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 $1,040 a year at the current Sydney median electricity rate: $409 of cooling plus $631 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 represent your typical energy consumption under standard conditions and form the basis of your running cost estimate, which varies with current electricity rates.
The system achieves a 3-star cooling efficiency rating and 2.5-star heating efficiency rating for Sydney. Its rated cooling efficiency (AEER) is 3.35 and heating efficiency (ACOP) is 3.78. The system uses R32 refrigerant. Your actual energy use will depend on how often you run the system and your temperature settings.
Source: Australian GEMS registry · median of 170 Sydney residential tariffs · Refreshed monthly · Last updated September 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) |
