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Bryant Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - Bryant offers heat pumps in three different series - The Bryant Evolution Series, The Bryant Preferred Series, and the Bryant Legacy lines. Bryant heat pumps come in efficiency ranges from 13 SEER 7.9 HSPF to 20.5 SEER 13.0 HSPF.
Bryant also uses R-410A refrigerant and two-stage Scroll compressors in selected heat pump models for better efficiency. In selected heat pumps Bryant has control boards that offer diagnostics features for easier heat pump troubleshooting. Some features of selected Bryant heat pumps are:
Bryant Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings | Select Features
- Use of R-410A refrigerant in selected Bryant Heat Pump models
- Galvanized steel cabinets in Bryant Heat Pumps
- 23 point diagnostics boards for easier heat pump troubleshooting in selected Bryant Heat Pumps
- Selected Bryant Heat Pump units comply with EnergyStar guidelines
- Variable-speed ECM condenser and blower fan motors in select units
- Selected Bryant Heat Pump units use AeroQuiet™ System for quieter operation
- Capacities from 1.5 tons to 5 tons in selected Bryant heat pump units
- Dehumidification capability for better summer comfort
- 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration on select systems
- Bryant Warranties as Compared to Other Brands 93%
- Bryant Quality as Compared to Other Brands 93%
- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 99%
- Bryant Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 97%
- Overall Bryant Opinion from a Technical Perspective 94%
Bryant Top Tier SEER Rating
Bryant Top Tier HSPF Rating
Air Source Heat Pump Tips | Dual Fuel Heating
A dual fuel heat pump is a heat pump with a gas furnace for backup heating rather than electric heat strips.
Air source heat pumps have a backup heating source. In most installations, the backup heating source is electric heat strips. Electric heat strips are very cheap to install in most cases. However, while electricity is generally regarded as 100% efficient, producing it is more costly than other heating methods. For a more efficient heat pump, consider a dual fuel heat pump, or a heat pump with a gas furnace for the backup heat source. It will be more costly to install, but your monthly bills will be reduced.
Bryant Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings | Top of the Line
The Bryant top-of-the-line model heat pump, Evolution Extreme, is a variable capacity system that runs only at the speed necessary to satisfy demand. Of course, it requires a matching air handler with the condenser and the Evolution Extreme controls along with a competent installation by a Bryant dealer to achieve the efficiency ratings on the equipment. For added efficiency and energy cost savings you can choose the dual fuel heat pump where you have a Bryant gas furnace inside for the backup heat pump heat and the heat pump condenser used when conditions are optimal for using heat pump heat.
See what others have to say about Bryant heat pump systems in the comments below. Additionally, if you have a Bryant heat pump system leave a review below to help others make better, more informed buying decisions.
Bryant was founded in 1904 by Charles Bryant offering gas-fired boilers. Bryant is now owned by United Technologies which is also the parent company of Carrier.
For more information on Bryant and its latest models and efficiency ratings please see the Bryant website.
Bryant Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings
“Purchased this $5,000 unit after sitting with the owner of Powell ac and Heating at our kitchen table who recommended it in January of 2010. Have had three service calls for repair since installation.
On 7/27/2013 the fan motor stopped working. Was informed that both the seller and manufacturer were aware that the motor would go but chose not to replace it until it actually broke down. As it happened on a saturday, we went three full days in Florida without A/C while they waited until Monday when they ordered the new motor and another two days until they could replace the motor. It was covered under warranty but the labor was not. Cost us 400.00 to replace.
On 6/17/2014, the unit stopped cooling again. This time the repairman said that there was an “unrepairable leak at Utube top” and that the coils had “moved together” and burned that hole. Of course, the coils are under warranty but the labor and replacing the coolant is going to cost us $1200.00. Every bit of savings you get from a lower electricity bill will be lost on repairs to these defective units.
On 12-24-2014, the unit was not cooling. Called Powell and was told that this time, it was a “leak on the reversing valve” and that once again, $1200 would need to spent for the repair and to replace the coolant – which has JUST BEEN REPLACED 6 MONTHS EARLY.
As I write this, it is 90 degrees in my house on July 9th 2016 in Florida. The X13 Fan Motor – that was replaced in July of 2013 – has gone out again – less than three years later. Happening on a Friday, and with the Bryant/Carrier supplier closed until Monday – the part WILL NOT EVEN BE ORDERED UNTIL MONDAY. NO ESTIMATE given of how long until received and replaced.
DO NOT BUY A CARRIER/BRYANT HEAT PUMP.
Had our unit for 3 years, had trouble with the air handler, during the winter heat kicking on in aux. heat at 40 degrees. Service tech changed thermostat some better but not satisfied. Today 6/5/2016 the heat pump quit working, would not come on. Turned breakers off back on after awhile it come on. Not at all happy with the performance of Legacy Line 215B 15.3 Seer Heat Pump. FX4D Air Handler. Still expect the heat pump to fail again.
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 05, 2011
Bryant split system
Reviewed by Greg December 24, 2009
Bryant split system
So far we are very pleased with the system we had installed. Scaled back on the BTUs from the previous unit and have still been a lot more comfortable. Went with a two stage heat pump and expect that to improve humidity this summer. I wish the humidifier could have been installed on the supply side instead of the return. It would have been better. As it is the system is calling for humidity constantly. Not a big deal but something I will probably have looked at in the future.
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 05, 2011
Bryant Heat Pump is Poor Quality
Reviewed by Kathy Shumard December 10, 2010
Bryant Heat Pump is Poor Quality
In August 2005 we installed a new Bryant Heat Pump/Furnace combination in our home in Kamloops, BC, Canada. The first 3 1/2 years were great but during the last year (2010)we have spent over $1,000.00 on labour for warranty repairs, with no satisfaction from either Bryant or the Installation company. I should have gone with Lennox !