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How do I read my carrier HVAC model number?
Look on the back of your unit, and you’ll find the model number listed on a silver series rating-plate located above the service valve connections. If your heat pump is geothermal, the model information should be easily found on the front of the unit.
What do carrier model numbers mean?
The main purpose of the Carrier model number lookup is to know the size or tonnage of the air conditioner systems. Tonnage is a measure of BTU’s in 12,000 BTU increments. A ton of air conditioning equals 12,000 BTU. These are all reflected in the model numbers.
How do I know my Carrier SEER rating?
Look for the yellow and black rating sticker. Found on the side of the condenser, it clearly states the system’s SEER rating. Look for an information sheet affixed to the front of the air handler, the interior unit. The SEER rating is also listed here.
How do I read my Bryant model number?
The serial number is formatted by 4 numbers, a letter, then 5 numbers. The first two numbers are the week of manufacture and the following two numbers are the year of manufacture. The date of manufacture can usually be found on these units.
What size AC do I need for 1200 sq ft?
STEP 1: Determine how many BTUs of heating and tons of AC you need
| House Square Footage | BTUs Needed |
|---|---|
| 500 – 700 | 14,000 |
| 700 – 1,000 | 18,000 |
| 1,000 – 1,200 | 21,000 |
| 1,200 – 1,400 | 23,000 |
Where do I find the tonnage on my air conditioner?
If you do not have an outside unit, the label will be located in the inside unit. If the label on your air conditioning system lists the tons, no more calculation is needed as you will have found the tonnage of your cooling system. Divide the BTUs on the label by 12,000.
How many tons is a carrier air conditioner?
For Carrier, you should look for the 7th and 8th digits, or maybe 8th and 9th digits, of the model number. It will be a number divisible by 6 or 12, and represents the nominal BTU of the system in thousands. A ton of air conditioning equals 12,000 BTU, and 48 divided by 12 equals 4, so the data plate below indicates the system is 4 tons.
How are carrier air conditioner model numbers determined?
Each carrier air conditioner is identified by a series of a numbers and/or letters that are designed to easily identifies the characteristic of the units. The one that is interested in are the carrier model number nomenclature. From these multiple-character numbers we can determine the size or tonnage of the system.
Why is the tonnage of an AC unit important?
The word “tonnage” is used to describe the cooling capacity of an air conditioner. One ton of cooling is the rate of heat transfer needed to freeze 2,000 lbs – or one ton – of water in 24 hours. This is equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr. Why is AC Tonnage Important? In some cases, bigger is better.