Q. Is a heating and cooling system with more capacity always better?

A. Almost Never. The correct size of your HVAC system is based on running a computer generated load using measurements of your home’s interior space. If you put in an oversized furnace it will not run long enough to get to its steady sate efficiency. If you put in an oversized A/C unit it will not run long enough to remove humidity.

Q. How is efficiency rating measured and should I always buy the best efficiency rating?

A. Gas or Oil Furnaces are rated in AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency), Heat Pumps in HPSF (Heating Season Performance Factor) and Air Conditioners in SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating). With gas furnaces you should buy a model with a 92% rating if you run the blower continuously for better air filtration as it has a more efficient blower. However, if you allow the air to turn off when not heating, a 95% model will save you energy in the long run. On the A/C side it has more to do with comfort as you get to the higher SEER ratings in our climate. The base A/C is a 13 SEER for each point you go higher it uses about 10% less energy to run.

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Performance Series Air Conditioner 24ACC6

Performance Series

Economical Cooling Comfort: Reliable, Quiet and Efficient

Cut your central air conditioning utility bills with up to a 16 SEER efficiency rating. It runs quietly as a dishwasher (as low as 72 dB). And it resists the elements to run reliably for years with Carrier's WeatherArmor™ louvered coil guard.

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Up to 16 SEER
As low as 72 dB (quiet as a dishwasher)
WeatherArmor™ louvered coil guard
Environmentally-sound Puron® refrigerant
10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered

Performance

Efficiency: Up to 16 SEER
Limited Warranty: 10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered

ENERGY STAR®

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Carrier Corporation has determined that the Comfort air conditioners that achieve system combinations of 14.5 SEER and 12 EER or higher meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Proper sizing and installation of equipment is critical to achieve optimal performance. Split system air conditioners and heat pumps must be matched with appropriate coil components to meet ENERGY STAR criteria. Ask your contractor for details or visit the ENERGY STAR Web site.

Sound

Quiet Level: As low as 72 dB

Controls

Controls Supported: Thermidistat, standard thermostat

Technology

Puron refrigerant
Compressor: Scroll
Cooling Capacity (tons): 1.5 - 5
Pressure Switches: High and Low

Aesthetics

WeatherArmor™ Ultra system
Galvanized steel construction
Baked-on powder paint
Steel Louver Coil Guard

To the original owner, the Carrier 24ACC6 Performance Series Central Air Conditioner is covered by a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Ask your Carrier dealer about optional extended warranties, which may include labor. 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. See warranty certificate at carrier.com for complete details.

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