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Bryant Ductless Mini-Split - Preferred vs Evolution

2 years ago

For my newly built addition with 4 zones the contractor is recommending the Bryant Preferred series (38MGHBQ36DA3 outdoor ductless mini split heat pump with three 619AHBQ09XA3 and one 619AHBQ12XA3). Installing in SE Michigan. (quote here)

However, after reading the specs on both systems, it appears that the Evolution has better energy performance and the indoor units are WiFi capable and have more louver control (up-down). The Preferred do have lower dB though (24 vs 29).

Does anyone have experience with either (or both) and can offer some opinions on which series to go with? Any other feature differences I'm not seeing?

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sktn77a
2 years ago
The Evolution is the top-of-the-line Bryant while the Preferred is their middle-of-the-line product,. The Evolution has more bells and whistles and is usually quieter than the Preferred. I suspcet the sound levels are reversed or simply wrong (not uncommon in product literature).
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