Carrier X-Cool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool Only Split AC (code 53KHEFT18DN8-708F): a wall-mounted split air conditioner from Carrier rated 2.25 HP ≈ 18,000 BTU/hr, cool only, with an inverter compressor, on R32 refrigerant. Priced at EGP 38,658 including delivery within our service areas, from El Shora, authorized Carrier and Midea distributor in 6th of October.
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Carrier X-Cool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool Only Split AC – technical specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | X-Cool Inverter |
| Model code | 53KHEFT18DN8-708F |
| Unit type | Wall-mounted split |
| Nominal capacity | 2.25 HP ≈ 18,000 BTU/hr |
| Approximate area | 16 – 21 m² at 2.8 m ceiling |
| Operating mode | Cool only |
| Compressor | DC inverter |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Power supply | Single-phase / 220 V |
| Copper sizes | Per the manufacturer catalogue, confirmed on the site survey |
| Warranty | Authorized dealer warranty — duration and terms are stated in the warranty certificate and the quotation |
| Price (delivery only) | EGP 38,658 – updated 12 September 2026 |
Table data comes from our company records and approved engineering reference; pipe sizes are confirmed from the model catalogue before work. Published pipe tables are at the pipe size page.
What does 53KHEFT18DN8-708F 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
- 18 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (18,000 BTU/hr ≈ 2.25 HP)
- DN = DC inverter compressor
How many m² does 2.25 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 16 to 21 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling. The most common choice for living rooms, small halls, mid-size offices and large bedrooms. If the space opens onto a kitchen or reception, size the load on the whole open volume, not one room. 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.
The inverter here controls compressor speed gradually rather than on/off, which reduces temperature swings and the start-up surge on the mains. Better suited to daily, long use.
The Carrier X-Cool Inverter series
X-Cool Inverter is Carrier's core inverter series for intensive home use, on R32. The compressor slows down instead of cycling on and off, so consumption is lower and noise is softer. Our range has 6 models in this series from 1.5 to 3 HP, and this model sits mid-range in the series. All models are in the X-Cool Inverter category · all Carrier prices.
Who should buy this model
The ideal case for this model: the unit will run long hours every day (a bedroom all night or an office all day), together with heating is not needed or another heat source already exists, and the space is 16 to 21 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 53KHEFT18DN8-708F 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 53KHEFT18DN8-708F |
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| Same model, cool & heat | 53QHEFT18DN8-708F | 42,246 | +EGP 3,589 (9%) |
| Fixed-speed version | 53KHEFT18N8-708F (X-Cool New) | 32,853 | −EGP 5,804 (15%) |
| Midea equivalent | M1SEFT-18CRDN8F-Q8 (AI Eco Master) | 34,883 | −EGP 3,774 (10%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool only | 53KHEFT12DN8-708F | 25,897 | −EGP 12,760 (33%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool & heat | 53QHEFT12DN8-708F | 28,838 | −EGP 9,819 (25%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool & heat | 53QHEFT18DN8-708F | 42,246 | +EGP 3,589 (9%) |
| Same series, 3 HP cool only | 53KHEFT24DN8-708F | 44,360 | +EGP 5,703 (15%) |
The cheapest Carrier 2.25 HP wall-mounted split in our range is 53KHEFT18N8-708F at EGP 32,853; this model costs EGP 5,804 more for the inverter.
Is this a good price?
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53KHEFT18DN8-708F costs EGP 38,658 for 18,000 BTU, which means 2,148 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 2,148 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 |
Cost per unit of cooling here is 9% above average, which is expected because you are paying for the inverter and the series level. If that number matters most, the comparison table above has the cheaper options.
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 X-Cool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool Only Split AC
How big a room does the Carrier X-Cool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool Only Split AC cover?
This capacity (2.25 HP ≈ 18,000 BTU) covers 16 to 21 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 X-Cool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool Only Split AC today?
EGP 38,658 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.
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.
Is the unit genuine and invoiced?
Yes. El Shora is an authorized Carrier and Midea distributor; the unit is handed over with a registered serial number, a warranty certificate and an official invoice in your name. That is what keeps the warranty valid if you need it, and it is the difference from buying on the parallel market.
Does this unit heat?
No, this is a cool-only model. The cool & heat version of the same model is 53QHEFT18DN8-708F, a difference of EGP 3,589, listed in the comparison table above.
How much does the inverter actually save?
The inverter saves more the longer the unit runs continuously, because it holds a low speed instead of start-stop cycles. In a bedroom that runs all night or an office that runs all day, the difference shows in the first summer. The closest fixed-speed version is 53KHEFT18N8-708F at EGP 32,853. Details in inverter or fixed-speed.
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 Obour · AC in Sheikh Zayed · AC in Nasr City · AC in Alexandria · all service areas.
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