What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant PH5SAN524**AA?

The Bryant PH5SAN524**AA is rated at up to 16.5 SEER2 and 13.0 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 551 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.5.

Is the Bryant PH5SAN524**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-ton model.

How much does the Bryant PH5SAN524**AA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $671-$1,702 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $814 in Phoenix and $1,412 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 PH5SAN524**AA?

ENERGY STAR lists 551 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FMA5X30**AL, CAA**3721AM, CVAVA3117XMA.

2-ton central heat pump · 15 SEER2 HP

Bryant PH5SAN524**AA

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #255 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $721 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 40%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 11,900 BTU/h49% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 83%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 551 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
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 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Bryant
Also sold as	PAYNE HEATING AND COOLING, WeatherMaker, BROCK
Outdoor unit model	PH5SAN524**AA
Series	15 SEER2 HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2024
Last certified	September 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.5 (range 15.2-16.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-13.0
Cooling capacity	22,200-24,400 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.5
Capacity at 47°F	21,600-24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	14,200-15,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	10,800-11,900 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.96-2.26
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder49% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FMA5X30**AL at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups551 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 551 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.
FMA5X30**AL	-	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,600	214424075
FMA5X30**AL	-	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,600	214424076
FMA5X30**AL	-	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,600	214424073
FMA5X30**AL	-	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,600	214424074
CAA**3721AM	927TA60100V21***	16.0	12.5	8.0	11,500	215800253
CAA**3721AM	PG97VTAA60100C**	16.0	12.5	8.0	11,500	215800254
CAA**3721AM	PG97VTAA60100C**	16.0	12.5	8.0	11,500	215800255
CAA**3721AM	PG97VTAA60100C**	16.0	12.5	8.0	11,500	215800256
CAA**3721AM	927TA66100V21***	16.0	13.0	8.0	11,400	215800281
CVAVA3117XMA	82SB48090V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214205061
CVAVA3117XMA	82TB48090V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214205207
CVAVA3117XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214205208
CVAVA3117XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214205209
CVAVA3117XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,300	214205210
CVAMA3217XMA	83SB48060M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214212737
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MSUA48060B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214212738
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MSUA48060B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214212739
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80MSUA48060B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214212740
CVAVA3817XMA	82TB48070V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214357
CVAVA3817XMA	PG80VTLB48070B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214358
CVAVA3817XMA	PG80VTLB48070B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214360
CVAVA3817XMA	PG80VTLB48070B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214359
CVAVA3817XMA	82TB48090V17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214214385
CVAVA3817XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214214387
CVAVA3817XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214214386
CVAVA3817XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214214388
CVAVA3721XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A48090C**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214213395
CVAVA3721XMA	8(0,1)SB48090M21**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214213394
CVAVA3721XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A48090C**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214213396
CVAVA3721XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A48090C**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214213397
CAA**3721AM	83CA60080C21**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214210911
CVAVA3817XMA	PG92MSAA42060B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214487
CVAVA3817XMA	912SE42060M17***	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214484
CVAVA3817XMA	PG92MSAA42060B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214485
CVAVA3817XMA	PG92MSAA42060B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214214486
CAA**3721AM	PG95MSUA60100C**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,500	214211970
CAA**3721AM	935SB60100M21***	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,500	214211969
CAA**3721AM	PG95MSUA60100C**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,500	214211971
CAA**3721AM	PG95MSUA60100C**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,500	214211972
CAA**3721AM	986TC66100C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,200	214212024
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214212894
CVAMA3217XMA	82TB48090V17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214212893
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214212895
CVAMA3217XMA	PG80VTLB48090B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,400	214212896
CAA**3721AM	986TD60080C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214212051
CAA**3721AM	986TD66100C21***	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,500	214212078
CVAMA3217XMA	912SE48080M17***	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214212997
CVAMA3217XMA	PG92MSAA48080B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214212998
CVAMA3217XMA	PG92MSAA48080B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214212999
CVAMA3217XMA	PG92MSAA48080B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214213000
CAA**2517AM	83SB36040M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214210529
CAA**2517AM	PG80MSUA36040B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214210530
CAA**2517AM	PG80MSUA36040B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214210532
CAA**2517AM	PG80MSUA36040B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,300	214210531
CAA**2517AM	83SB48060M17**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214210561
CAA**2517AM	PG80MSUA48060B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214210562
CAA**2517AM	PG80MSUA48060B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214210563
CAA**2517AM	PG80MSUA48060B**	16.0	12.0	7.8	11,200	214210564
CVAVA3817XMA	8(0,1)SB36070M17**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214213974
CVAVA3817XMA	PG80MS(A,L)A36070B**	16.0	12.5	7.8	11,400	214213975

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$671-$1,702

Phoenix, AZ$814/yr
Miami, FL$671/yr
Houston, TX$729/yr
Atlanta, GA$721/yr
Los Angeles, CA$698/yr
New York, NY$1,702/yr
Chicago, IL$1,378/yr
Denver, CO$1,142/yr
Seattle, WA$699/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,412/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 PH5SAN524**AA?: The Bryant PH5SAN524**AA is rated at up to 16.5 SEER2 and 13.0 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 551 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.5.
Is the Bryant PH5SAN524**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-ton model.
How much does the Bryant PH5SAN524**AA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $671-$1,702 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $814 in Phoenix and $1,412 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 PH5SAN524**AA?: ENERGY STAR lists 551 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FMA5X30**AL, CAA**3721AM, CVAVA3117XMA.
What refrigerant does the Bryant PH5SAN524**AA 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: $801
Current system, per year: $1,201
You save per year: $399
Payback: 22.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,007

Cooling $503Heating $298Electricity used: 5,008 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $117

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 September 16, 2026. How we use the data.