Carrier Launches New Products in Preparation for 2023 DOE Regulation Changes

Carrier launched a line of single-stage split system air conditioners compliant with the upcoming 2023 Department of Energy minimum efficiency requirements and test procedures. The company’s latest launch is critical to fully transitioning inventory in the South to 2023 compliant products prior to the January 1, 2023 date of installation cutoff for air conditioners sold in the Southern regions. Fines for installing non-compliant air conditioners can be as high as $503 per unit. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation.

The new suite of single-stage split system air conditioners for the Southern regions earns a SEER2 rating of up to 16.5 (17 SEER), and EER2 up to 13.5 (14.5 EER). The new line will have ratings combinations with the company’s VERTEX Technology V-Coils. Additionally, the new family of products have reduced SKUs with one common offering for both Southern regions, revised model number nomenclature and numerous design improvements over legacy counterparts such as patented welded-aluminum coils, decreases in height, base pan size and weight. Carrier’s 2023-compliant entry-tier model, the 24SCA5, uses only medium (31 3/16”) or smaller base pans by leveraging innovative technology such as V-Coils while addressing the DOE’s upcoming regulatory changes.