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 right 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 InteliSense-enabled 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
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 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.
Works great with
Customer Reviews
4.0 /5
4.0 rating of Reviews (34)
I have had problem after problem with this I unit.
August 28, 2026
Rescue one air sold me this unit. Since the October purchase I have had them come out for issues with the unit at least 7 times. In fact they are scheduled to come out today to look at unit. For this latest issue I have wanted the temp to go down to 73, it hasn’t gone below 78. It’s been doing that for several days. I can feel some cold air but it’s just not strong enough. In the past the other issues have been no cold air at all.
Too many repairs within first year
August 25, 2026
Within the first year a new drain pan, a new blower motor and a new migitation board….. not what I expected at all🫢
Installation quality not great and installer needs more training. Wouldn’t recommend.
August 15, 2026
Installation wasn’t done very well and there were issues that the I staler had which cost me more money. Wouldn’t purchase from Carrier again.
Product relatively new to our home, appreciating product so far.
August 4, 2026
Still experiencing this product for its first Summer, still in experience process. Do not have complete faith in the thermostat and find missing features on the thermostat.
I've had it one winter and am pleased with it,s performance
July 29, 2026
product is efficient, quiet and dependable
Carrier AC
July 25, 2026
Had issues cooling our home for 3 weeks before it was serviced doesn’t cool the home well
Documents
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.