Carrier AC Comparison Consumer Brochure
Up to 16.5 SEER2 and 14.5 EER2, can help reduce cooling costs, helping minimize environmental impact.
Performance™ 16 Air Conditioner
26SPA6
Efficient comfort with smart technology for peace of mind.
Overview
The Performance 16 Air Conditioner with InteliSense™ technology strikes the perfect balance between affordability and long-term energy savings. With up to 16.5 SEER2 and standard comfort features, this air conditioner ensures a reliable and efficient cooling experience. InteliSense technology enables advanced system diagnostics, giving your dealer the ability to troubleshoot remotely, delivering convenience and faster service. Pair with the ecobee for Carrier Smart Thermostat to unlock connected comfort and enjoy seamless system monitoring.
Features
Equipped with standard comfort features, it ensures a consistent cooling experience tailored to create a comfortable living environment day and night.
Provides dependable humidity regulation, creating a more comfortable indoor environment. For enhanced humidity control, consider options with two-stage or variable-speed compressors.
Allows critical equipment performance data to be gathered and shared with your dealer, who can reassure you that your system is running properly. Simply pair your air conditioner with an ecobee for Carrier Smart Thermostat, grant permissions for data-sharing permissions, and enjoy an improved customer experience.
Operates with a sound level as low as 67 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.
At a glance
SEER2 Cooling Efficiency
Up to 16.5EER2 Cooling Efficiency
Up to 14.5Sound Level
As low as 67 decibelsCompressor Type
Single-stage with compressor sound blanketRefrigerant
Puron Advance™Size
Available in various sizes to accommodate most homesProtection
WeatherArmor™ Ultra CabinetCombine energy efficiency with smarter comfort and enjoy savings that make a difference.
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Customer Reviews
4.8 /5
4.8 rating of Reviews (5)
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Carrier Air Conditioner Survey
February 18, 2026
Carrier appeared to be the best selection for my criteria.
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First Carrier with split system
February 15, 2026
We love that we can control upstairs and downstairs separately and the system has performed well with the ecobee thermostats.
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As far as the performance of the air condition is unfair for me to rate who was gone most of the summer
February 7, 2026
I was gone from my home during the summer so I can’t really wait accurately for the air condition. It’s difficult to rate the warranty when I have not had to use it.
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Carrier, the best!
February 5, 2026
All good so far.
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Excellent
February 2, 2026
Seems to be working well and maybe even more efficient than our previous model
Documents
Brochure
Performance Series Air Conditioners with Puron Advance
Carrier InteliSense Technology Consumer Flyer
Owner's Manual
Homeowner's Manual for Split System Air Conditioners Using 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.