5.83 kWCarrier QSM Slim Line 5.83kW Ducted System
The 5.83kW Carrier QSM Slim Line Ducted (indoor 42QSM060D8S) is rated at 5.83kW cooling and sized for smaller homes, or zoning part of a larger one. As a guide it covers roughly 39 to 47m² 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 7.08kW is the next step up.
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 5.83 kW options, or ask about supply and installation.
About $441 a year at the current Sydney median electricity rate: $156 of cooling plus $285 of heating, from the official GEMS test figures.
The Carrier QSM Slim Line 5.83kW uses 470 kWh annually for cooling and 859 kWh annually for heating according to official government test data for Sydney's climate zone. The system carries a 3.5-star energy rating for cooling and a 2.5-star rating for heating under the zoned label.
Efficiency is measured by the rated AEER of 3.32 for cooling and ACOP of 3.98 for heating. The system uses R32 refrigerant. Your actual running costs will depend on how often you run the unit and your local electricity rate.
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 | 42QSM060D8S |
| Series | Carrier QSM Slim Line Ducted |
| System type | Ducted System |
| Capacity | 5.83 kW |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| ESP (rated/max) | up to 50 / 160 Pa |
| Power supply | 220-240V single phase |
| Warranty | 7 year parts & labour (residential) |
