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Carrier Heat pump condensing unit 27VPA948A*030*

Carrier Carrier AHRI Outdoor - 27VPA9 Heat pump condensing unit Repair, maintenance, and replacement planning
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Technical Specifications

Product Specs

  • AHRI unit role: Outdoor
  • AHRI model/pattern: 27VPA948A*030*
  • AHRI records represented: 532
  • AHRI equipment type: Central HP
  • AHRI tonnage: 3.875
  • AHRI refrigerant: R-454B
  • Verified catalog model: 27VPA948A003
  • Verified product family: 27VPA9
  • Verified catalog brand: Carrier
  • Catalog Model: 27VPA948A003
  • Manufacturer Number: 27VPA948A003
  • Catalog SKU: 1604089271722231
  • Catalog Brand: Carrier
  • Product Family: 27VPA9
  • Tonnage: 4
  • SEER2: 19
  • Refrigerant: R-454B
  • Approvals: AHRI Standard 240, CSA-C US, NEC, ASHRAE
  • Brand: Carrier
  • Color: Gray
  • Compressor Type: Rotary
  • Condenser Coil Fins Per Inch (FPI): 20
  • Condenser Fan CFM: 5000
  • Condenser Fan Discharge: Vertical
  • Condenser Fan Motor Qty: 1
  • Condenser Motor HP: 1/3
  • Condenser Motor RPM: 200-800
  • Condenser Motor Speeds: Variable
  • Condenser Motor Type: PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor)
  • Cooling Capacity: 48,000
  • Country Of Origin: USA
  • Cycle/Hertz: 60 Hz
  • EER2: 14
  • Energy Star Rated: NO
  • Full Load Amps: 0.88
  • HSPF2: 10
  • Heating Capacity: 16,900-50,500
  • Height: 45.6875
  • Inverter: YES
  • Length: 35
  • Liquid Line Fitting Type: Sweat or Braze
  • Liquid Line Size (OD): 3/8"
  • Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOCP): 30
  • Metering Device: EEV - Electronic Expansion Valve
  • Phase: Single
  • Prop 65: YES
  • Rated Load Amps (RLA): 16.7
  • Sound Level (dBA): 64-71
  • Stages Cooling: 2
  • Stages Heating: 2
  • Suction Line Fitting Type: Sweat or Braze
  • Suction Line Size (OD): 1 1/8"
  • Tier: Performance
  • Voltage: 208-230 VAC
  • Weight: 304
  • Width: 35

Useful troubleshooting details

  • Confirm the installed model and serial number, matched indoor or outdoor equipment, voltage, refrigerant, controls, and AHRI certificate before service or replacement planning.
  • Use the linked AHRI certificates to verify matched-system combinations, rebate conversations, and equipment eligibility before quoting replacement work.
  • Collect photos of the nameplate, equipment access, recent fault history, and comfort symptoms before dispatch or proposal planning.

Certification match

AHRI certificates

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Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907914

AHRI 217907914 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit FT5AN(B,X)C48L*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907915

AHRI 217907915 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit FT5ANBD60L*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907916

AHRI 217907916 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907917

AHRI 217907917 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907919

AHRI 217907919 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907920

AHRI 217907920 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907921

AHRI 217907921 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907922

AHRI 217907922 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907923

AHRI 217907923 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 217907925

AHRI 217907925 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from CARRIER with outdoor unit 27VPA948A*030* and indoor unit CVAMA4821XMA*.

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Service planning

How GreenFlow handles 27VPA948A*030* requests

1

Identify the equipment

Confirm the model or series name, serial number if available, photos, and whether the unit is roof, exterior, basement, or mechanical-room equipment.

2

Describe the service issue

Share no heat, no cooling, weak airflow, error codes, alarms, leaks, noise, control problems, or comfort complaints.

3

Review access and history

Include access notes, tenant or business-hour constraints, filter status, recent repairs, and maintenance records when available.

4

Plan the next step

GreenFlow can route the request for diagnostics, repair planning, maintenance, replacement scope, or related system upgrades.

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