Carrier 48QE**05***1*****vsCarrier 48VG*K36***60*
Side-by-side light commercial unit comparison
Carrier 48QE**05***1*****
SEER2
15.3BTU/Wh
EER2
11.8BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small HP
System
Packaged
Carrier 48VG*K36***60*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
EER2
11.5BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Packaged
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 15.3 vs 15.2 BTU/Wh. The Carrier 48QE**05***1***** is larger at 15.3 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh. Carrier 48QE**05***1***** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). 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) | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.8 | 11.5 |
| EER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.8 | 11.5 |
Capacity & Configuration
| Spec | Carrier | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Very Small HP | Very Small AC |
| System Type | Packaged | Packaged |
| Heating Section | All Other | Electric Resistance |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | NA |
| Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Carrier | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |