What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant PH8TAN548**AA?

The Bryant PH8TAN548**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 865 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.0.

Is the Bryant PH8TAN548**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 PH8TAN548**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 PH8TAN548**AA?

ENERGY STAR lists 865 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use QFVA5D6021X, FT5BD6021X, FG5ANBD60L.

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

Bryant PH8TAN548**AA

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

Ranks #100 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 - 865 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
Brand	Bryant
Also sold as	BROCK, WeatherMaker, PAYNE HEATING AND COOLING
Outdoor unit model	PH8TAN548**AA
Series	2-STAGE 18 SEER HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Two-stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 4, 2024
Last certified	September 22, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.0 (range 15.2-18.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-13.5
Cooling capacity	45,500-50,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.5
Capacity at 47°F	48,500-52,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	30,000-32,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	23,800-26,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.06-2.32
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

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 QFVA5D6021X at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups865 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 865 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.
QFVA5D6021X	-	18.0	13.0	8.5	25,800	218695445
QFVA5D6021X	-	18.0	13.0	8.5	25,800	218695444
FT5BD6021X	-	18.0	13.0	8.5	25,800	218695443
FG5ANBD60L	-	18.0	13.5	8.1	24,600	215560714
FT5ANBD60L	-	18.0	13.5	8.1	24,600	215560713
PF5TNBD60L	-	18.0	13.5	8.1	24,600	215560718
PF5TNBD60L	-	18.0	13.5	8.1	24,600	215560716
PF5TNBD60L	-	18.0	13.5	8.1	24,600	215560715
PF5TNBD60L	-	18.0	13.5	8.1	24,600	215560717
CVAVA6121XMA	82SB66110V21**	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215625027
CVAVA6121XMA	83SB60080M21**	17.5	13.0	8.5	24,400	215625059
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	13.0	8.5	24,400	215625060
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	13.0	8.5	24,400	215625061
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	13.0	8.5	24,400	215625062
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA60100C**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625079
CVAVA6121XMA	83SB60100M21**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625078
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA60100C**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625080
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA60100C**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625081
CVAVA6121XMA	88TB60090C21**	17.5	12.0	8.5	25,200	215625111
CVAVA6121XMA	88TB60110C21**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625125
CVAVA6124XMA	82SB66135V24**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,200	215625410
CVAVA6124XMA	935SB66100M21***	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625659
CVAVA6124XMA	82TB66135V24**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625518
CVAVA6124XMA	PG80VTLB66135D**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625520
CVAVA6124XMA	PG80VTLB66135D**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625519
CVAVA6124XMA	PG80VTLB66135D**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625521
CVAVA6121XMA	926TC66100V21***	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,600	215625371
CVAVA6124XMA	82SB66110V21**	17.5	12.5	8.5	25,000	215625397
CVAVA6124XMA	88TB66135C24**	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215625470
CVAVA6124XMA	82TB66110V21**	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215625500
CVAVA6124XMA	PG80VTLB66110C**	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215625501
CVAVA6124XMA	PG80VTLB66110C**	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215625502
CVAVA6124XMA	PG80VTLB66110C**	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215625503
CVAVA6124XMA	926TC66100V21***	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215625751
CVAVA6121XMA	927TA66100V21***	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,600	215722401
CVAVA6124XMA	927TA66100V21***	17.5	12.5	8.5	24,800	215722518
CVAMA4921XMA	83SB60080M21**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623312
CVAMA4921XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623314
CVAMA4921XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623315
CVAMA4921XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623313
CVAMA6021XMA	926TC66100V21***	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215624036
CVAMA6021XMA	83SB60080M21**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623710
CVAMA6021XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623711
CVAMA6021XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623712
CVAMA6021XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215623713
CVAVA4924XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215624469
CVAVA4924XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215624470
CVAVA4924XMA	83SB60080M21**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215624468
CVAVA4924XMA	PG80MSUA60080C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215624471
CVAVA6021XMA	926TC66100V21***	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215625001
CVAVA6121XMA	83SB48060M17**	17.5	12.0	8.1	25,000	215625040
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA48060B**	17.5	12.0	8.1	25,000	215625041
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA48060B**	17.5	12.0	8.1	25,000	215625043
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80MSUA48060B**	17.5	12.0	8.1	25,000	215625042
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80VTLB66110C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215625157
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80VTLB66110C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215625156
CVAVA6121XMA	82TB66110V21**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215625155
CVAVA6121XMA	PG80VTLB66110C**	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,600	215625158
CVAVA6121XMA	935SB66100M21***	17.5	12.5	8.1	24,400	215625293
QFVA5D4821X	-	17.5	12.5	8.1	25,400	218695428

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,258-$3,646

Phoenix, AZ$1,589/yr
Miami, FL$1,258/yr
Houston, TX$1,426/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,498/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,469/yr
New York, NY$3,646/yr
Chicago, IL$2,973/yr
Denver, CO$2,482/yr
Seattle, WA$1,533/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,076/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 PH8TAN548**AA?: The Bryant PH8TAN548**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 865 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.0.
Is the Bryant PH8TAN548**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 PH8TAN548**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 PH8TAN548**AA?: ENERGY STAR lists 865 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use QFVA5D6021X, FT5BD6021X, FG5ANBD60L.
What refrigerant does the Bryant PH8TAN548**AA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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2. The heat pump Bryant PH8TAN548**AA

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

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

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Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

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 22, 2026. How we use the data.