17 kWCarrier QSH High Static 17kW Ducted System
The 17kW Carrier QSH High Static Ducted (indoor 42QSH170D8S) is rated at 17kW cooling and sized for large two-storey family homes. As a guide it covers roughly 113 to 136m² of conditioned floor area, depending on zoning, insulation and ceiling height. It runs R32 refrigerant and carries Carrier’s 7 year residential parts and labour warranty. It is the largest unit in the QSH series.
Part of the Carrier QSH High Static Ducted range, Carrier's ducted system line, in 5 sizes. Running costs below use the Sydney median rate; the Eastern Suburbs and Western Sydney pages cost systems on their own network tariffs. Check the size against your rooms, compare it with other 17 kW options, or ask about supply and installation.
About $1,191 a year at the current Sydney median electricity rate: $468 of cooling plus $723 of heating, from the official GEMS test figures.
The Carrier QSH High Static 17kW uses 1414 kWh annually for cooling and 2183 kWh annually for heating, based on official GEMS test data for Sydney's climate zone. These figures show how much energy the system draws under standard test conditions.
The unit carries a 3-star energy rating for cooling and 2.5-star rating for heating, with an AEER of 3.35 and ACOP of 3.78. Your actual running costs will depend on your local electricity rate and how often you run the system.
Source: Australian GEMS registry · median of 170 Sydney residential tariffs, including GST · Refreshed monthly · Last updated October 2026
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s published range data. We confirm the exact configuration when we quote.
About the Carrier QSH High Static Ducted range| Brand | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Model | 42QSH170D8S |
| Series | Carrier QSH High Static Ducted |
| System type | Ducted System |
| Capacity | 17 kW |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| ESP (rated/max) | up to 50 / 200 Pa |
| Power supply | 220-240V single phase |
| Warranty | 7 year parts & labour (residential) |
