Model 53QHCT24N-708F is the Carrier Optimax Pro 3 HP Cool & Heat Split AC: a wall-mounted split unit, cool & heat, with a fixed-speed compressor, rated 24,000 BTU/hr (3 HP) on R410A. The price is EGP 44,385 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 & Heat Split AC – full specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | Optimax Pro |
| Model code | 53QHCT24N-708F |
| 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 & heat (heat pump) |
| 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 44,385 – 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 53QHCT24N-708F 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)
- 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. The capacity for halls, large living rooms, offices and small shops. In a long or partitioned space, air distribution matters more than the capacity figure, and that is decided on the site survey. 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.
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 the Carrier series we sell most. Fixed-speed, simple, on the common R410A refrigerant, and its real advantage is that every technician knows it and parts are everywhere. 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.
53QHCT24N-708F 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 53QHCT24N-708F |
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| Same model, cool only | 53KHCT24N-708 | 41,140 | −EGP 3,245 (7%) |
| Inverter version | 53QHEFT24DN8-708F (X-Cool Inverter) | 47,465 | +EGP 3,080 (7%) |
| Midea equivalent | M1SEFT-24HRN8F-Q8 (Xtreme) | 40,451 | −EGP 3,934 (9%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool only | 53KHCT12N-708 | 23,440 | −EGP 20,945 (47%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool & heat | 53QHCT12N-708F | 25,171 | −EGP 19,214 (43%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool only | 53KHCT18N-708 | 33,648 | −EGP 10,737 (24%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool & heat | 53QHCT18N-708F | 36,745 | −EGP 7,640 (17%) |
The cheapest Carrier 3 HP wall-mounted split in our range is 53KHEFT24N8-708F at EGP 39,857; this model costs EGP 4,528 more for heating.
Cost per 1,000 BTU
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QHCT24N-708F costs EGP 44,385 for 24,000 BTU, which means 1,849 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 1,849 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 6% apart), so the price is consistent with the rest of the range rather than an outlier either way.
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 & Heat Split AC
How big a room does the Carrier Optimax Pro 3 HP Cool & Heat 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 & Heat Split AC today?
EGP 44,385 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.
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.
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.
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 (53QHEFT24DN8-708F at EGP 47,465) because the consumption gap pays back the price difference over time. The maths is in inverter or fixed-speed.
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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