What is the SEER2 rating of the Carrier 27VNA336A*030?

The Carrier 27VNA336A*030 is rated at up to 22.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 564 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-22.5.

Is the Carrier 27VNA336A*030 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,600 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 27VNA336A*030 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $726-$2,389 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $957 in Phoenix and $2,044 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Carrier 27VNA336A*030 the same as the Bryant 293VAN036**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 27VNA336A*030?

ENERGY STAR lists 564 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CVAVA6124XMA*+UI, CVAMA6124XMA*+UI, FE5BNBD60L*+UI.

3-ton central heat pump · Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump

Carrier 27VNA336A*030

Excellent cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #3 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $956 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 29,600 BTU/h75% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 58%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 99% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 29,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% 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

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Carrier
Also sold as	Bryant
Outdoor unit model	27VNA336A*030
Series	Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 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	July 21, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.5 (range 18.0-22.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-13.0
Cooling capacity	32,000-36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.1-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	33,800-39,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	29,200-34,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	25,200-29,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.88-2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder75% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CVAVA6124XMA*+UI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups564 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 564 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.
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215936924
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215936934
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215936944
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935454
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935464
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935474
CVAMA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935484
FE5BNBD60L*+UI · cold climate	-	22.0	13.0	9.5	25,200	215933964
CVAVA6121XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB070C17*16	22.0	12.0	9.0	28,600	215936874
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215935114
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936764
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936774
CVAVA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936794
CVAVA6121XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936884
CVAMA4421XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C17*16	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215934834
CVAMA4421XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215934844
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C17*16	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215935204
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935214
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935224
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935254
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215935294
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936454
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936464
CVAVA6124XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C120C24**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936954
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936444
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215935314
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935344
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935354
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935364
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935384
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936484
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936514
CVAVA4924XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C120C24**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936524
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935414
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	59MN7C120C24**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935424
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935434
CVAMA6024XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C120C24**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935444
CVAMA4421XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215934854
CVAMA4421XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215934884
CVAVA4224XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936164
CVAVA4224XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936174
CVAVA4224XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936184
CVAMA4421XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB040C17*12	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940264
CVAMA4421XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB060C17*16	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940274
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUA040C17*12	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,800	215934974
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB060C17*16	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940344
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940384
CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C17*16	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215936614
CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936624
CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936634
CVAVA4224XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936254
CVAVA4224XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN6C120C24**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936264
CVAVA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936664
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	59TN7A100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940454
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C17*16	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215935024
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935034
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935044
CVAMA4921XMA*+UI · cold climate	59CU5B100C21**22	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935074
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB040C17*12	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940404
CVAMA6021XMA*+UI · cold climate	58CUB060C17*16	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940414

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Carrier 27VNA336A*030: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Bryant 293VAN036**AA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$726-$2,389

Phoenix, AZ$957/yr
Miami, FL$726/yr
Houston, TX$860/yr
Atlanta, GA$956/yr
Los Angeles, CA$949/yr
New York, NY$2,389/yr
Chicago, IL$1,960/yr
Denver, CO$1,646/yr
Seattle, WA$1,024/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,044/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 27VNA336A*030?: The Carrier 27VNA336A*030 is rated at up to 22.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 564 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-22.5.
Is the Carrier 27VNA336A*030 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,600 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 27VNA336A*030 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $726-$2,389 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $957 in Phoenix and $2,044 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Carrier 27VNA336A*030 the same as the Bryant 293VAN036**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 27VNA336A*030?: ENERGY STAR lists 564 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CVAVA6124XMA*+UI, CVAMA6124XMA*+UI, FE5BNBD60L*+UI.
What refrigerant does the Carrier 27VNA336A*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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Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $981
Current system, per year: $1,826
You save per year: $845
Payback: 15.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,553

Cooling $538Heating $443Electricity used: 6,134 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $427

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 July 21, 2026. How we use the data.