10.15 kWCarrier QSM Slim Line 10.15kW Ducted System
The 10.15kW Carrier QSM Slim Line Ducted (indoor 42QSM105D8S) is rated at 10.15kW cooling and sized for typical three-bedroom single-storey homes. As a guide it covers roughly 68 to 81m² 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. For more bedrooms or a larger floor plan, the 12.3kW is the next step up.
The Carrier QSM Slim Line 10.15kW uses 784 kWh annually for cooling and 1478 kWh annually for heating, based on official GEMS testing for Sydney's climate zone. These figures reflect typical usage patterns and allow you to calculate running costs using your current electricity rate. The system achieves a cooling efficiency rating of 3.5 stars and a heating efficiency rating of 2.5 stars under the zoned energy labelling scheme.
The Carrier QSM delivers a rated cooling efficiency (AEER) of 3.10 and heating efficiency (ACOP) of 3.74. It uses R32 refrigerant. Your actual energy consumption will depend on how you operate the system, local weather conditions and how well your home is insulated.
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 QSM Slim Line Ducted range| Brand | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Model | 42QSM105D8S |
| Series | Carrier QSM Slim Line Ducted |
| System type | Ducted System |
| Capacity | 10.15 kW |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| ESP (rated/max) | up to 50 / 160 Pa |
| Power supply | 220-240V single phase |
| Warranty | 7 year parts & labour (residential) |
