Model 53QDMA6T36DN-728 is the Carrier ClassiCool Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC: a concealed ducted unit, cool & heat, with an inverter compressor, rated 36,000 BTU/hr (5 HP) on R410A. The price is EGP 100,974 for the unit including delivery only within El Shora's service areas; El Shora is the authorized Carrier and Midea distributor.
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 ClassiCool Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC – full specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | ClassiCool Inverter |
| Model code | 53QDMA6T36DN-728 |
| Unit type | Concealed ducted |
| 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 |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Power supply | Single-phase / 220 V |
| Copper sizes (engineering reference) | 3/8 × 3/4" – checked against the model catalogue |
| Warranty | Authorized dealer warranty — duration and terms are stated in the warranty certificate and the quotation |
| Price (delivery only) | EGP 100,974 – 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.
Model code 53QDMA6T36DN-728 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
- Q = cool & heat (heat pump)
- 6 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (36,000 BTU/hr ≈ 5 HP)
- DN = DC inverter compressor
How much space does 5 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 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.
Operating mode and compressor
Besides cooling, this model heats in winter (heat pump): one unit for both seasons instead of buying a separate heater, and at much lower consumption than a heater.
With an inverter compressor the unit does not keep cutting out and restarting; it holds a low speed that keeps the temperature stable. That narrows the gap between the temperature you set and the one you feel, and keeps it quieter at night.
The Carrier ClassiCool Inverter series
Carrier's ducted unit with an inverter compressor, R410A, cool & heat. The difference from the fixed Pro comes back through the electricity bill in spaces where the AC runs all day. Our range has 5 models in this series from 2.25 to 7.5 HP, and this model sits mid-range in the series. All models are in the ClassiCool Inverter category · all Carrier prices.
Who is this model for?
This model makes sense if the unit will run long hours every day (a bedroom all night or an office all day), and you have a false ceiling (or are still finishing) and want the unit hidden with air from grilles. If your situation is different, the comparison table below shows the closest alternative with its exact price difference.
53QDMA6T36DN-728 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 53QDMA6T36DN-728 |
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| Fixed-speed version | 53QDMA6T36N-728 (ClassiCool Pro) | 82,805 | −EGP 18,168 (18%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool & heat | 53QDMA6T18DN-728 | 55,421 | −EGP 45,553 (45%) |
| Same series, 3 HP cool & heat | 53QDMA6T24DN-728 | 68,453 | −EGP 32,521 (32%) |
| Same series, 6 HP cool & heat | 53QDHTGT48DN-528 | 130,913 | +EGP 29,939 (30%) |
| Same series, 7.5 HP cool & heat | 53QDHTGT60DN-528 | 144,473 | +EGP 43,499 (43%) |
The cheapest Carrier 5 HP concealed ducted in our range is 53QDMA6T36N-728 at EGP 82,805; this model costs EGP 18,168 more for the inverter.
Cost per 1,000 BTU
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QDMA6T36DN-728 costs EGP 100,974 for 36,000 BTU, which means 2,805 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 2,805 per 1,000 BTU |
| Average across our concealed ducted range (12 models) | EGP 2,563 |
| Cheapest model of the same type | EGP 2,094 |
| Most expensive model of the same type | EGP 3,079 |
Cost per unit of cooling here is 9% 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 and execution with El Shora
The right order for a ducted unit puts preparation before gypsum and paint: refrigerant and drain lines in their routes, ducts sized on the load rather than on leftover space, and a service hatch in the false ceiling in front of the filter. Anything done after finishing costs demolition and repair.
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 · pre-finishing preparation.
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 ClassiCool Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC
How big a room does the Carrier ClassiCool Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Ducted 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 ClassiCool Inverter 5 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC today?
EGP 100,974 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.
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 it really heat in winter?
Yes, this is a cool & heat (heat pump) model that heats from the same unit at far lower consumption than an electric heater. Heating efficiency drops on very cold nights but is enough for an Egyptian winter.
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 53QDMA6T36N-728 at EGP 82,805. Details in inverter or fixed-speed.
What does the code 53QDMA6T36DN-728 mean?
The code summarises the model: the Carrier prefix 53, Q = cool & heat, the number 36 = 36,000 BTU (5 HP), and DN = inverter. Details in the code section above.
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 New Capital · AC in North Coast · AC in Sheikh Zayed · AC in Haram & Faisal · all service areas.
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