286BNC


Evolution® 2-Stage Heat Pump Model 286BNC

Advanced Year-round Comfort, Efficiency and Reliability

This reliable, high-efficiency Bryant® Evolution® series heat pump offers up to 19 SEER cooling and 10 HSPF heating. With 2-stage operation, it delivers energy-saving comfort, extra-quiet low-stage heating and cooling, and enhanced humidity control during the hot, sticky summer months.

Features

  • Enjoy cool, summer comfort with up to 19 SEER/13.7 EER efficiency​
  • Take advantage of efficient electric heating well into the winter months with up to 10 HSPF efficiency​
  • Two-stage operation allows longer, more consistent comfort cycles on low stage for savings and comfort​
  • Enhanced summer dehumidification through two-stage operation​
  • Sound as low as 66 dB (quiet as a vacuum)*​
  • Enjoy Wi-Fi®± remote access capability to allow complete programming and change control from anywhere with the Evolution® Connex™ control for ultimate performance​
  • AeroQuiet System™ design​
  • DuraGuard™ Plus protection system​
  • Environmentally-sound Puron® refrigerant​ ​

Specifications

EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT

Energy Efficiency Up to 20.5 SEER/16 EER Up to 13 HSPF

ENERGY STAR® Meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for high efficiency in all models/sizes

Cooling and heating stages True variable-speed capability for load matching performance and exceptional energy efficiency

Hybrid Heat® system capable Allows gas furnace/heat pump system combinations for best winter heating efficiencies

COMFORT MANAGEMENT

Cooling/Heating Best levels of Bryant comfort control to minimize temperature fluctuation

Dehumidification Optimal summer humidity management through low stage operation when managed by Evolution Connex control

SOUND

Quiet levels 58 dB during lowest capacity cooling operating condition

AeroQuietTM System II design Compressor sound blanket; quiet mount split post compressor grommets, forward-swept fan blade

Startup Soft start and smooth ramp up

CONVENIENCES

Quiet levels 58 dB during lowest capacity cooling operating condition

AeroQuietTM System II design Compressor sound blanket; quiet mount split post compressor grommets, forward-swept fan blade

Startup Soft start and smooth ramp up

TECHNOLOGY

Compressor Variable-speed scroll with as wide as 40-100% capacity range in 1% increments

Control Inverter driven compressor managed by Evolution Connex control

Refrigerant Puron® refrigerant

Compatibility Designed for best efficiencies when part of Evolution system with variable-speed blower on indoor furnace or fan coil

Protections High pressure switch, suction pressure transducer, multiple temperature sensors and filter drier

Diagnostics Enhanced diagnostics with Evolution control

Capacity 2-5 tons

AESTHETICS

Protection Attractive DuraGuardTM Plus system

Construction Durable, sheet metal construction

Paint Baked-on, complete outer coverage, powder paint