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Performance™ 15 Packaged Hybrid Heat® System 48VR-B

Most Efficient All-in-One Carrier® System for Year Round Comfort

This system manages energy use in the winter by selecting the best heating source for the conditions – a gas furnace or electric heat pump. During the cooling season, enjoy the benefits afforded by two-stage compression for enhanced dehumidification and comfort. All year long, it maintains your comfort mostly using low-stage operation to deliver consistent, quiet, high-efficiency temperature control.

Standard Features

  • Up to 15 SEER

  • Up to 8.5 HSPF

  • 81% AFUE

  • Sound: as low as 71 decibels1 in cooling mode

  • Compressor and blower motor aided, enhanced summer dehumidification6

  • Two-stage compressor  operation for excellent comfort and efficiency

  • Multi-speed blower improves comfort and aids quiet operation

  • Aluminized steel, Turbo-Tubular™ heat exchanger enhances heat transfer

  • Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) refrigeration management maintains proper flow to help insure reliable, efficient operation

  • Fully insulated cabinet

  • Air purifier, humidifier and ventilator compatible

  • Non-ozone depleting Puron® refrigerant

  • Filter drier system protection from moisture and contaminants

  • Corrosion-resistant inducer assembly with stainless steel shaft

  • Envirotuff™ rust-proof base with integrated drain

  • 10-year parts limited warranty2

  • 20-year heat exchanger limited warranty5

Optional Features

  • Stainless steel heat exchanger with lifetime limited warranty3

  • ArmorCoat™ coil tin-plating for enhanced corrosion resistance

  • Optional labor warranty available4

1Quietest size within each model group during most common cooling operation condition.

2 To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details.

3To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a Lifetime heat exchanger parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 20-years on heat exchanger if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive the extended registered heat exchanger parts limited warranty period. See warranty certificate for details.

4 Ask your Carrier® dealer for details.

5To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 20-year heat exchanger parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 15-years on heat exchanger if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive the extended registered heat exchanger parts limited warranty period. See warranty certificate for details.

6Requires PerformanceTM Edge® relative humidity or ComfortZoneTM thermostat.

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