Performance™ Series Next Gen Air Handler

Carrier’s Performance™ Series Next Gen Air Handlers redefine what homeowners can expect from a comfort system, bringing together advanced efficiency, innovative engineering, and intuitive smart technology. Built for today’s performance-driven, connected homes, these air handlers deliver a level of comfort, reliability, and serviceability that sets a new industry benchmark—and makes them a standout contender for “Best” in their class.

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Precision Comfort Through 25-Speed Modulation

At the core of this next-generation platform is a sophisticated 25-speed operating system designed to deliver the exact amount of airflow needed at any moment. By matching output to real-time demand, the system minimizes temperature swings, reduces energy use, and maintains more consistent comfort than traditional single- or multi-speed designs. This precise modulation unlocks meaningful energy savings while keeping every room in the home evenly conditioned.

Smart Technology Powered by InteliSense®

Carrier’s InteliSense^® technology elevates the user and technician experience even further. With built-in remote monitoring, diagnostics, and over-the-air updates, homeowners and professionals benefit from faster issue detection, quicker resolutions, and fewer onsite service visits. NFC-enabled setup also helps technicians install and configure systems with speed and accuracy, reducing errors and ensuring the equipment performs at peak efficiency from day one.

Engineered for Quiet, Reliable Performance

Reliability is engineered into every detail. By relocating the control board outside the airstream, Carrier has taken a significant step in protecting sensitive components from moisture, debris, and temperature fluctuations—greatly lowering the risk of failures over time. The mixed-flow fan design, powered by a high-efficiency ECM motor, optimizes airflow by delivering air both radially and axially. This innovation increases cooling and heating performance, promotes uniform airflow throughout the home, and supports higher efficiency ratings.

User-Friendly Maintenance and Installation

Maintenance and everyday operation have also been thoughtfully simplified. The system uses standard 1” filter sizes, making regular filter changes fast and accessible for homeowners. A built-in sight glass and LED display provide at-a-glance status checks and easier troubleshooting—small but impactful enhancements that save time and reduce frustration. Inside the cabinet, the advanced VERTEX® coil further contributes to overall system efficiency. Its “V” configuration, flat aluminum channels, and ridged fins improve heat transfer while reducing pressure drop, helping the air handler deliver more comfort with less energy.

Compact Footprint for Maximum Installation Flexibility

The latest models are also built with installation flexibility in mind. On average, they are 20% shorter, allowing technicians to place them more easily in attics, closets, and tight mechanical spaces. This compact design gives builders and contractors more freedom when planning system layouts without compromising performance.

A New Standard in Comfort Technology

Every one of these innovations works together to create a system that is smarter, more efficient, easier to service, and more reliable over time. For homeowners seeking modern, worry-free comfort—and for the builders and contractors who support them—Carrier’s Performance™ Series Next Gen Air Handlers represent the best of what residential comfort technology can achieve.