Bryant® Heating and Cooling Products
Preferred™ Series Gas Heat/Electric Cool Systems
Model: 577E
BASK IN THE COMFORT AND SAVINGS OF TWO-STAGE COOLING AND HEATING
Delivering the even, consistent comfort of two-stage operation, this Bryant® Preferred™ gas/electric packaged system provides total climate control that pairs an up to 16 SEER2 air conditioner with a gas furnace that achieves 81% AFUE savings. It’s the total package of energy-saving performance and year-round, whole-home comfort.
SYSTEM TYPE : Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Systems
ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED : All sizes qualified
COOLING EFFICIENCY : up to 16 SEER2
HEATING EFFICIENCY : 81% AFUE
COMPRESSOR TYPE : Two-Stage
Features
- Enjoy cool, summer comfort up to 16 SEER2 & 11.5 EER2 efficiency
- Keep warm and cozy with gas heating when the weather turns cold
- Enjoy the optimized comfort of multi-speed air delivery
- Two-stage operation allows longer, more consistent heating and cooling cycles on low stage for savings and comfort
- Enhanced comfort during cooling operation through reduced humidity with appropriate control
- Galvanized steel cabinet with “coil on top” design for lasting durability against the elements
- Two-Stage Dehumidification
- Louvered grille protects the coil against physical damage
- Solid cabinet base panels help prevent infiltration of dirt, debris and moisture
- Ultra-Low NOx models available for California
- Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger1
10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration2
1To the original owner, when product is used in a residence, a Lifetime heat exchanger parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is reduced to 20-years (from Lifetime) on heat exchanger if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive the extended registered heat exchanger parts limited warranty period. See warranty certificate for details.
2To the original owner, when product is used in a 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.
Specifications
Energy Efficiency
Up to 16 SEER2/11.5 EER2 cooling; Up to 81% AFUE
Energy Star®
Meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for high efficiency in all models/sizes
Heating Stages
Two-stage operation for efficiency and comfort (Single-stage for ultra-low NOx models)
Cooling Stages
Two-stage operation for efficiency and comfort
Quiet Levels
During most common cooling operating condition: 70 dB
Blower Motor
High-efficiency multi-speed (9-Speed)
Heat Exchanger
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
Gas Valve
Two-stage (Single-stage for ultra-low NOx models)
Igniter
Direct spark ignition
Compressor
Two-stage scroll
Refrigerant
Puron® refrigerant
Refrigerant Management
Thermostatic expansion valve
Coil
Tin-plated coil protection for additional corrosion resistance
Fuel
Natural gas (convertible to liquid propane - LP, not available on Ultra-Low NOx models) and electricity
Capacity
Cooling - 2-5 tons / Heating - 40K-130K BTUH
Design
Coil on top, solid panels below
Construction
Galvanized steel with high-tech composite (rust-free) base
Paint
Baked-on urethane base coat and polyester top coat