Carrier DÉCOR Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Cassette AC (code 53QCDT36DN-708): a ceiling cassette air conditioner from Carrier rated 5 HP ≈ 36,000 BTU/hr, cool & heat, with an inverter compressor, on R410A refrigerant. Priced at EGP 119,070 including delivery within our service areas, from El Shora, authorized Carrier and Midea distributor in 6th of October.
See all Carrier 5 HP models, prices and series differences on one page: Carrier 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 DÉCOR Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Cassette AC – technical specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | DÉCOR Inverter |
| Model code | 53QCDT36DN-708 |
| Unit type | Ceiling cassette |
| Nominal capacity | 5 HP ≈ 36,000 BTU/hr |
| Approximate area | 32 – 43 m² at 2.8 m ceiling |
| Operating mode | Cool & heat (heat pump) |
| Compressor | DC inverter – tropical twin-rotary inverter, GMCC Toshiba |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Power supply | Single-phase / 220 V |
| Refrigerant pipe sizes (manufacturer catalogue) | gas 5/8" × liquid 3/8" |
| Max pipe run / height difference | 50 m / 25 m |
| Warranty | Authorized dealer warranty — duration and terms are stated in the warranty certificate and the quotation |
| Price (delivery only) | EGP 119,070 – 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 53QCDT36DN-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
- Q = cool & heat (heat pump)
- 36 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (36,000 BTU/hr ≈ 5 HP)
- DN = DC inverter compressor
How many m² does 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 32 to 43 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling. High capacity for large halls, shops, small restaurants and pharmacies. In commercial use, long running hours turn the inverter-vs-fixed consumption gap into a noticeable yearly amount. 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
Cool & heat (heat pump): it cools in summer and heats in winter from the same unit, far cheaper to run than electric heaters. Heating efficiency drops on very cold nights but is more than enough for an Egyptian winter.
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 DÉCOR Inverter series
Carrier's cassette, inverter cool & heat on R410A. A unit in the false ceiling with 4-way distribution, which is what makes it the best fit for square shops and offices. Our range has 2 models in this series from 5 to 6 HP, and this model is the smallest capacity in the series. All models are in the DÉCOR 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 you want winter heating from the same unit without a separate heater, and the space is roughly square with a false ceiling, and 4-way distribution serves it better than a wall unit. We say that plainly so you do not pay for a feature you will not use.
Compare 53QCDT36DN-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 53QCDT36DN-708 |
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| Same series, 6 HP cool & heat | 53QCDT48DN-508 | 130,940 | +EGP 11,870 (10%) |
Is this a good price?
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QCDT36DN-708 costs EGP 119,070 for 36,000 BTU, which means 3,308 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 3,308 per 1,000 BTU |
| Average across our ceiling cassette range (2 models) | EGP 3,018 |
| Cheapest model of the same type | EGP 2,728 |
| Most expensive model of the same type | EGP 3,308 |
Cost per unit of cooling here is 10% above average, which is expected because you are paying for the inverter and heating and the series level. If that number matters most, the comparison table above has the cheaper options.
Installation: what actually matters
A cassette needs a false ceiling deep enough for the unit body and a drain route with correct slope, and it should sit at the centre of the space so the 4-way distribution is balanced. The wrong spot means corners that never cool.
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 DÉCOR Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Cassette AC
How big a room does the Carrier DÉCOR Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Cassette AC cover?
This capacity (5 HP ≈ 36,000 BTU) covers 32 to 43 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 DÉCOR Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Cassette AC today?
EGP 119,070 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.
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.
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.
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 Rehab · AC in New Capital · AC in New Mansoura · AC in Hadayek Al-Ahram · all service areas.
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