Performance Series
Performance Series AC Systems
Performance Series Air Conditioning Systems by Carrier offer a number of different single phase, three phase, 2 stage and duct-free cooling options for residential use. This line of Carrier central air conditioning systems offers a reliable mix of cooling efficiency and quiet operation. Choose from Carrier’s Performance Series Air Conditioning Systems with a selection of SEER ratings from 13 SEER – 17 SEER for your central air conditioning needs. Sizes range from 1.5 – 5 nominal tons and all models use Puron refrigerant, a coolant that is environmentally-friendly, that won’t deplete the ozone layer and that carries with it a low lifetime service cost.
Models of Performance Series Air Conditioner Systems
For specific information about each of Carrier’s Performance Series AC Systems, see details below.
- Performance Series 17 SEER Model
- Performance Series 16 SEER Model
- Performance Series 15 SEER Model
- Performance Series 13 SEER Model
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Performance Series AC Systems – 17 SEER Model
2-Stage Air Conditioner, Single Phase, 2 to 5 tons cooling
Standard Features:
Efficiency
- 14 – 18 SEER / 11.5 – 13.8 EER
- Microtube Technology refrigeration system
- Indoor air quality accessories available
Sound
- Sound level as low as 73 dBA
Comfort
- System supports Thermidistat or standard 2-stage thermostat controls
Reliability
- Puron® refrigerant
- Front-seating service valves
- 2-stage scroll compressor
- Internal pressure relief valve
- Internal thermal overload
- Low pressure switch
- High pressure switch
- Filter drier
- Balanced refrigeration system for maximum reliability
Durability
- WeatherArmor protection package:
- Solid, Durable sheet metal construction
- Steel louver coil guard
- Baked-on, complete outer coverage, powder paint
Applications
- Long-line – up to 250 feet (76.2 m) total equivalent length, up to 200 feet (60.96 m) condenser above evaporator, or up to 80 ft. (24.38 m) evaporator above condenser
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Performance Series AC Systems – 16 SEER Model
Available in 1.5-5 ton nominal-sized units.
Standard Features:
Efficiency
- 14 – 16.5 SEER / 11.5 – 13.5 EER
- Microtube Technology refrigeration system
- Indoor air quality accessories available
Sound
- Sound level as low as 72 dBA
- Compressor sound blanket standard
Comfort
- System supports Edge® Thermidistat or standard thermostat controls
Reliability
- Puron refrigerant
- Scroll compressor
- Internal pressure relief valve
- Internal thermal overload
- Filter drier
- High and low pressure switches
- Balanced refrigeration system for maximum reliability
Durability
- WeatherArmor protection package:
- Solid, durable sheet metal construction
- Louvered coil guard
- Baked-on, complete outer coverage, powder paint
Applications
- Long-line – up to 250 feet (76.20 m) total equivalent length, up to 200 feet (60.96 m) condenser above evaporator, or up to 80 ft. (24.38 m) evaporator above condenser
- Low ambient (down to -20 F/-28.9 C) with accessory kit
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Performance Series AC Systems – 15 SEER Model
Duct-free air conditioner
Standard Features:
- 13-15 SEER/10.9-12.5 EER
- Sound levels as low as 68 dBA
- Small footprint and “stackable”
- WeatherArmor Ultra cabinet
- All steel cabinet construction
- Baked on powder paint
- Mesh coil guard
- Scroll compressor
- Factory-supplied filter drier
- High-pressure switch, low-pressure switch
- Accumulator
- Line lengths up to 250′
- Low ambient operation to -20°F (with low ambient accessories)
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Performance Series AC Systems – 13 SEER Model
Available in 1.5-5 ton single phase nominal-sized units, as well as three phase in 2.5-5 ton 208/230v and 3-5 ton 460v.
Standard Features:
Energy Efficiency
- 13-15 SEER / 11-12 EER
New Aesthetic Design
- WeatherArmor System
- Baked-on powder paint
- Steel-louver Coil Guard
Quiet Operation
- Sound as low as 74 dBA
- Compressor Sound Blanket
- 8-Pole Condenser Fan Motor
Reliability, Quality and Durability
- Scroll Compressor
- Field-installed 8 cu. in. Filter Drier
- Front-seating Service Valves
- High-Pressure Switch
- Low-Pressure Switch
- Internal Pressure-Relief Valve
- Internal thermal overload



