Carrier 48GE**05***5**vsLennox ML17KC2-036-233A**
Side-by-side light commercial unit comparison
Carrier 48GE**05***5**
SEER2
16.8BTU/Wh
EER2
12BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Packaged
Lennox ML17KC2-036-233A**
SEER2
15.2–17BTU/Wh
EER2
12–13.8BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Split
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 16.8 vs 17.0 BTU/Wh. The Lennox ML17KC2-036-233A** is larger at 17 BTU/Wh versus 16.8 BTU/Wh.
Efficiency
| Spec | Carrier | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16.8 | 17 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16.8 | 15.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 13.8 |
| EER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12 |
Capacity & Configuration
| Spec | Carrier | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Very Small AC | Very Small AC |
| System Type | Packaged | Split |
| Heating Section | All Other | None |
| Cold Climate Certified | NA | NA |
| Combinations Rated | 1 | 713 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Carrier | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |