**4821AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60090C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141340
CAA**4821AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60090C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141341
CAA**4821AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60090C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141342
CAA**4321AM	912SE60100M21***	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,900	214140512
CAA**4321AM	PG92MSAA60100C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,900	214140514
CAA**4321AM	PG92MSAA60100C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,900	214140513
CAA**4321AM	PG92MSAA60100C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,900	214140515
CAA**4821AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60110C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214141370
CAA**4821AM	8(0,1)SB60110M21**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214141369
CAA**4821AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60110C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214141371
CAA**4821AM	PG80MS(A,L)A60110C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214141372
CAA**4821AM	912SE60100M21***	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214142258
CAA**4821AM	PG92MSAA60100C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214142259
CAA**4821AM	PG92MSAA60100C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214142260
CAA**4821AM	PG92MSAA60100C**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,600	214142261
CAA**4821AM	82SB60090V21**	15.2	12.0	7.8	17,500	214141453
CVAMA4421XMA	83SA36040E17**	15.2	12.0	7.8	18,100	214143047
CVAMA4421XMA	PG80ESUA36040B**	15.2	12.0	7.8	18,100	214143048

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,022-$2,707

Phoenix, AZ$1,256/yr
Miami, FL$1,022/yr
Houston, TX$1,126/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,135/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,103/yr
New York, NY$2,707/yr
Chicago, IL$2,196/yr
Denver, CO$1,825/yr
Seattle, WA$1,121/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,259/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 PH5SAN536**AA?: The Bryant PH5SAN536**AA is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.0 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 97 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Bryant PH5SAN536**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 3-ton model.
How much does the Bryant PH5SAN536**AA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,022-$2,707 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,256 in Phoenix and $2,259 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 PH5SAN536**AA?: ENERGY STAR lists 97 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FEVA0048**+NAVA54801CK, FT5AN(B,X)C48L, FG5ANXC48L.
What refrigerant does the Bryant PH5SAN536**AA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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2. The heat pump Bryant PH5SAN536**AA

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

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Heat pump, per year: $1,244
Current system, per year: $1,785
You save per year: $540
Payback: 24.1 years
Net after 10 years: -$7,598

Cooling $766Heating $479Electricity used: 7,778 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $123

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.