13.6 kWCarrier QSM Slim Line 13.6kW Ducted System
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.
Part of the Carrier QSM Slim Line Ducted range, Carrier's ducted system line, in 8 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 13.6 kW options, or ask about supply and installation.
About $987 a year at the current Sydney median electricity rate: $369 of cooling plus $618 of heating, from the official GEMS test figures.
The Carrier QSM Slim Line 13.6kW has an official annual cooling energy consumption of 1115 kWh and annual heating energy consumption of 1864 kWh, based on GEMS registration test data for Sydney's climate zone. The system holds a 3-star energy rating for cooling and 2.5-star rating for heating under the zoned labelling scheme.
Efficiency is measured by AEER (cooling) of 3.19 and ACOP (heating) of 3.76. These figures indicate how much cooling or heating output the system delivers per kilowatt of electricity consumed. The system uses R32 refrigerant.
Source: Australian GEMS registry · median of 170 Sydney residential tariffs, including GST · Refreshed monthly · Last updated October 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 | 42QSM140D8S |
| Series | Carrier QSM Slim Line Ducted |
| System type | Ducted System |
| Capacity | 13.6 kW |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| ESP (rated/max) | up to 50 / 160 Pa |
| Power supply | 220-240V single phase |
| Warranty | 7 year parts & labour (residential) |
