Looking for the Carrier ClassiCool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC? This is model 53QDMA6T18DN-728 from the ClassiCool Inverter series: 18,000 BTU (2.25 HP), cool & heat, with an inverter compressor, on R410A, at EGP 55,421 for the unit including delivery. El Shora is the authorized Carrier dealer, with our base and warehouse in 6th of October.
See all Carrier 2.25 HP models, prices and series differences on one page: Carrier 2.25 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 ClassiCool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC – technical data
| Brand | Carrier |
| Series | ClassiCool Inverter |
| Model code | 53QDMA6T18DN-728 |
| Unit type | Concealed ducted |
| 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 | DC inverter |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| 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 55,421 – 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 53QDMA6T18DN-728
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)
- 6 = cooling capacity in thousands of BTU (18,000 BTU/hr ≈ 2.25 HP)
- DN = DC inverter compressor
The right space for 2.25 HP
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.
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.
Inverter compressor: it starts at high capacity until the set temperature is reached, then slows down instead of stopping and restarting. The result is steadier cooling, less noise and lower consumption over long runs.
The Carrier ClassiCool Inverter series
Carrier's ducted unit with an inverter compressor, R410A, cool & heat. The difference from the fixed Pro comes back through the electricity bill in spaces where the AC runs all day. Our range has 5 models in this series from 2.25 to 7.5 HP, and this model is the smallest capacity in the series. All models are in the ClassiCool Inverter 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 you have a false ceiling (or are still finishing) and want the unit hidden with air from grilles. If either of those does not apply to you, look at the alternatives in the table below before paying.
Why pay more? 53QDMA6T18DN-728 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 53QDMA6T18DN-728 |
|---|
| Fixed-speed version | 53QDMA6T18N-728 (ClassiCool Pro) | 45,730 | −EGP 9,691 (17%) |
| Same series, 3 HP cool & heat | 53QDMA6T24DN-728 | 68,453 | +EGP 13,032 (24%) |
| Same series, 5 HP cool & heat | 53QDMA6T36DN-728 | 100,974 | +EGP 45,553 (82%) |
| Same series, 6 HP cool & heat | 53QDHTGT48DN-528 | 130,913 | +EGP 75,492 (136%) |
| Same series, 7.5 HP cool & heat | 53QDHTGT60DN-528 | 144,473 | +EGP 89,052 (161%) |
The cheapest Carrier 2.25 HP concealed ducted in our range is 53QDMA6T18N-728 at EGP 45,730; this model costs EGP 9,691 more for the inverter.
Price against capacity
A simple measure that compares prices fairly: divide the unit price by its rated capacity. 53QDMA6T18DN-728 costs EGP 55,421 for 18,000 BTU, which means 3,079 EGP per 1,000 BTU.
| This model | EGP 3,079 per 1,000 BTU |
| Average across our concealed ducted range (12 models) | EGP 2,563 |
| Cheapest model of the same type | EGP 2,094 |
| Most expensive model of the same type | EGP 3,079 |
Cost per unit of cooling here is 20% 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.
How we carry out the installation
A ducted unit hides above the false ceiling, so the decisions taken before the gypsum decide the result: unit position and level, drain route and slope, duct sizes, supply and return grilles, and the service hatch. Nothing is easy to change after the ceiling closes.
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 · pre-finishing preparation.
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 ClassiCool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC
How big a room does the Carrier ClassiCool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Ducted 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 ClassiCool Inverter 2.25 HP Cool & Heat Ducted AC today?
EGP 55,421 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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