Comfort™ 16 Air Conditioner
26SCA5
Simple, efficient cooling with environmental benefits.
Overview
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 this air conditioner 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.
Features
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
Control your compatible Carrier system from anywhere with the Carrier SmartHome App, making it easy to adjust temperatures, create schedules, and monitor your home's comfort.
Puron Advance™ refrigerant delivers a 75% decrease in global warming potential while maintaining original Puron's non-ozone depleting properties.
At a glance
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.
Works great with
Customer Reviews
4.3 /5
4.3 rating of Reviews (69)
Modern upgrade of the same system that lasted ~23 years
August 8, 2026
I am not aware of the warranty on the product. The installer never went over it with me. I chose 3 stars due to this.
Solid and Quiet
August 3, 2026
So far a efficient and solid performance. I
Quiet comfort!
August 1, 2026
The chosen attribute levels adequately express my comments.
Staying cool in the Texas Extreme Heat
July 28, 2026
Comfort 16 A/C. Very efficient, cost-effective, quiet and effortlessly keeping us cool in the Texas extreme heat.
Unreliable
July 26, 2026
The unit broke within 8 months requiring 4 service appointments and a complete replacement of the motor
Quite
July 26, 2026
Not sure what my warranty is.
Documents
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
California residents please see Proposition 65
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.