Carrier 3.5 kW floor/ceiling console
$2,800–$4,800
estimated installed price
Cooling
3.5 kW
4 stars
Heating
4.2 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
50.6
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 0% of its size
Running cost
$254
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Carrier 3.5 kW floor/ceiling console (38QZY035N8/42QZY035N8) is a 3.5 kW reverse cycle floor/ceiling console rated 4 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,800 to $4,800; the label's figures put running costs near $254 a year in an average-zone home.
Prices are estimates, not quotes (how we estimate them). Rebate rules checked September 2026.
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- Brand
- Carrier
- Model numbers
- 38QZY035N8/42QZY035N8
- Type
- Floor/ceiling console, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.9 kW
- Heating capacity
- 4.2 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.1 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.83
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.77
- Indoor sound power
- 50.6 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 59.2 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- No
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC7474
- Registration valid until
- 2028-05-08
Star ratings and running cost by climate
The Zoned Energy Rating Label rates each unit for three climates. Annual energy is the label's estimate for typical use in that zone; the cost applies 33c/kWh, around the 2026–27 default electricity offer. Use the running cost calculator for your own hours and tariff.
| Climate zone | Cooling stars | Heating stars | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 775 kWh 700 cooling, 75 heating | $256 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4 stars | 2.5 stars | 768 kWh 248 cooling, 520 heating | $254 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4 stars | 2 stars | 1,613 kWh 157 cooling, 1456 heating | $532 |
How it compares with other 3.5 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4 against a median of 4 across 1 3.5 kW floor/ceiling console units, better than 0% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 50.6 dB(A) against a median of 50.6 dB(A), quieter than 0%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,800 to $4,800. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Carrier 38QZY035N8/42QZY035N8: common questions
How much does the Carrier 3.5 kW floor/ceiling console cost installed?
Typically $2,800 to $4,800 supplied and installed in 2026 for a standard job at this size. Longer pipe runs, a new circuit, a second storey or removing an old unit add to it. Get up to three local quotes for your actual install.
How much does the Carrier 3.5 kW floor/ceiling console cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $256 a year in a hot zone, $254 in an average zone and $532 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Carrier 38QZY035N8/42QZY035N8 made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Carrier 3.5 kW floor/ceiling console quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 50.6 dB(A), against a median of 50.6 dB(A) for 3.5 kW floor/ceiling console units, so it's quieter than about 0% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
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