Comfort™ 16 Heat Pump
27SCA5
Affordable comfort and energy efficiency for your home.
The Comfort 16 Heat Pump is a reliable, affordable solution for efficient home heating and cooling. Designed with Carrier's commitment to quality and sustainability, this heat pump balances performance and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for budget-conscious homeowners.
- ENERGY STAR® Certified
Features
Standard comfort features to help keep you comfortable all year round.
Offers standard humidity control during cooling, contributing to a more comfortable indoor environment. For advanced humidity control, consider upgrading to a system with a two-stage or variable-speed compressor.
Operating with a sound level as low as 70 decibels, this provides a quiet environment both inside and outside your home.
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 non-ozone depleting properties.
At a glance
Cooling Efficiency
Up to 16 SEER2 / Up to 13 EER2Heating Efficiency
Up to 8.1 HSPF2Sound Level
As low as 70 decibelsCompressor Type
Single-stageRefrigerant
Puron Advance™Size
Available in various sizes to accommodate most homesProtection
Dense wire coil guardCarrier heat pumps combine durability and energy efficiency to keep your home comfortable year-round.
Works great with
Customer Reviews
4.0 /5
4.0 rating of Reviews (37)
Carrier heat pump…boooo
March 21, 2026
This replaced a 12 yr old comfort series that literally exploded in the yard. It blew insulation, vent all the Freon and scared our Iraqi war vet neighbor. We paid 8k for that unit which had a service contract, filter changed. It was the coil that was usually broken with service calls. I would estimate 4-5 tech came to look at it without finding out why it continually tripped breakers. We had a new electrical panel installed for this unit. Then they just started parts changing because they had no clue. They even replaced the old power source with a replacement and hooked back up to but didn’t fix it. Then it was change the heat pump motor. We were getting a second opinion when it simply and literally blew up. We were in the middle of the summer with temps over a 100 daily so we had to buy the basic carrier for 11k and it still took a week for them to come install. I am not buying another one.
One sensor replacement
March 17, 2026
Great
Love it!
March 16, 2026
Love it!
Smooth sailing
March 14, 2026
It runs smooth and quiet in relation to other units
Disappointed
March 8, 2026
Unit has had to be repaired twice in this time period.
Prefer Carrier and Warranty
March 6, 2026
The 3 1/2 Ton fan makes more noise because its only 2 blades instead of 3 blades. Sounds like an airplane prop
Documents
Brochure
Carrier Dual Fuel System 101 Educational Brochure
Carrier Comfort Series Heat Pumps w/Puron Advance Consumer Brochure
Carrier Heat Pump Comparison Consumer Brochure
Owner's Manual
Homeowner's Manual for Split System Air Conditioners Using R-454B Refrigerant
Homeowner's Manual for Split System Heat Pumps Using R-R454B
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
1. 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.