Bryant® Heating and Cooling Products


EVOLUTIONTM EXTREME 26 VARIABLE-SPEED AIR CONDITIONER

Model: 186CNV

EXPERIENCE EXTREME COMFORT WITH OUR TOP-OF-THE-LINE AIR CONDITIONER Elevate your home comfort with this variable-speed air conditioner that can deliver extreme humidity control, ultra-quiet operation and even receive over-the-air updates providing you with our latest software for enhanced performance.

Features

  • Up to 50% quieter than our nearest competitor1
  • Extreme humidity control – Can remove up to 400% more moisture than standard systems2
  • True variable-speed operation with longer, lower speed cycles to give you more energy savings and optimal temperature management
  • Over-the-air software update capabilities
  • Bluetooth® connectivity for enhanced service & diagnostics
  • Senses operating conditions and adjusts to enhance system reliability
  • Excellent performance with zoned systems
  • Uses non-ozone depleting Puron® refrigerant
  • DuraGuard™ Plus protection for lasting durability against the elements
  • 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration3
  • Red ShieldTM 10-year unit replacement warranty (compressor failure only) upon timely registration4


1 Depending on model combination. Based on laboratory testing of Bryant’s Evolution 26 air conditioner models by Bryant engineers in Fall 2019 and AHRI sound level data for competitors’ variable-speed outdoor units, published as of December 2019.


2 Based on Bryant testing under simulated “worst case” conditions, as compared to a single-stage 13.0 SEER unit.


3 The limited warranty period is five years on parts if not registered within 90 days except in jurisdictions where warranty benefits are not conditioned upon registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See limited warranty certificate at Bryant.com for complete details and restrictions.


4 Unit replacement limited warranty is not available to subsequent owners. The limited warranty period is five years if not registered within 90 days except in jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year unit replacement limited warranty. See limited warranty certificate at Bryant.com for complete details and restrictions.


Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Specifications

COOLING EFFICIENCY

Up to 24 SEER2

COMPRESSOR TYPE

Variable-Speed

SOUND RATING (DECIBELS)

as low as 51

Energy Efficiency

Up to 24 SEER2/16 EER2

ENERGY STAR®

Recognized as the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR® 2022

Cooling stages

True variable-speed capability for load matching performance

Cooling

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

Quiet levels

51 dB during lowest capacity cooling operating condition

AeroQuiet™ System II design

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

Startup

Soft start and smooth ramp up

Notifications

Maintenance reminders and service notices through the advanced system diagnostics of the Evolution Connex control

Compressor

Variable-speed scroll with as wide as 25-100% 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

Protection

Attractive DuraGuard™ Plus system

Construction

Durable, sheet metal construction

Paint

Baked-on, complete outer coverage, powder paint

View Product Literature:

Brochure

2023 Evolution System Air Conditioners Consumer Brochure

Published Date:

 02/22/2023

Bryant AC Comparison Consumer Brochure

Published Date:

07/30/2021

Bryant Evolution System Air Conditioners Consumer Brochure

Published Date:

10/11/2022

Bryant Red Shield Consumer Brochure

Published Date:

09/07/2022

Owner's Manual

186CNV Evolution Extreme Viable Speed Air Conditioner with Puron Refrigerant 2-5 Nominal Tons

Published Date:

03/11/2020

186CNV Aire acondicionado con velocidad variable Evolution® Extreme con refrigerante Puron® 2 a 5 toneladas nominales

Published Date:

04/11/2022

186CNV Climatiseur a vitesse variable EvolutionMD Extreme avec fluide frigorigene PuronMD 2 a 5 tonnes nominales

Published Date:

04/26/2021

Warranty Card

Garantie limitée pour les modèles de climatiseur et de pompe à chaleur à condensation 186CNV et

284ANV avec réfrigérant Puron® (R-410A)

Published Date:

 06/16/2020

Limited Warranty for Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Condensing Unit Models 186CNV, 189BNV, 284ANV

and 188BNV with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant

Published Date:

 09/07/2022