How many tons is my Kenmore Central Air Unit?

[skeletor]

I have a Sears Kenmore central air conditioner that was probably installed around 1989. I don't have any documentation, other than the name plate on the outdoor condenser unit. It lists both 867.800120 and CA5030QA1 as the model number. The Sears 867 prefix indicates it was built by Keep Rite, which is a United Technologies subsidiary (same corporate parent as Carrier).

Is it possible to tell how many tons capacity the a/c unit is based on the model number? It isn't listed anywhere else. Sears was not able to help.

Thanks!

[indianajones]

just by the numbers i would say 2-1/2 tons

[matticus]

2 1/2 tons

[skeletor]

Thanks! I'm curious, what is the magic code to decipher that? I had been thinking that the 30 in the middle of the model number meant 3 tons, based on what the Sears people said, but they weren't very sure.

Thanks!

[beenthere]

030 = 30,000 BTUs, = 2.5 tons.

[VA GENT]

030 = 30,000 BTUs, = 2.5 tons.

I was looking at my American Standard model number last night and trying to figure out how the model number equates to 3.5 tons ....the model # has in it "042" so now I know .....thanks beenthere!

[Jay 41]

Tons?, no it only weighs a couple hudred pounds.

[TEK723]

I have a Sears Kenmore central air conditioner that was probably installed around 1989. I don't have any documentation, other than the name plate on the outdoor condenser unit. It lists both 867.800120 and CA5030QA1 as the model number. The Sears 867 prefix indicates it was built by Keep Rite, which is a United Technologies subsidiary (same corporate parent as Carrier).

Is it possible to tell how many tons capacity the a/c unit is based on the model number? It isn't listed anywhere else. Sears was not able to help.

Thanks!

2.5 tons

[beenthere]

What.
The first 3 telling him its a 2.5 ton, wasn't good enough.

[royc]

What.
The first 3 telling him its a 2.5 ton, wasn't good enough.

Lol...has it occured to you that there are those who want to get there post count up, so they can join the pros....lol

Roy

[RyanHughes]

I was looking at my American Standard model number last night and trying to figure out how the model number equates to 3.5 tons ....the model # has in it "042" so now I know .....thanks beenthere!

042 = 42,000 BTU's (nominal) = 3.5 tons. Divide the number in the model number by 12 typically (unless it's old and has a different nomenclature).

[beenthere]

LOL.

I just liked asking the question.