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
- 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.
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 |