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Carrier QSM Slim Line 13.6kW Ducted System

Model 42QSM140D8S

The 13.6kW Carrier QSM Slim Line Ducted (indoor 42QSM140D8S) is rated at 13.6kW cooling and sized for larger single-storey or compact two-storey homes. As a guide it covers roughly 91 to 109m² 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 QSM series.

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Energy efficiencyRegistered: 38QSM140D8S/42QSM140D8S
3 starsCooling ratingSydney climate zone
2.5 starsHeating ratingSydney climate zone
1115 kWhCooling energy / yearabout $387 at the Sydney median rate
1864 kWhHeating energy / yearabout $647 at the Sydney median rate
3.19AEERACOP 3.76
What it costs to run

The Carrier QSM Slim Line 13.6kW carries a 3-star cooling rating and 2.5-star heating rating under the zoned energy label for Sydney's climate zone. Based on official government test data, the system uses 1115 kWh per year for cooling and 1864 kWh per year for heating. At the median Sydney residential electricity rate of 34.7 cents per kWh as of June 2026, that works out to roughly $387 for cooling, $647 for heating, and $1034 combined across a full year.

The rated AEER of 3.19 and ACOP of 3.76 reflect how much heating or cooling output the system delivers per kilowatt of electricity consumed. The unit 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 QSM Slim Line Ducted range
Documentation
BrandCarrier
Model42QSM140D8S
SeriesCarrier QSM Slim Line Ducted
System typeDucted System
Capacity13.6 kW
RefrigerantR32
ESP (rated/max)up to 50 / 160 Pa
Power supply220-240V single phase
Warranty7 year parts & labour (residential)