Model 53KHCT24N-708 is the Carrier Optimax Pro 3 HP Cool Only Split AC: a wall-mounted split unit, cool only, with a fixed-speed compressor, rated 24,000 BTU/hr (3 HP) on R410A. The price is EGP 41,140 for the unit including delivery only within El Shora's service areas; El Shora is the authorized Carrier and Midea distributor.
See all Carrier 3 HP models, prices and series differences on one page: Carrier 3 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 3 HP Cool Only Split AC – full specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | Optimax Pro |
| Model code | 53KHCT24N-708 |
| Unit type | Wall-mounted split |
| Nominal capacity | 3 HP ≈ 24,000 BTU/hr |
| Approximate area | 21 – 29 m² at 2.8 m ceiling |
| Operating mode | Cool only |
| Compressor | Fixed speed – tropical rotary, GMCC Toshiba / Hitachi |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Power supply | Single-phase / 220 V |
| Refrigerant pipe sizes (manufacturer catalogue) | gas 5/8" × liquid 3/8" |
| Max pipe run / height difference | 20 m / 10 m |
| Warranty | Authorized dealer warranty — duration and terms are stated in the warranty certificate and the quotation |
| Price (delivery only) | EGP 41,140 – 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.
Model code 53KHCT24N-708 explained
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
- 24 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (24,000 BTU/hr ≈ 3 HP)
- N = fixed-speed compressor
How much space does 3 HP cover?
Using our approved heat-load method (length × width × height × a factor of 300 / 350 / 400 BTU/m³ depending on exposure), this capacity covers 21 to 29 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling. Suited to halls, large living rooms, offices, clinics and small shops. In halls that open onto several spaces, two smaller units cool more evenly than one large unit. 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.
Operating mode and compressor
This is a cool-only model, right when heating is not required or another heat source exists. The cool & heat version of the same capacity is in the comparison table below.
A fixed-speed compressor works on a start-stop cycle: it reaches the set temperature, stops, then starts again. Its advantages are cheaper spare parts and technicians who all know it; its drawback is that those cycles consume more if the unit runs all day.
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 sits mid-range in the series. All models are in the Optimax Pro category · all Carrier prices.
Who is this model for?
This model makes sense if use is intermittent or seasonal and the purchase price matters most, and the space is 21 to 29 m² with an external wall close by for the pipe route. If your situation is different, the comparison table below shows the closest alternative with its exact price difference.
53KHCT24N-708 against the alternatives we stock
Before choosing, look at these numbers: each row is a real alternative in our range with its price difference from this model in EGP and percent. Click a code to open that model's page.
| Comparison | Model | Price (EGP) | vs 53KHCT24N-708 |
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| Same model, cool & heat | 53QHCT24N-708F | 44,385 | +EGP 3,245 (8%) |
| Inverter version | 53KHEFT24DN8-708F (X-Cool Inverter) | 44,360 | +EGP 3,220 (8%) |
| Midea equivalent | M1SEFT-24CRN8F-Q8 (Xtreme) | 37,677 | −EGP 3,463 (8%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool only | 53KHCT12N-708 | 23,440 | −EGP 17,700 (43%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool & heat | 53QHCT12N-708F | 25,171 | −EGP 15,969 (39%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool only | 53KHCT18N-708 | 33,648 | −EGP 7,492 (18%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool & heat | 53QHCT18N-708F | 36,745 | −EGP 4,395 (11%) |
The cheapest Carrier 3 HP wall-mounted split in our range is 53KHEFT24N8-708F at EGP 39,857; this model costs EGP 1,283 more for the higher series.
Cost per 1,000 BTU
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53KHCT24N-708 costs EGP 41,140 for 24,000 BTU, which means 1,714 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 1,714 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 |
This model is among the better value in its type with us: its cost per unit of cooling is 13% below average, ranking 9 of 44 from cheapest to most expensive per BTU.
Installation and execution with El Shora
Installing a wall split takes one day if the space is ready. What matters: nothing blocking the indoor unit's airflow, an outdoor unit in a ventilated rather than boxed-in position, and a drain running outwards with slope and no back-fall.
What decides a unit's life is not the brand alone, it is the installation: copper at the right diameter with no extra joints, full insulation on both lines, a dry-nitrogen test and a micron vacuum before the refrigerant is released, and a correct drain slope. Every step is photographed and logged on our system under the project name. 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.
More to read before deciding
FAQ about the Carrier Optimax Pro 3 HP Cool Only Split AC
How big a room does the Carrier Optimax Pro 3 HP Cool Only Split AC cover?
This capacity (3 HP ≈ 24,000 BTU) covers 21 to 29 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 3 HP Cool Only Split AC today?
EGP 41,140 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 need a special power supply?
No. It runs on single-phase / 220 V, the normal apartment supply, with no meter change. The run from the meter to the unit and any electrical work are priced separately.
Can I buy the unit and have someone else install it?
Of course; the price covers the unit and delivery only. Keep in mind that installation quality is what actually decides the compressor's life: the nitrogen pressure test, micron vacuum and full insulation are not cosmetic details, and warranty activation happens at commissioning.
Where do you deliver and how fast?
Delivery is included within our service areas in Cairo, Giza, the new cities and the coast. Because the warehouse is in 6th of October, deliveries to October, Zayed and nearby areas are scheduled faster, and in every case we confirm the appointment before dispatch.
What is the maximum distance between the indoor and outdoor units?
Per the manufacturer catalogue for this model: a maximum pipe run of 20 m and a maximum height difference of 10 m, with gas 5/8" and liquid 3/8" lines. Exceeding these reduces cooling and loads the compressor. The full table is at the pipe size page.
Where we deliver and install
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 Madinaty · AC in New Alamein · AC in New Zayed · AC in Heliopolis · all service areas.
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