Bryant® Heating & Cooling Products

EVOLUTION<sup>TM</sup> EXTREME 26 VARIABLE-SPEED AIR CONDITIONER

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.
  • 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.

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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