Description

About this model

The Carrier 24ABC6 was sold as the Comfort 16 single-stage air conditioner with Puron (R-410A) refrigerant. It runs at one speed, works with an Edge Thermidistat or a standard thermostat, and was offered in 1.5- to 5-ton sizes.

Carrier now uses the Comfort 16 name for the current R-454B model, the 26SCA5; the 24ABC6 on this page is the earlier R-410A Comfort 16.

The specifications below are Carrier’s published figures for the 24ABC6 itself, not for any newer model. Carrier rated this model under the older SEER/EER method and never published SEER2/EER2 figures for it, so the efficiency figures are legacy ratings.

Specification	Carrier 24ABC6
Model	24ABC6 (Comfort 16 Air Conditioner with Puron)
Status	Discontinued – not in Carrier’s current residential lineup
Refrigerant	Puron (R-410A)
Efficiency (legacy SEER / EER rating)	Up to 16.5 SEER (16.0 on the 3.5-ton size) / 11.5-13.5 EER (legacy rating)
SEER2 / EER2	Not published by Carrier for this model (rated under the earlier SEER/EER method)
Compressor	Single-stage scroll
Sizes	1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5 tons
Sound level	As low as 74 dBA (5-ton size; 73 dBA with the sound blanket); 76 dBA on the 1.5- to 3-ton sizes and 78 dBA on the 3.5- and 4-ton sizes
Thermostat	Edge Thermidistat or standard thermostat
Carrier parts warranty	10-year limited parts warranty for the original owner if registered within 90 days of installation; 5 years if not registered (Carrier brochure 01-824-118-25 names the 24ABC6)
Compressor warranty term	See the Carrier warranty certificate supplied with your unit (Carrier documents state the term only at product-class level)

Repair and service for this model

Discontinued does not mean your air conditioner has to be replaced. The 24ABC6 is no longer part of Carrier’s current lineup, but a well-maintained unit can keep running for years. GSHA Services, LTD repairs and services R-410A Carrier air conditioners, including the 24ABC6.

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 Comfort 16 Air Conditioner (26SCA5)

Carrier has not named a direct successor to the 24ABC6. The closest current model is the Carrier Comfort 16 Air Conditioner (26SCA5): Carrier’s current single-stage Comfort series model (previously listed on this site as the Comfort 15). It is Carrier’s current single-stage Comfort model in the same 1.5- to 5-ton range, and it now carries the Comfort 16 name. It is offered in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 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 26SCA5 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 24ABC6 to the 26SCA5 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 Comfort 13 24ABB3 (discontinued), Carrier Comfort 15 24SCA5 (discontinued) and the full Carrier air conditioner lineup and prices.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Carrier 24ABC6 still made?

The 24ABC6 is no longer in Carrier’s current residential air conditioner lineup. Carrier has not named a direct successor; the closest current Carrier alternative is the Comfort 16 (26SCA5).

Can I still get my 24ABC6 repaired?

Yes. GSHA Services, LTD repairs and maintains R-410A Carrier air conditioners, including the 24ABC6, 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 24ABC6 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 24ABC6?

The closest current Carrier alternative is the Carrier Comfort 16 Air Conditioner (26SCA5), Carrier’s current single-stage Comfort series model (previously listed on this site as the Comfort 15), 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 24ABC6?

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.