What is the SEER2 rating of the Carrier 27VNA154A*030?

The Carrier 27VNA154A*030 is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 155 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-21.0.

Is the Carrier 27VNA154A*030 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 54,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Carrier 27VNA154A*030 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,164-$3,149 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,440 in Phoenix and $2,635 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Carrier 27VNA154A*030 the same as the Bryant 291VAN054**AA?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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 27VNA154A*030?

ENERGY STAR lists 155 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FE5BNBD60L*+UI, FE5BN(B,X)C48L*+UI, CVAMA6124XMA*+UI.

4-ton central heat pump · Infinity 21 VS Cold Climate Heat Pump

Carrier 27VNA154A*030

Excellent cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #4 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,314 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 97%
HSPF2: 10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 54,000 BTU/h102% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 97% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 54,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 96% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Carrier
Also sold as	Bryant
Outdoor unit model	27VNA154A*030
Series	Infinity 21 VS Cold Climate Heat Pump
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 1, 2024
Last certified	September 23, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	21.0 (range 17.0-21.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-13.0
Cooling capacity	47,500-53,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.0-10.5
Capacity at 47°F	51,000-54,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	47,500-52,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	45,500-54,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.78-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder102% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FE5BNBD60L*+UI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups155 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 155 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.
FE5BNBD60L*+UI · cold climate	-	21.0	13.0	10.5	52,000	215587917
FE5BN(B,X)C48L*+UI · cold climate	-	20.0	12.0	10.0	52,000	215588191
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588271
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588397
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588395
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	20.0	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588273
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588269
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	20.0	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588399
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.5	45,500	215588497
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.5	45,500	215588551
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI	58CUA080C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.1	46,000	215588265
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI	58CUA080C21*20	20.0	12.5	8.1	46,000	215588391
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	58CUA080C21*20	19.5	11.5	10.5	53,000	215588087
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	19.5	11.5	9.5	53,000	215588095
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	19.5	12.0	9.5	52,500	215588425
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	19.5	11.5	9.5	53,000	215588093
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	19.5	11.5	9.5	53,000	215588097
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588317
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A100C21**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588557
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A080C21**20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588501
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C080C21**20	19.5	12.0	8.5	45,500	215588407
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C120C24**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588411
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,000	215588355
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C100C21**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588413
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A120C24**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588559
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A080C21**20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588555
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C120C24**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588289
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,000	215588249
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,000	215588315
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A120C24**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588505
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C100C21**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588283
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,000	215588359
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C080C21**20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588549
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588247
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C120C24**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588285
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588357
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C100C21**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588409
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,000	215588319
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C080C21**20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588495
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C080C21**20	19.5	12.0	8.5	45,500	215588281
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C120C24**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588415
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A100C21**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588503
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,000	215588245
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C100C21**22	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,500	215588287
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B080C21**20	19.5	12.0	8.5	45,500	215588275
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	19.5	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588277
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	19.5	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588403
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	19.5	12.5	8.5	45,500	215588485
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB100C21*20	19.5	12.5	8.5	46,000	215588499
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	19.5	12.5	8.5	45,500	215588515
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	19.5	12.5	8.5	45,500	215588533
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB100C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.5	46,000	215588553
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI	58CUA080C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.1	46,000	215588309
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI	58CUA080C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.1	46,000	215588239
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI	58CUA100C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.1	46,500	215588267
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI	58CUA080C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.1	46,000	215588349
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI	58CUA100C21*20	19.5	12.0	8.1	46,500	215588393
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	58CUA100C21*20	19.0	11.0	10.5	53,500	215588089
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	59MN7C120C24**22	19.0	11.0	9.5	53,500	215588107
CAA*6024AM+UI · cold climate	58CUB100C21*20	19.0	11.5	9.5	53,000	215588427

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Carrier 27VNA154A*030: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Bryant 291VAN054**AA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,164-$3,149

Phoenix, AZ$1,440/yr
Miami, FL$1,164/yr
Houston, TX$1,291/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,314/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,280/yr
New York, NY$3,149/yr
Chicago, IL$2,559/yr
Denver, CO$2,129/yr
Seattle, WA$1,309/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,635/yr

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 27VNA154A*030?: The Carrier 27VNA154A*030 is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 155 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-21.0.
Is the Carrier 27VNA154A*030 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 54,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Carrier 27VNA154A*030 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,164-$3,149 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,440 in Phoenix and $2,635 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Carrier 27VNA154A*030 the same as the Bryant 291VAN054**AA?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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 27VNA154A*030?: ENERGY STAR lists 155 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FE5BNBD60L*+UI, FE5BN(B,X)C48L*+UI, CVAMA6124XMA*+UI.
What refrigerant does the Carrier 27VNA154A*030 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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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: $1,432
Current system, per year: $2,689
You save per year: $1,258
Payback: 15.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,922

Cooling $872Heating $560Electricity used: 8,948 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $632

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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