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Carrier QSH High Static 17kW Ducted System

Model 42QSH170D8S

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.

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Energy efficiencyRegistered: 38QSH170D8S / 42QSH170D8S
3 starsCooling ratingSydney climate zone
2.5 starsHeating ratingSydney climate zone
1414 kWhCooling energy / yearabout $491 at the Sydney median rate
2183 kWhHeating energy / yearabout $758 at the Sydney median rate
3.35AEERACOP 3.78
What it costs to run

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

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Specifications

From the manufacturer’s published range data. We confirm the exact configuration when we quote.

About the Carrier QSH High Static Ducted range
Documentation
BrandCarrier
Model42QSH170D8S
SeriesCarrier QSH High Static Ducted
System typeDucted System
Capacity17 kW
RefrigerantR32
ESP (rated/max)up to 50 / 200 Pa
Power supply220-240V single phase
Warranty7 year parts & labour (residential)