Preferred™ Series Heat Pump

Reliable Year-Round Comfort That's Also Cost-Effective

The Preferred heat pump delivers all-season flexibility for total home comfort, with an up to 16.5 SEER rating that provides warm-weather cooling which, during colder seasons, can be reversed for low-cost electric heat.

Models: 226A, 225B, 223A

Features Specs Downloads

Puron® refrigerant
Up to 16.5 SEER and 9.5 HSPF
Sound as low as 68 dB
DuraFlow™ louvered coil guard
DuraGuard™ Plus system
Filter drier for longer product life
10-year parts limited warranty upon registration (226A)
10-year parts limited warranty upon registration (225B)
10-year parts limited warranty upon registration (223A)

Model: 226A 225B 223A

226A

Performance
Efficiency	Up to 16.5 SEER/9.5 HSPF
Warranty	10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
ENERGY STAR®
Details	As an ENERGY STAR partner, Bryant has determined that the Preferred Series Model 226A heat pumps that achieve system combinations of 14.5 SEER, 8.2 HSPF 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 70 dB
Controls
Controls Supported	Thermidistat, HYBRID HEAT® Dual Fuel Thermostats
Diagnostics	Enhanced diagnostics with Evolution control
Technology
Refrigerant	Puron refrigerant
Compressor	2-stage scroll
Heating Capacity (tons)	2 - 5
Cooling Capacity (tons)	2 - 5
Aesthetics
Protection	DuraGuard Plus Protection Package
Construction	Sheet metal
Paint	Powder-coated
Coil Guard	DuraGuard Plus
Cabinet Screws	Color matched
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225B

Performance
Efficiency	Up to 16.0 SEER/9.0 HSPF
Warranty	10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
ENERGY STAR®
Details	As an ENERGY STAR partner, Bryant has determined that the Preferred Series Model 225B heat pumps that achieve system combinations of 14.5 SEER, 8.2 HSPF 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 68 dB
Controls
Controls Supported	Thermidistat, HYBRID HEAT® Dual Fuel Thermostats
Diagnostics	Enhanced diagnostics with Evolution control
Technology
Refrigerant	Puron refrigerant
Compressor	Scroll
Heating Capacity (tons)	1.5 - 5
Cooling Capacity (tons)	1.5 - 5
Aesthetics
Protection	DuraGuard Plus Protection Package
Construction	Sheet metal
Paint	Powder-coated
Coil Guard	DuraGuard Plus
Cabinet Screws	Color matched
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223A

Performance
Efficiency	Up to 15.5 SEER/8.8 HSPF
Warranty	10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Sound
Quiet Level	70 dB
Controls
Controls Supported	Thermidistat™, HYBRID HEAT Dual Fuel Thermostats
Technology
Refrigerant	Puron refrigerant
Compressor	Scroll
Heating Capacity (tons)	1.5 - 5
Cooling Capacity (tons)	1.5 - 5
Aesthetics
Protection	DuraGuard Protection Package
Construction	Galvanized steel
Paint	Powder-coated
Coil Guard	Steel Louver Coil Guard
Cabinet Screws	Color matched
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Cooling Efficiency
Heating Efficiency
Quiet Level

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Preferred™ Series Heat Pump

Reliable Year-Round Comfort That's Also Cost-Effective