What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA?

The Bryant GH5SAN531**AA is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 80 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 2.5-ton model.

How much does the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $859-$2,393 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,072 in Phoenix and $2,009 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Which indoor units work with the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA?

ENERGY STAR lists 80 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FJ5AN*C42L, F55AA*C42L, PF5MN*C42L.

2.5-ton central heat pump · 15 SEER2 HP

Bryant GH5SAN531**AA

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #153 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $992 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 8.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 12%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 14,000 BTU/h45% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 51%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 80 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Bryant
Also sold as	Carrier
Outdoor unit model	GH5SAN531**AA
Series	15 SEER2 HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	July 31, 2025
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-13.0
Cooling capacity	27,400-29,400 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.0
Capacity at 47°F	29,400-30,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	17,500-18,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	13,400-14,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.06
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder45% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FJ5AN*C42L at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups80 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 80 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.
FJ5AN*C42L	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,400	217683339
F55AA*C42L	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,400	217683340
FJ5AN*C42L	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,400	217683347
PF5MN*C42L	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,400	217683348
F55AA*C42L	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,400	217683349
FMA5X30**AL	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,700	217683593
FMA5X30**AL	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,700	217683596
FM(C,U)5Z30**AL	-	16.0	12.5	8.0	13,400	217683465
FM(C,U)5Z30**AL	-	16.0	12.5	8.0	13,400	217683468
FM(C,U)5Z36**AL	-	16.0	12.5	8.0	13,400	217683497
FM(C,U)5Z36**AL	-	16.0	12.5	8.0	13,400	217683500
FMA5X36**AL	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,700	217683628
FMA5X36**AL	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	13,700	217683625
CAA**3721AM	935SB66100M21***	15.5	12.0	8.0	14,000	217680775
CAA**3721AM	83SB60080M21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680590
CAA**3721AM	926TC66100V21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680838
CAA**3721AM	927TA66100V21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680863
CAA**4321AM	83CB36040C17**	15.5	12.5	8.0	13,900	217680923
CAA**4321AM	83CB60080C21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	13,900	217680933
CAA**4321AM	8(0,1)SB60090M21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680973
CAA**4321AM	8(0,1)SB60110M21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680978
CAA**4321AM	82SB66110V21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680998
CAA**4321AM	83SB48060M17**	15.5	12.0	8.0	14,000	217681008
CAA**4321AM	83SB60080M21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217681013
CAA**4321AM	935SB66100M21***	15.5	11.7	8.0	14,000	217681198
CAA**4321AM	926TC66100V21***	15.5	13.0	8.0	14,000	217681266
CAA**4321AM	927TA66100V21***	15.5	13.0	8.0	14,000	217681291
CAA**3721AM	83CB36040C17**	15.5	12.0	8.0	13,900	217680505
CAA**3721AM	83CB60080C21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680515
CAA**3721AM	8(0,1)SB60090M21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680550
CAA**3721AM	8(0,1)SB60110M21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680555
CAA**3721AM	82SB66110V21**	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680575
CAA**3721AM	83SB48060M17**	15.5	12.0	8.0	14,000	217680585
CAA**3721AM	912SE60080M21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680700
CAA**3721AM	912SE60100M21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680705
CAA**3721AM	912SE66100M21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217680710
CAA**4321AM	912SE60080M21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217681123
CAA**4321AM	912SE60100M21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217681128
CAA**4321AM	912SE66100M21***	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217681133
CAA**3721AM	59TP6C100V21**22	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217691445
CAA**3721AM	59TP7A100V21**22	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217691557
CAA**4321AM	59SU5B100M21**22	15.5	11.7	8.0	14,000	217693083
CAA**3721AM	59SC2E080M21**20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217690822
CAA**3721AM	59SC2E100M21**20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217690845
CAA**3721AM	59SC2E100M21**22	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217690870
CAA**3721AM	58CUB040C17*12	15.5	12.0	8.0	13,900	217689953
CAA**3721AM	58CUB080C21*20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217689997
CAA**4321AM	58CUB040C17*12	15.5	12.5	8.0	13,900	217691800
CAA**4321AM	59TP7A100V21**22	15.5	13.0	8.0	14,000	217693501
CAA**3721AM	58S(B,C)B090M21*20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217690160
CAA**3721AM	58S(B,C)B110M21*20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217690185
CAA**4321AM	58CUB080C21*20	15.5	12.5	8.0	13,900	217691844
CAA**4321AM	59SC2E080M21**20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217692718
CAA**4321AM	59SC2E100M21**20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217692741
CAA**3721AM	58SPB110V21*22	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217690270
CAA**3721AM	58SUB080M21*20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217690340
CAA**4321AM	59SC2E100M21**22	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217692768
CAA**3721AM	59SU5B100M21**22	15.5	12.0	8.0	14,000	217691173
CAA**4321AM	58S(B,C)B110M21*20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217692063
CAA**4321AM	58S(B,C)B090M21*20	15.5	12.5	8.0	14,000	217692038

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$859-$2,393

Phoenix, AZ$1,072/yr
Miami, FL$859/yr
Houston, TX$962/yr
Atlanta, GA$992/yr
Los Angeles, CA$969/yr
New York, NY$2,393/yr
Chicago, IL$1,947/yr
Denver, CO$1,622/yr
Seattle, WA$1,000/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,009/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA?: The Bryant GH5SAN531**AA is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 80 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 2.5-ton model.
How much does the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $859-$2,393 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,072 in Phoenix and $2,009 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Which indoor units work with the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA?: ENERGY STAR lists 80 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FJ5AN*C42L, F55AA*C42L, PF5MN*C42L.
What refrigerant does the Bryant GH5SAN531**AA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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2. The heat pump Bryant GH5SAN531**AA

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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: $1,071
Current system, per year: $1,529
You save per year: $458
Payback: 24.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,423

Cooling $642Heating $428Electricity used: 6,693 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $105

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 29, 2026. How we use the data.