Model 53QHEFT12DN8-708F is the Carrier X-Cool Inverter 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC: a wall-mounted split unit, cool & heat, with an inverter compressor, rated 12,000 BTU/hr (1.5 HP) on R32. The price is EGP 28,838 for the unit including delivery only within El Shora's service areas; El Shora is the authorized Carrier and Midea distributor.
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Carrier X-Cool Inverter 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC – full specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | X-Cool Inverter |
| Model code | 53QHEFT12DN8-708F |
| Unit type | Wall-mounted split |
| Nominal capacity | 1.5 HP ≈ 12,000 BTU/hr |
| Approximate area | 11 – 14 m² at 2.8 m ceiling |
| Operating mode | Cool & heat (heat pump) |
| Compressor | DC inverter |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Power supply | Single-phase / 220 V |
| Copper sizes (engineering reference) | 1/4 × 3/8" – 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 28,838 – 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 53QHEFT12DN8-708F 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)
- 12 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (12,000 BTU/hr ≈ 1.5 HP)
- DN = DC inverter compressor
How much space does 1.5 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 11 to 14 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling. The typical home for this capacity is bedrooms, home offices and small rooms. A top floor or a west façade means you should treat it as the minimum area, not the maximum. 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 X-Cool Inverter series
Carrier's main wall-split inverter on R32. When the unit runs for hours, the compressor stays at low speed instead of start-stop cycles, and that is what saves on the bill. Our range has 6 models in this series from 1.5 to 3 HP, and this model is the smallest capacity in the series. All models are in the X-Cool 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 the space is 11 to 14 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.
53QHEFT12DN8-708F 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 53QHEFT12DN8-708F |
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| Same model, cool only | 53KHEFT12DN8-708F | 25,897 | −EGP 2,941 (10%) |
| Fixed-speed version | 53QHEFT12N8-708F (X-Cool New) | 24,909 | −EGP 3,929 (14%) |
| Midea equivalent | M1SEFT-12HRDN8F-Q8 (AI Eco Master) | 25,638 | −EGP 3,200 (11%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool only | 53KHEFT12DN8-708F | 25,897 | −EGP 2,941 (10%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool only | 53KHEFT18DN8-708F | 38,658 | +EGP 9,819 (34%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool & heat | 53QHEFT18DN8-708F | 42,246 | +EGP 13,408 (46%) |
| Same series, 3 HP cool only | 53KHEFT24DN8-708F | 44,360 | +EGP 15,522 (54%) |
The cheapest Carrier 1.5 HP wall-mounted split in our range is 53KHEFT12N8-708F at EGP 22,715; this model costs EGP 6,123 more for the inverter.
Cost per 1,000 BTU
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QHEFT12DN8-708F costs EGP 28,838 for 12,000 BTU, which means 2,403 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 2,403 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 22% 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
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 X-Cool Inverter 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC
How big a room does the Carrier X-Cool Inverter 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC cover?
This capacity (1.5 HP ≈ 12,000 BTU) covers 11 to 14 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 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC today?
EGP 28,838 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 53QHEFT12N8-708F at EGP 24,909. Details in inverter or fixed-speed.
What does the code 53QHEFT12DN8-708F mean?
The code summarises the model: the Carrier prefix 53, Q = cool & heat, the number 12 = 12,000 BTU (1.5 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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