Description

About this model

The Carrier 24TPA7 was sold as the Performance 17 two-stage air conditioner with Puron (R-410A) refrigerant. Its two-stage scroll compressor could run at a lower stage when the house did not need full capacity, which meant longer, gentler cooling cycles, steadier temperatures and better humidity removal than a single-stage unit. It was offered in 2, 3, 4 and 5-ton sizes and works with a Thermidistat or a standard two-stage thermostat.

The specifications below are Carrier’s published figures for the 24TPA7 itself, not for any newer model. Carrier published both legacy SEER/EER and SEER2/EER2 ratings for this model; both are shown and labeled.

Specification	Carrier 24TPA7
Model	24TPA7 (Performance 17 2-Stage Air Conditioner with Puron)
Status	Discontinued – Carrier lists this model as no longer in production
Refrigerant	Puron (R-410A)
Efficiency (legacy SEER / EER rating)	Up to 18 SEER / 14.5 EER (legacy rating)
SEER2 / EER2	Up to 17.0 SEER2 / 13.5 EER2 per Carrier product data (2- and 3-ton 17.0; 4-ton 16.5; 5-ton 16.0)
Compressor	Two-stage scroll
Sizes	2, 3, 4 and 5 tons (24TPA724 through 24TPA760)
Sound level	72-75 dBA standard; 71 dBA only on the 4-ton size in low stage with the accessory sound shield
Thermostat	Thermidistat or standard two-stage thermostat; no proprietary control required
Carrier parts warranty	10-year limited parts warranty for the original owner if registered within 90 days of installation; 5 years if not registered
Compressor warranty term	Not stated in any Carrier document naming the 24TPA7; see the Carrier warranty certificate supplied with your unit

Repair and service for this model

Discontinued does not mean your air conditioner has to be replaced. Carrier lists the 24TPA7 as no longer in production, but a well-maintained unit can keep running for years. GSHA Services, LTD repairs and services R-410A Carrier air conditioners, including the 24TPA7.

R-410A refrigerant remains available for servicing existing systems. We work on these systems across McHenry County and Lake County, IL, and the surrounding Chicago suburbs and southeastern Wisconsin, from our Woodstock and Lake Bluff locations. Contact us and we will check parts availability for your unit.

Learn more on our Carrier air conditioner repair page, or book a repair visit online.

Replacement options

Current Carrier alternative: Carrier Performance 18 Air Conditioner (26TPA8)

Carrier has not named a direct successor to the 24TPA7. The closest current model is the Carrier Performance 18 Air Conditioner (26TPA8): Carrier’s current two-stage Performance series model. It is Carrier’s current two-stage Performance series air conditioner in the same 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-ton sizes, so it delivers the same kind of low-stage humidity control the 24TPA7 was chosen for. It is offered in 2, 3, 4 and 5 tons and is installed by GSHA Services, LTD as a complete installed package with a free in-home estimate; installed pricing by size is on its product page.

The 26TPA8 uses Carrier’s current R-454B refrigerant (Puron Advance), the lower-global-warming-potential refrigerant in Carrier’s current residential line. R-454B cannot be added to an existing R-410A system, and an existing R-410A system does not need to be replaced because of its refrigerant. A change from the 24TPA7 to the 26TPA8 is a full system change rather than a swap of the outdoor unit alone, and a free in-home estimate confirms the correct size and the matching indoor coil. See our air conditioner installation page for how an installation works; financing is available with approved credit.

Related pages: Carrier Performance 17 24ACB7 (discontinued), Carrier Performance 16 26SPA6 and the full Carrier air conditioner lineup and prices.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Carrier 24TPA7 still made?

No. Carrier lists the 24TPA7 as no longer in production. Carrier has not named a direct successor; the closest current Carrier alternative is the Performance 18 (26TPA8).

Can I still get my 24TPA7 repaired?

Yes. GSHA Services, LTD repairs and maintains R-410A Carrier air conditioners, including the 24TPA7, and R-410A refrigerant remains available for servicing existing systems. Schedule AC repair online or call (224) 220-3660.

Do I have to replace my 24TPA7 because it is discontinued?

No. A discontinued model can keep running as long as it is repairable and maintained. Replacement becomes worth discussing when repair costs climb, the compressor fails, or the system can no longer keep the house comfortable; a technician can give you an honest picture at a repair visit.

What replaces the Carrier 24TPA7?

The closest current Carrier alternative is the Carrier Performance 18 Air Conditioner (26TPA8), Carrier’s current two-stage Performance series model, with R-454B refrigerant. It is not a Carrier-designated direct replacement, so a free estimate determines whether it is the right fit for your home.

Can a new R-454B unit connect to my existing indoor coil?

Usually not. In most replacements the indoor coil is replaced along with the outdoor unit so the two are a matched R-454B system; line-set and control compatibility are checked at the same time. Our free in-home estimate determines exactly what your system needs.

Need help with a Carrier 24TPA7?

Whether you want the system repaired or you are weighing the current Carrier alternative, start with a visit. Schedule AC Repair or View Current Replacement. GSHA Services, LTD is a Carrier dealer listed on carrier.com; see our service area or call (224) 220-3660.