Carrier Optimax Pro 1.5 HP Cool Only Split AC (code 53KHCT12N-708): a wall-mounted split air conditioner from Carrier rated 1.5 HP ≈ 12,000 BTU/hr, cool only, with a fixed-speed compressor, on R410A refrigerant. Priced at EGP 23,440 including delivery within our service areas, from El Shora, authorized Carrier and Midea distributor in 6th of October.
See all Carrier 1.5 HP models, prices and series differences on one page: Carrier 1.5 HP air conditioners.
Refrigerant: R410A – the standard refrigerant most widely used in Egypt: any service centre can charge it and parts are available everywhere. How it compares with R32.
Carrier Optimax Pro 1.5 HP Cool Only Split AC – technical specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | Optimax Pro |
| Model code | 53KHCT12N-708 |
| Unit type | Wall-mounted split |
| Nominal capacity | 1.5 HP ≈ 12,000 BTU/hr |
| Approximate area | 11 – 14 m² at 2.8 m ceiling |
| Operating mode | Cool only |
| Compressor | Fixed speed – tropical rotary, Hitachi |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Power supply | Single-phase / 220 V |
| Refrigerant pipe sizes (manufacturer catalogue) | gas 1/2" × liquid 1/4" |
| Max pipe run / height difference | 10 m / 4 m |
| Warranty | Authorized dealer warranty — duration and terms are stated in the warranty certificate and the quotation |
| Price (delivery only) | EGP 23,440 – updated 12 September 2026 |
Pipe sizes and maximum run come from the manufacturer catalogue for this exact model; the rest of the table is from our company data. The full table for every model is at the refrigerant pipe size table.
What does 53KHCT12N-708 mean?
The code is not random; reading it lets you make sure you are comparing the same model at any seller (per the brand's Egyptian models):
- 53 = the Carrier Egypt model prefix
- K = cool only
- 12 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (12,000 BTU/hr ≈ 1.5 HP)
- N = fixed-speed compressor
How many m² does 1.5 HP cool?
Using our approved heat-load method (length × width × height × a factor of 300 / 350 / 400 BTU/m³ depending on exposure), this capacity covers 11 to 14 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling. This is the most requested capacity for bedrooms, small offices and kids' rooms. A large west-facing window or a top-floor room usually calls for the next size up rather than losing cooling in August. Large glazing, a kitchen and the number of occupants raise the load, so confirm with a real calculation: how engineers pick the right AC capacity · what HP and BTU mean · the AC calculator.
Cooling, heating and the compressor
A cooling-only model with no heating mode. If you need winter heating, the cool & heat version of the same capacity is in the comparison below, and the price gap is usually less than a separate heater.
This is a fixed-speed model: cheaper to buy, simpler to maintain, and best suited to intermittent or seasonal use. For long daily use, compare it with the inverter using an electricity-bill calculation.
The Carrier Optimax Pro series
Optimax Pro is Carrier's most widespread economy series in Egypt: fixed-speed compressor, R410A refrigerant and spare parts in every governorate. It makes sense when the unit price matters most and you want Carrier's service reputation. Our range has 8 models in this series from 1.5 to 5 HP, and this model is the smallest capacity in the series. All models are in the Optimax Pro category · all Carrier prices.
Who should buy this model
The ideal case for this model: use is intermittent or seasonal and the purchase price matters most, together with heating is not needed or another heat source already exists, and the space is 11 to 14 m² with an external wall close by for the pipe route. We say that plainly so you do not pay for a feature you will not use.
Compare 53KHCT12N-708 before you decide
The table puts this model next to its closest alternatives from our system: the same model in the other operating mode, the inverter or fixed-speed version, the other brand's equivalent, and the other capacities of the same series. Differences in EGP are computed from our current prices.
| Comparison | Model | Price (EGP) | vs 53KHCT12N-708 |
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| Same model, cool & heat | 53QHCT12N-708F | 25,171 | +EGP 1,731 (7%) |
| Inverter version | 53KHEFT12DN8-708F (X-Cool Inverter) | 25,897 | +EGP 2,457 (10%) |
| Midea equivalent | M1SEFT-12CRN8F-Q8 (Xtreme) | 19,814 | −EGP 3,626 (15%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool & heat | 53QHCT12N-708F | 25,171 | +EGP 1,731 (7%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool only | 53KHCT18N-708 | 33,648 | +EGP 10,208 (44%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool & heat | 53QHCT18N-708F | 36,745 | +EGP 13,305 (57%) |
| Same series, 3 HP cool only | 53KHCT24N-708 | 41,140 | +EGP 17,700 (76%) |
The cheapest Carrier 1.5 HP wall-mounted split in our range is 53KHEFT12N8-708F at EGP 22,715; this model costs EGP 725 more for the higher series.
Is this a good price?
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53KHCT12N-708 costs EGP 23,440 for 12,000 BTU, which means 1,953 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 1,953 per 1,000 BTU |
| Average across our wall-mounted split range (44 models) | EGP 1,971 |
| Cheapest model of the same type | EGP 1,570 |
| Most expensive model of the same type | EGP 2,652 |
That figure sits close to the average for its type with us (only 1% apart), so the price is consistent with the rest of the range rather than an outlier either way.
Installation: what actually matters
A wall split is installed the same day in a ready space: the indoor unit at 2.1 to 2.3 m height away from direct sun, the outdoor unit on brackets with enough ventilation clearance and a drain route with correct slope.
Our installation follows a written protocol: copper sizes matching the catalogue, full Armaflex insulation, a nitrogen pressure test and micron vacuum before charging, a correct drain slope, and photos of each stage on our system. That, not the unit itself, is what decides compressor life. Details in AC installation · AC maintenance.
The unit price includes delivery only within our service areas; installation, commissioning, warranty activation and after-sales service are a separate paid service, written clearly in the quotation together with any extra pipe length, preparation, chasing or scaffolding the site needs.
From our real installations
Photos from El Shora's work on the same type of unit; they show the installation standard you pay for, not this exact model.
Worth reading before you buy
What customers ask about the Carrier Optimax Pro 1.5 HP Cool Only Split AC
How big a room does the Carrier Optimax Pro 1.5 HP Cool Only Split AC cover?
This capacity (1.5 HP ≈ 12,000 BTU) covers 11 to 14 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling, based on 300 to 400 BTU per cubic metre. On a top floor or a sunny façade treat it as the minimum, and you can check with the AC calculator.
What is the price of the Carrier Optimax Pro 1.5 HP Cool Only Split AC today?
EGP 23,440 for the unit including delivery only within our service areas (updated 12 September 2026). Installation, commissioning, warranty activation and after-sales are a separate paid service, written clearly in the quotation before any work.
Does this unit heat?
No, this is a cool-only model. The cool & heat version of the same model is 53QHCT12N-708F, a difference of EGP 1,731, listed in the comparison table above.
Should I buy this fixed-speed model or an inverter?
For intermittent or seasonal use, the fixed-speed model is cheaper to buy and simpler to service. If the unit will run long hours every day, compare it with the inverter (53KHEFT12DN8-708F at EGP 25,897) because the consumption gap pays back the price difference over time. The maths is in inverter or fixed-speed.
What does the code 53KHCT12N-708 mean?
The code summarises the model: the Carrier prefix 53, K = cool only, the number 12 = 12,000 BTU (1.5 HP), and N = fixed-speed compressor. Details in the code section above.
This model uses R410A — what does that mean?
R410A is the standard refrigerant widely used in Egypt: any service centre can charge it and every workshop has the tools. The full comparison is in R32 versus R410A.
Delivery and installation in your area
Supply, installation and maintenance run from our base in 6th of October, with appointments confirmed before the visit and photo documentation. Among the areas we serve: AC in Heliopolis · AC in Obour · AC in 6th of October · AC in Maadi · all service areas.
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