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      5-ton central heat pump · Infinity 20 VS Heat Pump

      Carrier 27VNA060A*030

      Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #11 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,734 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 85%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 54%
      EER2
      9.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 5%
      Heat at 5°F
      46,000 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 58%

      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 46,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 158 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandCarrier
      Also sold asBryant, Tempstar, Kenmore
      Outdoor unit model27VNA060A*030
      SeriesInfinity 20 VS Heat Pump
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJune 12, 2023
      Last certifiedMay 1, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.0 (range 16.5-19.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors8.0-9.8
      Cooling capacity54,000-58,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-9.0
      Capacity at 47°F59,000-63,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F50,500-57,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F41,000-46,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.86-2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CVAMA6124XMA*+UI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups158 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 158 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2019.09.59.044,500215677213
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2019.09.59.044,500215677233
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2219.09.59.044,500215677303
      CVAVA6121XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2019.09.59.044,500215677583
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2019.09.59.044,500215677633
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2019.09.59.044,500215677653
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2019.09.59.044,500215677663
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2019.09.09.041,500215677923
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2019.09.09.041,500215677933
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B135C24**2219.09.09.041,500215677943
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN7A120C24**2219.09.89.044,500215683233
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN7A120C24**2219.09.59.044,500215682973
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.59.09.044,500215677173
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C120C24**2218.59.09.044,500215677183
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.59.09.044,500215677193
      CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2018.59.59.044,500215677003
      CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2018.59.59.044,500215677013
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.59.09.044,500215677203
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B070C21**2018.59.09.045,000215677223
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59CU5B100C21**2218.59.59.044,500215677253
      CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.59.09.045,000215677063
      CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.59.09.045,000215677073
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2018.59.59.044,000215677083
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2018.59.59.044,000215677113
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2018.59.59.044,000215677123
      CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B135C24**2218.59.59.044,000215677133
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.59.59.044,500215677273
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C120C24**2218.59.59.044,500215677283
      CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.59.59.044,500215677293
      CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2018.59.59.044,500215677353
      CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2018.59.59.044,500215677363
      CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.59.09.044,500215677403
      CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.59.09.044,500215677413
      CVAVA6121XMA*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2018.59.59.044,500215677563
      CVAVA6121XMA*+UI · cold climate59CU5B100C21**2218.59.59.044,500215677603
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2018.59.59.044,000215677423
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2018.59.59.044,000215677453
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2018.59.59.044,000215677463
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate58TN*B135C24**2218.59.59.044,000215677473
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.59.09.044,500215677523
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C120C24**2218.59.09.044,500215677533
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.59.09.044,500215677543
      CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.59.09.044,500215677553
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate58CU*A100C21**2018.59.09.044,500215677643
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C080C21**2018.59.09.045,000215677693
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.59.59.044,500215677703
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.59.59.044,500215677723
      CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.59.59.044,500215677733
      CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2018.59.09.041,500215677773
      CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2018.59.09.041,500215677783
      CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B135C24**2218.59.09.041,500215677793
      CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.59.09.041,500215677873
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2018.59.09.041,500215677893
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B070C21**2018.58.59.042,000215677913
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59CU5B100C21**2218.59.09.041,500215677963
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C080C21**2018.59.09.042,000215677983
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.59.09.042,000215677993
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C120C24**2218.59.09.042,000215678003
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.59.09.042,000215678013
      CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.59.09.041,500215678023
      Same unit, other model numbers3

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Carrier 27VNA060A*030: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,405-$4,262

      At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Carrier 27VNA060A*030?
      The Carrier 27VNA060A*030 is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 9.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 158 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.5-19.0.
      Is the Carrier 27VNA060A*030 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Carrier 27VNA060A*030 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,405-$4,262 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,802 in Phoenix and $3,614 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Carrier 27VNA060A*030 the same as the Bryant 290VAN060**AA?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
      Which indoor units work with the Carrier 27VNA060A*030?
      ENERGY STAR lists 158 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CVAMA6124XMA*+UI, CVAVA6121XMA*+UI, CVAVA6124XMA*+UI.
      What refrigerant does the Carrier 27VNA060A*030 use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,825/yrYou save $1,187/yrSee details ↓
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      2. The heat pump Carrier 27VNA060A*030
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,825
      Current system, per year
      $3,011
      You save per year
      $1,187
      Payback
      17.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,131

      Cooling $1,047Heating $778Electricity used: 11,403 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $500

      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 1, 2026. How we use the data.