Brand guide · United States · checked October 19, 2026
Bryant heat pumps
Bryant is part of the Carrier Global family. ENERGY STAR lists 219 Bryant outdoor models certified for the US, 123 of them cold-climate, and its best certified pairing heats at a COP of 2.89 at 5°F.
Bryant at a glance
- Who owns it
- Carrier Global Corporation (Bryant pages say 'A Carrier Company'). No ownership change in 2024-2026.
- Sister brands
- Carrier, Payne (being rebadged WeatherMaker by Carrier, 2026), WeatherMaker by Carrier, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire, Day & Night, KeepRite, Airquest, Viessmann
- Headquarters
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA (Carrier Global); Bryant releases are datelined Indianapolis, Indiana
- How it's sold
- Contractor-installed
- Price tier
- Budget to premium. Bryant's range runs from Evolution (variable-speed, with Red Shield unit replacement) down to Legacy, which Bryant calls 'Our most affordable ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pump'. No independent installed-price data was verified.
- What it makes
- ducted central, ductless mini-split, multi-zone, air-to-water
- Names on ENERGY STAR's list
- Bryant (certified by Carrier Corporation)
Product lines
The current residential heat pump lines we found on Bryant's own pages, with the low-temperature claim in the maker's words. 2 of 8 are sold as cold-climate.
| Line | Type | Cold-climate | Maker's low-temperature claim | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution Extreme 23 Variable-Speed Heat Pump (293VAN) | ducted central | No | 'Heating mode operation down to -13°F outdoor ambient temperature' (Bryant product page) | R-454B |
| Evolution Extreme 21 Variable-Speed Cold Climate Heat Pump (291VAN) | ducted central | Yes | 'achieves 100% heating capacity down to 5°F'; 'Heating mode operation down to -23°F (-30.5°C) outdoor ambient temperature' (Bryant product data PDS291VAN-02, ed. 09/25) | R-454B |
| Evolution Extreme Variable Speed Heat Pump, up to 20 SEER2 (290VAN) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| Preferred Variable-Speed Heat Pump (249VAN) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| Preferred 2-Stage Heat Pump (248TAN; coastal 248TAN---C) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| Legacy Single-Stage Heat Pump (235SAN; coastal 235SAN***C) | ducted central | No | No low-temperature figure published | R-454B |
| Evolution ductless Heat Pump with Basepan Heater (37MPRA) | ductless mini-split | Yes | '100% Heating Capacity at 0° F (-17° C)'; 'Up to 75% of Heating Capacity at -22° F (-30° C)'; heating operating range -22° to 75° F (Bryant product page) | R-454B |
| Preferred Crossover Heat Pump (37MUHA) | ductless mini-split | No | 'Heating operating range -22° – 75° F (-30° – 23° C)' (no capacity figure given) | R-454B |
Certified models with the best cold-weather numbers
From ENERGY STAR's list for the US (updated October 19, 2026): each row is one outdoor unit with its best certified pairing. 144 of 219 Bryant outdoor models use R-454B or R-32; the tables show those.
Mini-splits and multi-splits (81 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at 5°F | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37MARAQ24AA3 615AHAQ24XA3 615 Series | 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.1 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215323763 |
| 37MARAQ12AA3 45MBFAQ12XA3 45M Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,900 BTU/h 74% of rated | 2.50 | 11.0 | 24.7 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215323885 |
| 37MAHAQ06AA3 45MCCAQ06XA3 45M Series | 7,400 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 8,100 BTU/h 110% of rated | 2.40 | 12.0 | 22.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215323858 |
| 37MARAQ18AA3 45MBDAQ18XH3 45M Series | 20,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 14,200 BTU/h 71% of rated | 2.40 | 11.4 | 20.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215323893 |
| 37MARAQ09AA3 615AHAQ09XA3 615 Series | 10,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,000 BTU/h 80% of rated | 2.36 | 12.5 | 26.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215323760 |
| 37MAHAQ24AA3 615AHAQ24XA3 615 Series | 29,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 24,200 BTU/h 83% of rated | 2.34 | 13.5 | 21.2 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215323757 |
Central (ducted) split systems (155 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at 5°F | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248TAN036**AA* FG5ANBD60L* 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP | 37,600 BTU/h 3-ton | 18,600 BTU/h 50% of rated | 2.48 | 8.5 | 17.0 | R-454B | 215628939 |
| 248TAN060**AA* CVAMA6124XMA* 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP | 59,500 BTU/h 4.5-ton | 31,400 BTU/h 53% of rated | 2.34 | 8.5 | 16.0 | R-454B | 215626666 |
| 249VAN048**AA* FT5ANBD60L* Preferred 19 SEER2 VS HP | 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton | 36,000 BTU/h 75% of rated | 2.32 | 10.0 | 19.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 217914936 |
| 248TAN048**AA* FT5ANBD60L* 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP | 48,500 BTU/h 4-ton | 24,600 BTU/h 51% of rated | 2.32 | 8.1 | 18.0 | R-454B | 215560707 |
| 37MARAQ18AA3 45MBAAQ18XB3 45M Series | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 13,000 BTU/h 72% of rated | 2.30 | 9.8 | 18.5 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215318795 |
| 235SAN048**AA* FJ5AN*D60L* LEGACY 15 SEER2 HP | 46,500 BTU/h 4-ton | 24,400 BTU/h 53% of rated | 2.30 | 7.8 | 15.2 | R-454B | 214179628 |
Most efficient for cooling
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at 5°F | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37MPRAQ06AA3 615PHAQ06XA3 615 Series | 9,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 35.1 | 17.5 | 15.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215413147 |
| 37MPRAQ09AA3 615PHAQ09XA3 615 Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 33.5 | 17.0 | 14.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215413148 |
| 37MPRAQ12AA3 615PHAQ12XA3 615 Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 29.5 | 14.3 | 12.7 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215413149 |
| 37MAHAQ09AA3 615AHAQ09XA3 615 Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 27.5 | 15.5 | 12.5 | 1.80 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215323754 |
Look up any pairing by its AHRI number in the AHRI Directory ↗ or search the model in ENERGY STAR's product finder ↗. Ratings are for the exact indoor and outdoor pairing shown.
Warranty
Registration: 5 years if not registered within 90 days. This covers parts, and also Red Shield unit replacement on Evolution models. Registration isn't required for the 10-year parts warranty in California, Quebec or other jurisdictions that bar it.
5 years (parts and Red Shield unit replacement) if not registered within 90 days. Registration isn't required in Quebec, where heat pumps also get a 6-year legal warranty of good working order. Bryant's Quebec disclosure says it doesn't guarantee availability of replacement parts or repair information.
Strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- Cold-climate ducted model: the Evolution Extreme 21 (291VAN) is rated for 100% heating capacity down to 5°F and heating operation to -23°F (Bryant product data, ed. 09/25)
- Red Shield 10-year unit-replacement warranty for compressor failure on Evolution units, with registration (Bryant warranty page)
- Evolution 37MPRA ductless: 100% heating capacity at 0°F and up to 75% at -22°F (Bryant product page)
- Bryant's warranty page says registration isn't needed for the 10-year parts warranty in California and Quebec
Watch-outs
- 90-day registration window; otherwise parts and unit-replacement cover drop to 5 years
- No labour cover from Bryant itself; dealer labour plans aren't underwritten by Bryant (Bryant warranty page)
- Bryant's Quebec disclosure says it doesn't guarantee availability of replacement parts, repair services or repair information (Bryant Canada 291VAN page)
- The 291VAN web page says 100% capacity at 5°F in one place and 0°F in another; the product data sheet says 5°F
Which rebates Bryant models fit
Every model in these tables is ENERGY STAR certified, which is the federal equipment rule for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates where your state runs them. 123 Bryant outdoor models also meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, which several utility programs require. The 25C tax credit ended for heat pumps placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Rebate rules by metro:
Recent news
- Bryant held its first Factory Authorized Dealer national meeting in Indianapolis bryant.com ↗
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Sources
Model counts and ratings: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps, updated October 19, 2026. Brand facts checked October 19, 2026 on:
- Bryant US heat pump range
- Bryant Evolution Extreme 21 Cold Climate (291VAN), US page
- Bryant 291VAN product data (PDS291VAN-02, ed. 09/25)
- Bryant Evolution Extreme 23 (293VAN)
- Bryant Legacy single-stage (235SAN)
- Bryant US ductless range
- Bryant Evolution ductless heat pump (37MPRA)
- Bryant Preferred Crossover Heat Pump (37MUHA)
- Bryant US warranty information
- Bryant Canada warranty information
- Bryant Canada 291VAN page (Quebec notes)
- Bryant news: first Factory Authorized Dealer national meeting (May 12, 2026)