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The Carrier Corporation, now a subsidiary of United Technologies, takes its name from Willis Carrier, founder of the company and inventor of the modern air conditioner. With a name of such significance, there is an expectation of Carrier to provide top-quality products, as they have a responsibility to innovate, and push borders. Well, we can safely say that Carrier upholds their legacy with pride, read on for our full Carrier RAS-15EACV-UL ductless air conditioner review.

Carrier RAS-15EACV-UL Air Conditioner (Single Zone Ductless Mini Split AC System)

The Carrier RAS-15EACV-UL’s single zone ductless mini split AC system is one of the best that we have come across in some time. With its partner model the RAS-15EKCV-UL, these two components co-operate with the other to provide the user with a innovative, and highly effective solution to the issue of maintaining a comfortable living environment.

What is a Single Zone Mini Split Air Conditioning System?

A mini split system is one of the more innovative methods that the HVAC industry has devised in some time with regards to cooling/heating your home. A single zone system is made up of a 1:1 configuration, meaning there is one outdoor and one indoor component of the system. These units are the compressor/condenser (think of it as a vent through which air passes in and out), and the air handler, which is the more recognisable part that we are more accustomed to seeing indoors. These two units are connected with refrigerant tubing and wires.

Systems such as this are “single zone” systems as they cater to either just one zone of your home, or your entire home. This is contrast to multi zone systems, which are set up to provide different services to different areas of your home. For example, if you wanted your bedroom to be hotter than the kitchen, the indoor unit in the bedroom would see to it, while the unit in the kitchen would provide more cooling. In a single zone system, there is only one indoor unit.

Note: This review will focus more on the effects of this system on your home, providing specifications relating to the cooling power, and sound level etc. Hard technical specifications relating to components of the compressor (for example), are not mentioned in this review.

Cooling Performance

Beginning with the Carrier RAS-15EACV-UL we will be taking a look at the unit’s performance. Boasting a formidable 15,000 BTU’s of cooling power, there is no official cooling area recommendation released by Carrier. However, we would recommend using this product to cool spaces of up to 600 sq. ft. This makes the Carrier RAS-15EACV-UL ideal for cooling large rooms at home, or in a business such as a small-medium sized restaurant or office space.

Efficiency / Certifications

With a SEER score of 20, and an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 13, this unit is guaranteed to operate in a functional manner. For comparison, the industry average EER is 9.7, with anything scoring over 10 being considered efficient. We were unable to find this product’s Energy Star certification, however, with SEER and EER scores like these, you can rest assured that this unit is energy efficient.

Convenience

The Carrier RAS-15EACV-UL is designed for convenience. Remote controlled, this unit has a wide variety of modes, to help you get the most out of your AC unit. These units include Sleep, High Power, Auto Louver, Cooling, Heat, Dry, Fan, and auto. There is virtually nothing more that we could ask of this unit without venturing into the realms of science fiction.

Sleep will gradually increase temperatures to comfortable sleeping levels throughout the night, while high power will allow the machine to operate at full capacity for quick temperature change.

Thanks to the inclusion of motorised louvers, auto louver allows oscillating motion of the devices louvers, delivering an even spread of airflow to the entire room. Cooling and heat affect temperature, while Dry mode reduces humidity.

Finally, the Fan function will simply aid air circulation, while the Auto function will automatically power on the device if the unit detects that the temperature of the room has gone too high or too low.

If this weren’t already enough, this unit offers five indoor fan speeds, and an automatic restart function that will reboot the unit following a power outage.

This unit also benefits from a “One-Touch” button feature, which allows the user to program their machine to remember their favoured settings, which can then be initiated at the touch of a single button.

Oh, and it runs at a noise level of 27dB, which is less audible than a whisper.

Design

This system has a ductless wall air handler, which is useful as it can be placed in the least intrusive area of the room, and also operate efficiently. As stated above, this system is operated via remote control, and benefits from motorised louvers, allowing for oscillating motion.

With a total shipping weight of 133lbs, we strongly advise you hire aid in the installation of this system, such as specialist contractor.

Help & Support

As far as help and support are concerned, Carrier representatives are contactable via phone, email, online contact through a ‘Contact Us’ page, and through a variety of social media platforms. In addition to this, Carrier also maintain an extensive FAQs and troubleshooting page.

Carrier lead the industry with a generous warranty backing this system, with a 10-year warranty on both parts and compressor. This is an extraordinary warranty, which allows the customer peace of mind, and assurance that Carrier has faith in their product.

Verdict

We think its clear that this is an excellent air conditioning system. The multiple settings/modes, partnered with its sheer strength, make this unit out to be one of the best we have reviewed to date. If this system is within your budget, and you’re in the market for a single zone ductless mini split AC system, we would certainly recommend this one.