Preferred™ Series Side-Discharge Horizontal Air Conditioner


Air Conditioning to Fit Small Space, Big Comfort Needs
The Preferred compact central air conditioner is the ideal quiet choice for rooftop or deck installations and areas as close as six inches away from your home. Yet, with an up to 15 SEER rating, it delivers powerful cooling performance.
Models: 538A
Key Features
- Ultra-compact for small spaces and for stacking in multi-family housing
- Up to 15 SEER
- Up to 12.5 EER
- Sound as low as 66 dB (quiet as a vacuum)
- DuraGuard™ Plus system
- Blow-through design
- Environmentally-sound Puron® refrigerant
- 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Model: 538A
538A
| Performance | |
| Efficiency | Up to 15 SEER, Up to 12.5 EER |
| Warranty | 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration |
| ENERGY STAR® | |
| Details | As an ENERGY STAR partner, Bryant has determined that the Preferred™ Series Model 538A air conditioners that achieve system combinations of 14.5 SEER and 12.0 EER or higher meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Proper sizing and installation of equipment is critical to achieve optimal performance. Split system air conditioners and heat pumps must be matched with appropriate coil components to meet ENERGY STAR criteria. Ask your contractor for details or visit the ENERGY STAR web site. |
| Sound | |
| Quiet Level | As low as 66 dB |
| Features | Compact flow-through design |
| Controls | |
| Controls Supported | Evolution Control |
| Diagnostics | On-board |
| Technology | |
| Refrigerant | Puron refrigerant |
| Compressor | Scroll |
| Cooling Capacity (tons) | 1.5 - 5 |
| Pressure Switches | High and Low |
| Aesthetics | |
| Protection | DuraGuard Plus™ system |
| Construction | Galvanized steel |
| Paint | Powder-coated, baked on |
| Fan Guard | Heavy-duty wire fan guard |
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