Carrier AC Comparison Consumer Brochure
With a cooling efficiency of up to 16.5 SEER2 and 14.5 EER2, this air conditioner helps reduce energy usage and cooling costs, making it eco-friendly and budget conscious.
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Simple, efficient cooling with environmental benefits.
The Comfort 16 Air Conditioner offers efficient, affordable cooling with a SEER2 rating of up to 16.5 for energy-conscious savings without compromising comfort. Its reliable performance and environmentally friendly Puron Advance™ refrigerant make it a great choice for homeowners seeking simplicity and peace of mind. Designed to operate with standard sound and humidity control, this air conditioner keeps your home comfortable all summer long.
Equipped with standard comfort features, it ensures a consistent cooling experience tailored to create a comfortable living environment day and night.
Offers standard humidity control to maintain a pleasant indoor climate. For advanced humidity control, consider upgrading to a system with a two-stage or variable-speed compressor.
Operates with a sound level as low as 71 decibels, providing dependable cooling with minimal disruption to your home's quiet atmosphere.
Experience peace of mind with Carrier's Consumer Choice Warranty. Upon timely registration, on eligible equipment select either a 10-year parts only limited warranty or a 5-year parts, plus a 3-year labor limited warranty.1
Puron Advance™ refrigerant delivers a 75% decrease in global warming potential while maintaining original Puron's non-ozone depleting properties.
SEER2 Cooling Efficiency
Up to 16.5EER2 Cooling Efficiency
Up to 14.5Sound Level
As low as 71 decibelsCompressor Type
Single-stageRefrigerant
Puron Advance™Size
Available in various sizes to accommodate most homesProtection
Dense wire coil guardStay cool, save energy and enjoy peace of mind with a simple, efficient air conditioner built with Carrier’s trusted performance.
4.4 /5
4.4 rating of Reviews (9)
Efficient A/C
January 30, 2026
The unit is very efficient, quite, and the air feels cleaner thinly last unit.
Excellent choice
January 28, 2026
NA
Replaced a 27 year old Carrier Unit
January 27, 2026
We expect our new unit to last as long or longer than our old unit!
Dependable
January 24, 2026
Fan noise…could be the location!
Solid product
January 14, 2026
Former Carrier lasted 14 years in the heat of central Texas.
Bad Product
January 12, 2026
Carrier was once associated with a good product but this A/C unit is poor quality
Brochure
Carrier AC Comparison Consumer Brochure
Comfort Series Air Conditioners w/ Puron Advance Consumer Brochure
Owner's Manual
Homeowner's Manual for Split System Air Conditioners Using R-454B Refrigerant
Warranty Card
Carrier Limited Warranty for Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Condensing Units with Puron (R-454B) Refrigerant
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Legal disclaimer
To the original owner on eligible equipment for eligible residential applications. 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, which can be changed to the 5-year parts, plus a 3-year labor option on eligible equipment within the first 90 days after installation. The 5-year parts, plus 3-year labor warranty option is available only if the installing dealer/contractor has elected to participate in the Consumer Choice warranty program and has accepted the Consumer Choice dealer terms and conditions.