Looking for the Carrier Elegant Pro 5 HP Cool & Heat Floor-Standing AC? This is model 53QFMT36N-708 from the Elegant Pro series: 36,000 BTU (5 HP), cool & heat, with a fixed-speed compressor, on R410A, at EGP 103,825 for the unit including delivery. El Shora is the authorized Carrier dealer, with our base and warehouse in 6th of October.
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 Elegant Pro 5 HP Cool & Heat Floor-Standing AC – technical data
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | Elegant Pro |
| Model code | 53QFMT36N-708 |
| Unit type | Floor-standing |
| 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 | Fixed speed |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Power supply | Single-phase / 220 V |
| Copper sizes (engineering reference) | 3/8 × 5/8" – 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 103,825 – 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 53QFMT36N-708
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)
- 36 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (36,000 BTU/hr ≈ 5 HP)
- N = fixed-speed compressor
The right space for 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 32 to 43 m² at a 2.8 m ceiling. A large-space capacity: wide halls, shops, small restaurants, pharmacies and training rooms. With loads like these you must count fresh air and occupants, not just the dimensions. 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 Elegant Pro series
Elegant Pro is Carrier's fixed-speed floor-standing unit: a tower that stands on the floor and covers a large area with no gypsum work. R410A, cool & heat. Our range has 2 models in this series from 5 to 7.5 HP, and this model is the smallest capacity in the series. All models are in the Elegant Pro 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 there is no false ceiling and nowhere to hang a unit, and an open space needs large capacity from one unit. If either of those does not apply to you, look at the alternatives in the table below before paying.
Why pay more? 53QFMT36N-708 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 53QFMT36N-708 |
|---|
| Same series, 7.5 HP cool only | 53KFGDT60N-508 | 131,840 | +EGP 28,015 (27%) |
Price against capacity
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QFMT36N-708 costs EGP 103,825 for 36,000 BTU, which means 2,884 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 2,884 per 1,000 BTU |
| Average across our floor-standing range (3 models) | EGP 2,535 |
| Cheapest model of the same type | EGP 2,197 |
| Most expensive model of the same type | EGP 2,884 |
Cost per unit of cooling here is 14% above average, which is expected because you are paying for heating and the series level. If that number matters most, the comparison table above has the cheaper options.
How we carry out the installation
A floor-standing unit suits spaces with no false ceiling and nowhere to hang a unit. What matters is that it stands against a wall close to the outside, has no furniture blocking the air outlet, and has a drain route sloping outwards.
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 Elegant Pro 5 HP Cool & Heat Floor-Standing AC
How big a room does the Carrier Elegant Pro 5 HP Cool & Heat Floor-Standing 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 Elegant Pro 5 HP Cool & Heat Floor-Standing AC today?
EGP 103,825 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 does the code 53QFMT36N-708 mean?
The code summarises the model: the Carrier prefix 53, Q = cool & heat, the number 36 = 36,000 BTU (5 HP), and N = fixed-speed compressor. Details in the code section above.
This model uses R410A — what does that mean?
R410A is the standard refrigerant widely used in Egypt: any service centre can charge it and every workshop has the tools. The full comparison is in R32 versus R410A.
Does this unit need a special power supply?
No. It runs on single-phase / 220 V, the normal apartment supply, with no meter change. The run from the meter to the unit and any electrical work are priced separately.
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.
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