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

Carrier 27VNA360A*030

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

Ranks #6 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,728 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 94%
HSPF2
8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F
47,500 BTU/h74% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 53%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 94% of central heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 41 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications5 ton, R-454B
General
BrandCarrier
Also sold asBryant
Outdoor unit model27VNA360A*030
SeriesInfinity 23 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 sinceNovember 1, 2024
Last certifiedJune 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better20.0 (range 17.5-20.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.5-12.5
Cooling capacity55,000-58,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.0-8.5
Capacity at 47°F60,000-61,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F46,000-49,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F44,500-47,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.95-2.08
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder74% 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 matchups41 indoor units

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

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
FE5BNBD60L*+UI · cold climate-20.012.58.544,500215931484
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2019.011.58.545,500215931514
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2019.011.58.546,000215931664
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58CU*A100C21**2019.011.08.546,500215931674
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2019.011.58.546,500215931694
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2019.011.58.546,500215931704
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B135C24**2219.011.78.546,000215931714
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58CU*A100C21**2018.511.08.546,000215931524
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.511.08.546,000215931614
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.511.08.546,000215931634
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.511.08.546,000215931644
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B070C21**2018.511.08.547,000215931684
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59CU5B080C21**2018.511.08.546,500215931724
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C080C21**2018.511.08.546,500215931744
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.511.58.546,500215931754
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C120C24**2218.511.08.546,500215931764
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.511.58.546,500215931774
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.511.58.546,500215931784
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59TN7A100C21**2218.511.08.546,000217448273
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2018.511.58.145,500215931544
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2018.511.58.145,500215931554
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C120C24**2218.511.08.146,000215931624
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B135C24**2218.511.58.145,500215931564
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59CU5B100C21**2218.511.58.145,500215931584
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B070C21**2018.011.08.146,500215931534
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C080C21**2018.011.08.146,000215931604
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59CU5B080C21**2018.011.08.146,000215931574
CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C060C21**2018.010.58.147,500215931734
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate58CU*A100C21**2018.011.08.146,000215931804
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B090C21**2018.011.58.145,500215931824
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate58CU*A080C21**2018.011.58.145,500215931794
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B110C21**2018.011.58.146,000215931834
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C100C21**2218.011.08.146,000215931884
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C100C21**2218.011.08.146,000215931904
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate59TN6C120C24**2218.011.08.146,000215931914
CSAH*6012AM*+UI59CU5B100C21**2218.011.58.045,500215931854
CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C060C21**2017.510.58.147,000215931594
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate58TN*B070C21**2017.511.08.146,500215931814
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate59CU5B080C21**2017.511.08.146,000215931844
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C080C21**2017.511.08.146,000215931874
CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate59MN7C120C24**2217.511.08.146,000215931894
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Carrier 27VNA360A*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$1,328-$4,308

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 27VNA360A*030?
The Carrier 27VNA360A*030 is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 12.5 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 41 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.5-20.0.
Is the Carrier 27VNA360A*030 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.08, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Carrier 27VNA360A*030 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,328-$4,308 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,742 in Phoenix and $3,680 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Carrier 27VNA360A*030 the same as the Bryant 293VAN060**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 27VNA360A*030?
ENERGY STAR lists 41 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FE5BNBD60L*+UI, CAA**6024AM*+UI, CAA**6124AM*+UI.
What refrigerant does the Carrier 27VNA360A*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 $1,783/yrYou save $1,178/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Carrier 27VNA360A*030
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,783
Current system, per year
$2,961
You save per year
$1,178
Payback
17.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$9,216

Cooling $986Heating $797Electricity used: 11,142 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $499

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 June 9, 2026. How we use the data.