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Focused on delivering value, Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems has been earning the trust of customers for over a century. The company honors its motto, “Bryant. Whatever It Takes,” through a personalized approach to helping customers meet their heating and cooling goals. Bryant offers furnaces, boilers, heat pumps and air conditioners, along with products including thermostats, alarms and air purifiers.

Bryant products

Bryant offers a range of heating and cooling products, like furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners. Explore the top models below.

Bryant furnaces

Gas furnaces

Evolution variable-speed gas furnaces

  • Evolution 987M – This variable-speed, modulating furnace is Energy Star qualified. It has an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating of up to 98.3 percent.
  • Evolution 986T – This two-stage unit is Energy Star qualified and has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 96.7 percent.
  • Evolution 830CA – This single-stage unit offers 65 percent lower emissions than standard models and has an AFUE efficiency rating of 80 percent. However, this model is not Energy Star qualified.

Preferred series variable-speed gas furnaces

  • Preferred 926T – This two-stage furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 96.5 percent and is Energy Star qualified.
  • Preferred 925S – This single-stage furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 96.2 percent and is Energy Star qualified.
  • Preferred 820TA – This two-stage furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of 80 percent.

Legacy line fixed-speed gas furnaces

  • Legacy 915S – This single-stage furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 95 percent and is Energy Star qualified.
  • Legacy 912S – This single-stage furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 92.1 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.
  • Legacy 311A – This single-stage furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 80 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.

Oil furnaces

Preferred series oil furnaces

  • Preferred OVL – This variable-speed furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 86.8 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.
  • Preferred OVM – This variable-speed furnace features an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 86.6 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.
  • Preferred CVM – This variable-speed furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 85.7 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.

Legacy line oil furnaces

  • Legacy OBL – This variable-speed furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 86.6 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.
  • Legacy CBL – This variable-speed furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 82.6 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.
  • Legacy CBM – This variable-speed furnace has an AFUE efficiency rating of up to 82.4 percent and is not Energy Star qualified.

Bryant heat pumps

Evolution system heat pumps

  • Evolution 280A – This variable-speed model is Energy Star qualified and holds recognition as the most efficient Energy Star heat pump of 2019. This model has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 20.5 and a heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) of up to 13. The unit operates down to 58 dB in cooling mode and down to 62 dB in heating mode.
  • Evolution 288BNV – This variable-speed model is Energy Star qualified in some sizes. The heat pump has a SEER efficiency of 18 and an HSPF efficiency of up to 11. The unit operates at low speeds, down to 55 dB.
  • Evolution 286BNC – This variable-speed model is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. It has a SEER efficiency of 17.5 and an HSPF efficiency of up to 9.5, and the unit operates at 60 to 69 dB.

Preferred series heat pumps

  • Preferred 226A – This variable-speed model is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. It has a SEER efficiency of 17.5 and an HSPF efficiency of up to 9.5. The heat pump operates down to 70 dB.
  • Preferred 225B – This single-stage model is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. The heat pump has a SEER efficiency of 16 and an HSPF efficiency of up to nine, and it operates down to 68 dB.
  • Preferred 226C – This single-stage model is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. The unit has a SEER efficiency of 16 and an HSPF efficiency of up to nine. The heat pump operates down to 67 dB.

Legacy line heat pumps

  • Legacy 215B – This single-stage model is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. The unit has a SEER efficiency of 15 and an HSPF efficiency of 8.5. This model operates down to 69 dB.
  • Legacy 214DNC – This single-stage model is not Energy Star qualified. The heat pump has a SEER efficiency of 14 and an HSPF efficiency of 8.2, and it operates down to 72 dB.
  • Legacy 214D – This single-stage model is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. It features a SEER efficiency of 14 and an HSPF efficiency of 8.2. This heat pump operates down to 69 dB.

Bryant packaged systems

Preferred series packaged HVAC systems

  • Preferred 577E – This two-stage unit is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. It features a SEER efficiency of up to 16, and it operates down to 72 dB.
  • Preferred 607E – This two-stage unit is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. The system has a SEER efficiency of up to 15.5 and an HSPF efficiency of 8.5, and it operates down to 68 dB.
  • Preferred 677E – This two-stage unit is Energy Star qualified in all sizes. This model has a SEER efficiency of up to 15 and an HSPF efficiency of 8.5. The unit operates down to 68 dB.

Legacy line packaged HVAC systems

  • Legacy 577C – This single-stage unit has a SEER efficiency of 14 and is not Energy Star qualified. The system operates down to 73 dB.
  • Legacy 607C – This single-stage unit has a SEER efficiency of 14.5 and an HSPF efficiency of eight, and it is not Energy Star qualified. The system operates down to 73 dB.
  • Legacy 677C – This single-stage unit has a SEER efficiency of 14.5 and an HSPF efficiency of eight. The system is not Energy Star qualified, and it operates down to 73 dB. The unit has an 81 percent AFUE rating.

Base line packaged HVAC systems

  • Base Line PA4Z – This single-stage unit has a SEER efficiency of 14 and is not Energy Star qualified. The system operates down to 72 dB.
  • Base Line PH4Z – This single-stage unit has a SEER efficiency of 14.5 and an HSPF efficiency of eight. The system is not Energy Star qualified, and it operates down to 73 dB.

Bryant reviews

Bryant’s website lists customer reviews for all products that have reviews available. You can also find online reviews from third parties. The most useful reviews describe installation, customer service, reliability, maintenance and energy efficiency. Consistent reviews, whether good, bad or moderate, can help you make an informed purchasing decision.

Bryant warranties

Bryant offers a standard factory limited warranty that covers defects in material and workmanship. Specific terms and coverage details vary by product. Bryant dealers may also offer an additional warranty to cover labor.