Carrier 26SCA448N**10*vsCarrier 48QE**05***1*****
Side-by-side light commercial unit comparison
Carrier 26SCA448N**10*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
EER2
12.5–13BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Split
Carrier 48QE**05***1*****
SEER2
15.3BTU/Wh
EER2
11.8BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small HP
System
Packaged
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 15.2 vs 15.3 BTU/Wh. The Carrier 48QE**05***1***** is larger at 15.3 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh. Overall, the Carrier 48QE**05***1***** sits higher in the category, ranking above 30% of certified light commercial hvac.
Efficiency
| Spec | Carrier | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 11.8 |
| EER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 11.8 |
Capacity & Configuration
| Spec | Carrier | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Very Small AC | Very Small HP |
| System Type | Split | Packaged |
| Heating Section | Electric Resistance | All Other |
| Cold Climate Certified | NA | No |
| Combinations Rated | 14 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Carrier | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |