Looking for the Carrier X-Cool New 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC? This is model 53QHEFT12N8-708F from the X-Cool New series: 12,000 BTU (1.5 HP), cool & heat, with a fixed-speed compressor, on R32, at EGP 24,909 for the unit including delivery. El Shora is the authorized Carrier dealer, with our base and warehouse in 6th of October.
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Carrier X-Cool New 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC – technical data
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | X-Cool New |
| Model code | 53QHEFT12N8-708F |
| 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 | Fixed speed |
| 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 24,909 – 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.
How to read the code 53QHEFT12N8-708F
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)
- N = fixed-speed compressor
The right space for 1.5 HP
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.
What makes the difference in operation
This model is cool & heat, so in winter it reverses the cycle and moves heat from outside in rather than generating it like a heater. That is why it draws far less power for the same feeling of warmth.
Fixed-speed compressor: it runs at full capacity and stops when the set temperature is reached. It costs less than the inverter at the same capacity and is simpler to service, but consumption is higher if the unit runs many hours a day.
The Carrier X-Cool New series
X-Cool New is the first fixed-speed Carrier series in our range to move to R32. The difference from Optimax is in finish, operating features and refrigerant, not capacity. 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 New category · all Carrier prices.
When to choose it
You would choose this model when you want winter heating from the same unit without a separate heater. And the space is 11 to 14 m² with an external wall close by for the pipe route. If either of those does not apply to you, look at the alternatives in the table below before paying.
Why pay more? 53QHEFT12N8-708F compared
Instead of comparing across websites, here are all the close alternatives we stock in one table at today's prices: the other mode, the other compressor, the other brand, and the higher and lower capacities in the same series.
| Comparison | Model | Price (EGP) | vs 53QHEFT12N8-708F |
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| Same model, cool only | 53KHEFT12N8-708F | 22,715 | −EGP 2,194 (9%) |
| Inverter version | 53QHEFT12DN8-708F (X-Cool Inverter) | 28,838 | +EGP 3,929 (16%) |
| Midea equivalent | M1SEFT-12HRN8F-Q8 (Xtreme) | 22,012 | −EGP 2,898 (12%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool only | 53KHEFT12N8-708F | 22,715 | −EGP 2,194 (9%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool only | 53KHEFT18N8-708F | 32,853 | +EGP 7,944 (32%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool & heat | 53QHEFT18N8-708F | 35,819 | +EGP 10,910 (44%) |
| Same series, 3 HP cool only | 53KHEFT24N8-708F | 39,857 | +EGP 14,948 (60%) |
The cheapest Carrier 1.5 HP wall-mounted split in our range is 53KHEFT12N8-708F at EGP 22,715; this model costs EGP 2,194 more for heating.
Price against capacity
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QHEFT12N8-708F costs EGP 24,909 for 12,000 BTU, which means 2,076 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 2,076 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 5% apart), so the price is consistent with the rest of the range rather than an outlier either way.
How we carry out the installation
With a wall split, the position of both units affects cooling more than anything else: the indoor unit facing the length of the room rather than a closed corner, the outdoor unit in open air away from sun reflected off a facing wall, and the shortest practical pipe run between them.
We work to approved specifications and fixed steps, not improvisation: South African or Swedish copper in the right sizes, full Armaflex insulation on both lines, a dry-nitrogen pressure test then a micron vacuum before charging, a correct drain slope that prevents dripping, and photo documentation of every stage on our system. 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.
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Common questions about the Carrier X-Cool New 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC
How big a room does the Carrier X-Cool New 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 New 1.5 HP Cool & Heat Split AC today?
EGP 24,909 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.
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.
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.
We serve 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 Shorouk · AC in New Mansoura · AC in Mohandessin & Dokki · AC in Madinaty · all service areas.
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