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Carrier 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) service and support

Carrier Residential Air Conditioner - PA8TAN5 Air Conditioner Repair, maintenance, and replacement planning

Product service snapshot

Carrier 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) service details

3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) is a Carrier®, Bryant®, Payne® air conditioner record from the Carrier Enterprise catalog. Catalog model: PA8TAN53600W. Product family: PA8TAN5. Green Flow Solution uses this page for residential model identification, service planning, maintenance conversations, repair diagnostics, and replacement matching.

Brand: Carrier
Model or series: 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B)
Equipment type: Air Conditioner
Product group: Residential Air Conditioner - PA8TAN5

Technical snapshot

3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) technical snapshot

Product Specs

Model: PA8TAN53600W
Manufacturer Number: PA8TAN53600W
Vendor Number: PA8TAN53600W
Catalog Brand: Carrier®, Bryant®, Payne®
Product Family: PA8TAN5
AHRI Usage: Outdoor
Approvals: UL Listed
Brand: Carrier®, Bryant®, Payne®
CFM: 3,120
Color: Beige
Compressor Type: Scroll
Condenser Coil Fins Per Inch (FPI): 20
Condenser Fan Blade Diameter: 25
Condenser Fan CFM: 3120
Condenser Fan Discharge: Vertical
Condenser Fan Motor Qty: 1
Condenser Motor HP: 1/3
Condenser Motor RPM: 615
Condenser Motor Speeds: 1
Condenser Motor Type: PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor)
Cooling Capacity: 36,000
Cooling Rated Capacity Btu/h: 36000
Country Of Origin: MEX
Cycle/Hertz: 60 Hz
EER2: 13
Energy Star Rated: NO
Full Load Amps: 2.6
Height: 35.5
Inverter: NO
Length: 35
Liquid Line Fitting Type: Sweat or Braze
Liquid Line Size (OD): 3/8"
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA): 90
Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOCP): 35
Maximum Piping Length: 250'
Metering Device: TXV/TEV - Thermostatic Expansion Valve
OPT Code: 1PPA8TAN53600W
Phase: Single
Prop 65: YES
Rated Load Amps (RLA): 14.6
Refrigerant: R-454B
SEER2: 17
Sound Level (dBA): 69-71
Stages Cooling: 2
Suction Line Fitting Type: Sweat or Braze
Suction Line Size (OD): 7/8"
Tier: Standard
Tonnage: 3
UPC: See Optical
Voltage: 208-230 VAC
Weight: 191
Width: 35.5

Useful troubleshooting details

Confirm the exact model number, serial number, installed equipment type, and site voltage before service or replacement planning.
Match replacement equipment and accessories against current Carrier compatibility requirements, refrigerant type, capacity, airflow, and local code requirements.

Service planning

How GreenFlow handles 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) requests

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.

Describe the service issue

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

Review access and history

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

Plan the next step

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

3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) service questions

Can GreenFlow help with Carrier 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) service requests?

Yes. GreenFlow can help collect the right details for Carrier 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) service requests, including the model, symptoms, equipment age, building type, access notes, photos, and timing.

What symptoms should I mention for 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B)?

Helpful symptoms include no cooling, weak airflow, uneven rooms, short cycling, outdoor-unit noise, condensate concerns, thermostat behavior, and whether the request is repair, maintenance, or replacement planning.

Is 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) used for residential or commercial properties?

Air conditioner requests are usually residential or managed-property cooling requests, with some light-commercial applications depending on the equipment type, access, and building layout.

What helps schedule 3 Ton 18 SEER2 2-Stage Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (R-454B) service faster?

Share the exact model and serial number if available, clear photos of the equipment and surrounding access area, current symptoms, recent maintenance history, and whether the request is repair, maintenance, or replacement planning.

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