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bob991

Help evaluate HVAC options

Please help me decide on a quote from a reputable local company in MD.

  1. Bryant Evolution 290VAN03600A 3 Ton 20 SEER2 Residential Variable Speed Heat Pump Unit

Bryant FE5BNXC36L00 - 3 Ton Residential Fan Coil Communicating Variable-Speed

SEER2: 18.5 EER2: 10.0 HSPF2: 9.0

$17,580

  1. Rheem RD18AY36AJVCA Endeavor Universal Side-Discharge HP, 3 Ton, Heat Pump

Rheem RH2VY3617STACNJ Endeavor AH, 3 Ton, Air Handler

SEER2: 19.0 EER2: 12.0 HSPF2: 8.5

$13,320

  1. Lennox EL18KSLV Cold Climate Side Discharge Heat Pumps, 3 Ton, Heat Pump

Lennox CBK45UHET Merit Series, 3 Ton, Air Handler

SEER2: 18.5 EER2: 11.7 HSPF2: 9.0

$12,220

All options will have backup electric heat kits.

Do these prices seem reasonable? The Bryant seems overpriced compared to the others for little to no efficiency gain.

Posted Feb 18, 2026, 2:18 AM UTC

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