Model 53QHEFT18N8-708F is the Carrier X-Cool New 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Split AC: a wall-mounted split unit, cool & heat, with a fixed-speed compressor, rated 18,000 BTU/hr (2.25 HP) on R32. The price is EGP 35,819 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 New 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Split AC – full specifications
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | X-Cool New |
| Model code | 53QHEFT18N8-708F |
| Unit type | Wall-mounted split |
| Nominal capacity | 2.25 HP ≈ 18,000 BTU/hr |
| Approximate area | 16 – 21 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 | Per the manufacturer catalogue, confirmed on the site survey |
| Warranty | Authorized dealer warranty — duration and terms are stated in the warranty certificate and the quotation |
| Price (delivery only) | EGP 35,819 – 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 53QHEFT18N8-708F 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)
- 18 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (18,000 BTU/hr ≈ 2.25 HP)
- N = fixed-speed compressor
How much space does 2.25 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 16 to 21 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling. Used in small halls, living rooms, large bedrooms and offices. The classic mistake at this size is calculating on the room's dimensions when it actually opens onto another space. 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 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 sits mid-range in the series. All models are in the X-Cool New 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 16 to 21 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.
53QHEFT18N8-708F 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 53QHEFT18N8-708F |
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| Same model, cool only | 53KHEFT18N8-708F | 32,853 | −EGP 2,966 (8%) |
| Inverter version | 53QHEFT18DN8-708F (X-Cool Inverter) | 42,246 | +EGP 6,428 (18%) |
| Midea equivalent | M1SEFT-18HRN8F-Q8 (Xtreme) | 33,389 | −EGP 2,430 (7%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool only | 53KHEFT12N8-708F | 22,715 | −EGP 13,104 (37%) |
| Same series, 1.5 HP cool & heat | 53QHEFT12N8-708F | 24,909 | −EGP 10,910 (30%) |
| Same series, 2.25 HP cool only | 53KHEFT18N8-708F | 32,853 | −EGP 2,966 (8%) |
| Same series, 3 HP cool only | 53KHEFT24N8-708F | 39,857 | +EGP 4,039 (11%) |
The cheapest Carrier 2.25 HP wall-mounted split in our range is 53KHEFT18N8-708F at EGP 32,853; this model costs EGP 2,966 more for heating.
Cost per 1,000 BTU
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QHEFT18N8-708F costs EGP 35,819 for 18,000 BTU, which means 1,990 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 1,990 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 1% 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 X-Cool New 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Split AC
How big a room does the Carrier X-Cool New 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Split AC cover?
This capacity (2.25 HP ≈ 18,000 BTU) covers 16 to 21 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 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Split AC today?
EGP 35,819 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.
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 (53QHEFT18DN8-708F at EGP 42,246) because the consumption gap pays back the price difference over time. The maths is in inverter or fixed-speed.
What does the code 53QHEFT18N8-708F mean?
The code summarises the model: the Carrier prefix 53, Q = cool & heat, the number 18 = 18,000 BTU (2.25 HP), and N = fixed-speed compressor. 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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