What is the SEER2 rating of the Carrier 50NR-B36---30?

The Carrier 50NR-B36---30 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 11.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Carrier 50NR-B36---30 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 3-ton model.

How much does the Carrier 50NR-B36---30 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,090-$2,997 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,355 in Phoenix and $2,513 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Carrier 50NR-B36---30 the same as the Bryant 605ENXB36000AA?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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.

3-ton packaged heat pump · Performance HP

Carrier 50NR-B36---30

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton packaged heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #14 of 22 3 ton packaged heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,246 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
HSPF2: 7.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 25%
EER2: 11.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 60%
Heat at 5°F: 14,100 BTU/h41% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 11%

A good fit if…

You want a certified 3-ton packaged heat pump at a typical efficiency level.

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 packaged heat pumps.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for packaged heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Carrier
Also sold as	Bryant
Outdoor unit model	50NR-B36---30
Series	Performance HP
Type	Packaged heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Two-stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	April 21, 2025
Last certified	April 9, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.5
Cooling capacity	35,200 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.2
Capacity at 47°F	34,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	19,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	14,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.70
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder41% kept at 5°F

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

Certified matchups1 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
-	15.2	11.5	7.2	14,100	217154366

Same unit, other model numbers3

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Carrier 50NR-B36---30: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Bryant 605ENXB36000AA
Carrier 48NR*B36***30
Bryant 675ENWB36****A

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,090-$2,997

Phoenix, AZ$1,355/yr
Miami, FL$1,090/yr
Houston, TX$1,215/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,246/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,216/yr
New York, NY$2,997/yr
Chicago, IL$2,437/yr
Denver, CO$2,029/yr
Seattle, WA$1,250/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,513/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 Carrier 50NR-B36---30?: The Carrier 50NR-B36---30 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 11.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Carrier 50NR-B36---30 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 3-ton model.
How much does the Carrier 50NR-B36---30 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,090-$2,997 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,355 in Phoenix and $2,513 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Carrier 50NR-B36---30 the same as the Bryant 605ENXB36000AA?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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.
What refrigerant does the Carrier 50NR-B36---30 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 $1,350/yrYou save $452/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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.

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump Carrier 50NR-B36---30

Find a model (fills in the ratings below)

SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,350
Current system, per year: $1,802
You save per year: $452
Payback: 28.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$8,484

Cooling $815Heating $535Electricity used: 8,439 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $30

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 April 9, 2025. How we use the data.