Carrier 27SCA536A**60*vsDaikin DHC0603********A*
Side-by-side light commercial unit comparison
Carrier 27SCA536A**60*
SEER2
15.5–16BTU/Wh
EER2
12.5–13BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small HP
System
Split
Daikin DHC0603********A*
SEER2
16.2BTU/Wh
EER2
12.2BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Packaged
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 16.0 vs 16.2 BTU/Wh. The Daikin DHC0603********A* is larger at 16.2 BTU/Wh versus 16 BTU/Wh. Carrier 27SCA536A**60* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675). Overall, the Daikin DHC0603********A* sits higher in the category, ranking above 73% of certified light commercial hvac.
Efficiency
| Spec | Carrier | Daikin |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 16.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 12.2 |
| EER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12.2 |
Capacity & Configuration
| Spec | Carrier | Daikin |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Very Small HP | Very Small AC |
| System Type | Split | Packaged |
| Heating Section | Electric Resistance | Electric Resistance |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | NA |
| Combinations Rated | 3 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Carrier | Daikin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |