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.
The Carrier QSH High Static 17kW carries a 3-star cooling rating and 2.5-star heating rating under the zoned energy label for Sydney's climate zone. Its rated AEER is 3.35 and ACOP is 3.78. Based on official government test data for Sydney, annual energy use is 1414 kWh for cooling and 2183 kWh for heating.
Using the median Sydney residential electricity rate of 34.7 cents per kWh across 170 plans as of June 2026, estimated running costs are $491 for cooling, $758 for heating, and $1249 combined for the year. The system uses R32 refrigerant.
Source: Australian GEMS registry · median of 170 Sydney residential tariffs · Refreshed monthly · Last updated June 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) |
