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 seasonExcellent · beats 94%
- HSPF2
- 8.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 38%
- EER2
- 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 80%
- Heat at 5°F
- 47,500 BTU/h74% of its 47°F outputAverage · 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Carrier |
| Also sold as | Bryant |
| Outdoor unit model | 27VNA360A*030 |
| Series | Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 5 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | November 1, 2024 |
| Last certified | June 9, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 20.0 (range 17.5-20.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.5-12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 55,000-58,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.0-8.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 60,000-61,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 46,000-49,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 44,500-47,500 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.95-2.08 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
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 matchups
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 unit | Furnace | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE5BNBD60L*+UI · cold climate | - | 20.0 | 12.5 | 8.5 | 44,500 | 215931484 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 58CU*A080C21**20 | 19.0 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 45,500 | 215931514 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 58CU*A080C21**20 | 19.0 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 215931664 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 58CU*A100C21**20 | 19.0 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931674 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B090C21**20 | 19.0 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931694 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B110C21**20 | 19.0 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931704 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B135C24**22 | 19.0 | 11.7 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 215931714 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 58CU*A100C21**20 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 215931524 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C100C21**22 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 215931614 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59TN6C100C21**22 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 215931634 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59TN6C120C24**22 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 215931644 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B070C21**20 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 47,000 | 215931684 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 59CU5B080C21**20 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931724 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C080C21**20 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931744 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C100C21**22 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931754 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C120C24**22 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931764 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 59TN6C100C21**22 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931774 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 59TN6C120C24**22 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 46,500 | 215931784 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59TN7A100C21**22 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,000 | 217448273 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B090C21**20 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 45,500 | 215931544 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B110C21**20 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 45,500 | 215931554 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C120C24**22 | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931624 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B135C24**22 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 45,500 | 215931564 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59CU5B100C21**22 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 45,500 | 215931584 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B070C21**20 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,500 | 215931534 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C080C21**20 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931604 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59CU5B080C21**20 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931574 |
| CAA**6124AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C060C21**20 | 18.0 | 10.5 | 8.1 | 47,500 | 215931734 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 58CU*A100C21**20 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931804 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B090C21**20 | 18.0 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 45,500 | 215931824 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 58CU*A080C21**20 | 18.0 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 45,500 | 215931794 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B110C21**20 | 18.0 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931834 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C100C21**22 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931884 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 59TN6C100C21**22 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931904 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 59TN6C120C24**22 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931914 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI | 59CU5B100C21**22 | 18.0 | 11.5 | 8.0 | 45,500 | 215931854 |
| CAA**6024AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C060C21**20 | 17.5 | 10.5 | 8.1 | 47,000 | 215931594 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 58TN*B070C21**20 | 17.5 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,500 | 215931814 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 59CU5B080C21**20 | 17.5 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931844 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C080C21**20 | 17.5 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931874 |
| CSAH*6012AM*+UI · cold climate | 59MN7C120C24**22 | 17.5 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 46,000 | 215931894 |
Same unit, other model numbers
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.
- Bryant 293VAN060**AA
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,742/yr
- Miami, FL$1,328/yr
- Houston, TX$1,565/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,728/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,714/yr
- New York, NY$4,308/yr
- Chicago, IL$3,532/yr
- Denver, CO$2,964/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,843/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$3,680/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- 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
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 9, 2026. How we use the data.