Carrier: 6 DOE certified models
Carrier has 6 basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03: 4 window ACs (12,000 to 24,000 BTU/h) and 2 dehumidifiers (65 to 85 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test). 2 are the same unit as models filed under other brands. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its window ACs: Carrier 52WAC241BN8 at 24,000 BTU/h.
- Most efficient for its class: Carrier 52WAC121BN8, CEER 16, tied with 101 others for the lowest of the 105 in its DOE class (window ACs, 8,000 to 13,999 BTU/h).
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: Carrier DEHXXCDA1100-A04 at 85 pints/day.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (window ACs, dehumidifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
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Window and room air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Cooling, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Watts | Type | Heat pump | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrier52WAC241BN8 |
| 24,000BTU/h, up to 1,500 sq ft | 1,500 sq ft | 13.8 | 2,500 | Window | No | 1 | |
| 2 | Carrier52WAC181BN8 |
| 18,000BTU/h, up to 1,000 sq ft | 1,000 sq ft | 16 | 1,580 | Window | No | 1 | |
| 3 | Carrier52WAC141BN8 |
| 14,000BTU/h, up to 700 sq ft | 700 sq ft | 16 | 1,320 | Window | No | 1 | |
| 4 | Carrier52WAC121BN8 |
| 12,000BTU/h, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 16 | 1,120 | Window | No | 1 |
Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | CarrierDEHXXCDA1100- |
| 85pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.22 | whole home | 6 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | CarrierDEHXXCDA1080- |
| 65pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.22 | whole home | 4 | Check price on Amazon |
How efficient are Carrier models?
Window and room air conditioners
Of the 4 Carrier window ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 4 match it.
| DOE class | Carrier models | Above median | Class median | Best Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window ACs, 14,000 to 19,999 BTU/h (29) | 2 | 0 | CEER 16 | 52WAC141BN8 CEER 16 |
| Window ACs, 20,000 to 27,999 BTU/h (13) | 1 | 0 | CEER 13.8 | 52WAC241BN8 CEER 13.8 |
| Window ACs, 8,000 to 13,999 BTU/h (105) | 1 | 0 | CEER 16 | 52WAC121BN8 CEER 16 |
Dehumidifiers
Of the 2 Carrier dehumidifiers, 2 file a higher IEF than the class median.
| DOE class | Carrier models | Above median | Class median | Best Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole home dehumidifiers (30) | 2 | 2 | IEF 2.13 | DEHXXCDA1080- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt. A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes Carrier window ACs and dehumidifiers?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
One of the 6 Carrier basic models is filed under AprilAire's own model number (E080).
Carrier shares 2 units with 5 other brands. Its other 4 basic models are filed by Carrier alone. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
| Basic model | Carrier model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| E080 | DEHXXCDA1080- | AprilAire | 4 |
| E100 | DEHXXCDA1100- | No known prefix | 6 |
How much do Carrier models cost to run?
While cooling, Carrier window ACs draw about 1,120 to 2,500 W (DOE's listed power input). That's 20¢ to 45¢ an hour, or $48.81 to $108.96 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Carrier 52WAC121BN8 (12,000 BTU/h, CEER 16) and the highest Carrier 52WAC241BN8 (24,000 BTU/h, CEER 13.8).
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 2 Carrier dehumidifiers with both figures use 13.85 to 18.12 kWh a day. That's about $2.52 to $3.29 a day, or $75.48 to $98.70 for 30 days. The lowest is Carrier DEHXXCDA1080-A04 (65 pints/day, IEF 2.22) and the highest Carrier DEHXXCDA1100-A04 (85 pints/day, IEF 2.22).
Real use cycles on and off with the humidity, so the dehumidifier figures are the upper end for a day of nonstop running.
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
Questions about Carrier
- Is Carrier a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 2 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. One is filed under another company's model number (see who makes them above). We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Carrier make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- Yes, by the 2019 DOE test: 2 of its models certify 49.5 pints/day or more, led by Carrier DEHXXCDA1100-A04 at 85 pints/day. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which Carrier dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Carrier DEHXXCDA1080-A04 and Carrier DEHXXCDA1100-A04 tie at IEF 2.22: higher than 18 of the 30 in its DOE class (whole home dehumidifiers).
- Is Carrier the same as AprilAire?
- For 2 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (E080 and E100). The other 4 Carrier basic models aren't filed by AprilAire. Compare the 4 brands of E080. Compare the 6 brands of E100.