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Preferred™ Compact Horizontal Discharge Air Conditioner
538A

Dependable Comfort for Compact Spaces & Budgets
Our 13 SEER Preferred compact central air conditioner is  our modestly-priced choice for rooftop or deck installations and areas as close as six inches away from your home.  It’s a versatile solution for reliable cooling performance. Some models in the Preferred™ Series may not be eligible for installation in the Southeast or Southwest regions of the country, based on Department of Energy minimum efficiency standards in place as of January 1, 2015. Ask your Bryant® dealer to ensure your new air conditioner meets government regulations for your area.
SEER Rating :
13
Compressor Technology :
Single-Stage
Sound Rating (Decibels) :
as low as 66
Features
  • Ultra-compact for small spaces and for stacking in multi-family housing
  • Enjoy cool summer comfort with 13 SEER and up to 11 EER efficiency
  • Quiet performance with sound as low as 66 dB
  • Enjoy energy savings, remote access capability and in-depth energy reporting with the Bryant Housewise™ Wi-Fi® thermostat. 
  • Environmentally-sound Puron® refrigerant
  • 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration1
1To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details. 
 
±Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.
Specifications

EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT

Energy Efficiency 13 SEER/11 EER

SOUND

Quiet levels During most common cooling operating condition: 66 dB

CONVENIENCES

Remote access Manage your system from afar with remote access when paired with the Bryant Housewise™ Wi-Fi® thermostat
Reminders Automatic maintenance reminders and service alerts with the Housewise thermostat 

TECHNOLOGY

Compressor Single-stage scroll
Refrigeran Puron® refrigerant
Protections High pressure switch and filter drier
Controls supported Bryant Housewise Wi-Fi thermostat and other Preferred series thermostats
Capacity 1.5-5 tons

AESTHETICS

Design Flow through design has galvanized steel construction, heavy-duty wire fan guard and baked-on powder paint
 
*Bryant reserves the right to discontinue or change any specification or design without prior notice or obligation.
  • Ultra-compact for small spaces and for stacking in multi-family housing
  • Enjoy cool summer comfort with 13 SEER and up to 11 EER efficiency
  • Quiet performance with sound as low as 66 dB
  • Enjoy energy savings, remote access capability and in-depth energy reporting with the Bryant Housewise™ Wi-Fi® thermostat. 
  • Environmentally-sound Puron® refrigerant
  • 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration1
1To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details. 
 
±Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.

EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT

Energy Efficiency 13 SEER/11 EER

SOUND

Quiet levels During most common cooling operating condition: 66 dB

CONVENIENCES

Remote access Manage your system from afar with remote access when paired with the Bryant Housewise™ Wi-Fi® thermostat
Reminders Automatic maintenance reminders and service alerts with the Housewise thermostat 

TECHNOLOGY

Compressor Single-stage scroll
Refrigeran Puron® refrigerant
Protections High pressure switch and filter drier
Controls supported Bryant Housewise Wi-Fi thermostat and other Preferred series thermostats
Capacity 1.5-5 tons

AESTHETICS

Design Flow through design has galvanized steel construction, heavy-duty wire fan guard and baked-on powder paint
 
*Bryant reserves the right to discontinue or change any specification or design without prior notice or obligation.
Documents

California residents please see Proposition 65

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