Carrier 48QE**05***1*****vsComfortmaker N5A4S48*S*NAA*
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
Comfortmaker N5A4S48*S*NAA*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
EER2
12.5–13BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Split
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. Overall, the Carrier 48QE**05***1***** sits higher in the category, ranking above 30% of certified light commercial hvac.
Efficiency
| Spec | Carrier | Comfortmaker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 |
| EER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.8 | 12.5 |
Capacity & Configuration
| Spec | Carrier | Comfortmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Very Small HP | Very Small AC |
| System Type | Packaged | Split |
| Heating Section | All Other | Electric Resistance |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | NA |
| Combinations Rated | 1 | 13 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Carrier | Comfortmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |