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      5-ton central heat pump · 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP

      Bryant PH8TAN560**AA

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #27 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,743 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 58%
      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
      31,800 BTU/h53% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 92%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 273 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.

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      Details

      Specifications5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandBryant
      Also sold asBROCK, WeatherMaker, PAYNE HEATING AND COOLING
      Outdoor unit modelPH8TAN560**AA
      Series2-STAGE 18 SEER HP
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 4, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 16, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.5 (range 15.5-17.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-13.0
      Cooling capacity54,000-58,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F56,500-61,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F36,200-38,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F29,600-31,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10-2.34
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder53% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with PF5TNBD60L at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups273 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 273 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      PF5TNBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560744
      FT5ANBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560739
      PF5TNBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560743
      PF5TNBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560742
      PF5TNBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560741
      FG5ANBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560740
      QFVA5D6021X-17.512.08.131,400218695462
      QFVA5D6021X-17.512.08.131,400218695461
      FT5BD6021X-17.512.08.131,400218695460
      CAA**6121AM926TC66100V21***16.512.08.130,000215629969
      CAA**6124AM82*SB66110V21***16.512.08.129,800215630023
      CAA**6121AM82*SB66110V21***16.512.08.130,000215629578
      CAA**6124AM88*TB60090C21***16.512.08.130,200215630101
      CAA**6124AM82*TB66110V21***16.512.08.130,000215630159
      CAA**6124AMPG80VTLB66110C**16.512.08.130,000215630160
      CAA**6124AMPG80VTLB66110C**16.512.08.130,000215630162
      CAA**6124AMPG80VTLB66110C**16.512.08.130,000215630161
      CAA**6124AM82*TB66135V24***16.512.08.130,000215630177
      CAA**6124AMPG80VTLB66135D**16.512.08.130,000215630179
      CAA**6124AMPG80VTLB66135D**16.512.08.130,000215630180
      CAA**6124AMPG80VTLB66135D**16.512.08.130,000215630178
      CAA**6124AM987MC66100C21***16.512.08.130,400215630241
      CAA**6124AM926TC66100V21***16.512.08.129,800215630438
      CAA**6024AM83*SB60080M21***16.512.08.029,600215629089
      CAA**6024AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,600215629090
      CAA**6024AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,600215629092
      CAA**6024AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,600215629091
      CAA**6121AM935SB66100M21***16.512.08.030,200215629891
      CAA**6124AM82*SB66135V24***16.512.08.030,000215630036
      CAA**6124AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,800215630050
      CAA**6124AM83*SB60080M21***16.512.08.029,800215630049
      CAA**6124AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,800215630052
      CAA**6124AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,800215630051
      CAA**6124AMPG80MSUA60100C**16.512.08.030,200215630071
      CAA**6124AMPG80MSUA60100C**16.512.08.030,200215630069
      CAA**6124AM83*SB60100M21***16.512.08.030,200215630068
      CAA**6124AMPG80MSUA60100C**16.512.08.030,200215630070
      CAA**6121AM83*SB60080M21***16.512.08.029,800215629610
      CAA**6121AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,800215629611
      CAA**6121AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,800215629612
      CAA**6121AMPG80MSUA60080C**16.512.08.029,800215629613
      CAA**6124AM88*TB60110C21***16.512.08.030,200215630115
      CAA**6124AM88*TB66135C24***16.512.08.030,200215630129
      CAA**6124AM935CB66100C21***16.512.08.030,000215630199
      CAA**6121AM88*TB60110C21***16.512.08.030,400215629690
      CAA**6121AMPG80VTLB66110C**16.512.08.030,000215629722
      CAA**6121AMPG80VTLB66110C**16.512.08.030,000215629721
      CAA**6121AM82*TB66110V21***16.512.08.030,000215629720
      CAA**6121AMPG80VTLB66110C**16.512.08.030,000215629723
      CAA**6124AMOVLAAB06015416.511.78.030,400215630469
      CAA**6124AM935SB66100M21***16.512.08.030,200215630346
      CAA**6124AM927TA66100V21***16.512.08.029,800215718631
      CAA**6121AM927TA66100V21***16.512.08.030,000215718514
      CAA**6124AM83*CA60080C21***16.511.77.831,400215629982
      CVAMA6124XMAPG80VTLB60090C**16.011.78.531,800215626635
      CVAMA6124XMAPG80VTLB60090C**16.011.78.531,800215626636
      CVAMA6124XMAPG80VTLB60090C**16.011.78.531,800215626637
      CVAMA6124XMAPG80VTLB66135D**16.011.78.531,400215626669
      CVAMA6124XMAPG80VTLB66135D**16.011.78.531,400215626670
      CVAMA6124XMA82*TB66135V24***16.011.78.531,400215626668
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,494-$4,218

      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 PH8TAN560**AA?
      The Bryant PH8TAN560**AA is rated at up to 17.5 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 273 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.5-17.5.
      Is the Bryant PH8TAN560**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 5-ton model.
      How much does the Bryant PH8TAN560**AA cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,494-$4,218 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,872 in Phoenix and $3,548 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 PH8TAN560**AA?
      ENERGY STAR lists 273 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use PF5TNBD60L, FT5ANBD60L, FG5ANBD60L.
      What refrigerant does the Bryant PH8TAN560**AA 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 $1,874/yrYou save $1,020/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Bryant PH8TAN560**AA
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,874
      Current system, per year
      $2,894
      You save per year
      $1,020
      Payback
      20.6 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$10,795

      Cooling $1,116Heating $758Electricity used: 11,712 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $351

      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.