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How much does an air conditioner cost?

  • R5000 – R15,000
    Air conditioner 9000 BTU/hr
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We've checked how much you'll pay on average for an air conditioner. The final price depends on different factors, which are outlined below. Location is also an important factor.


AC repair

  • R1300 – R13,000

The price of AC repair varies heavily since it is dependent on the severity of the damage. The average cost is usually R5000.

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AC servicing & maintenance

  • R900 – R1100

Listed price includes basic yearly maintenance of AC. It depends on the AC itself and the amount of work. The average cost of AC servicing & maintenance is R1000, or typically between R900 and R1100.

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AC installation

  • R1900 – R3100

Listed cost includes AC installation only. Final price depends on the size and type of the AC, in other words, on the complexity of installation. The average cost of an AC installation is R2400, or typically between R1900 and R3100.

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Portable AC

  • R6300 – R13,000

The price of a portable AC machine depends on the quality and the model of the AC. The average cost is usually R8800.

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Air conditioning 30.000 BTU/hr

  • R15,000 – R44,000

Listed price is for air conditioning unit with 30.000 BTU/hr. Final price will be dependant on the quality of the unit and its model. The average cost of an air conditioning 30.000 BTU/hr is R28,000, or typically between R15,000 and R44,000.

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Air conditioner 20.000 BTU/hr

  • R10,000 – R38,000

Air conditioning unit with 20.000 BTU/hr. The price can be a bit lower or higher depending on the model, brand and quality of the AC. For an air conditioner 20.000 BTU/hr, expect to pay between R10,000 and R38,000.

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Air conditioner 9000 BTU/hr

  • R5000 – R15,000

The average cost is usually R10,000.

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Recent jobs for air conditioner

Supply of 3600 AC units for large spaces

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Sasolburg
  • What's the surface of the space you want to cool/heat with AC?: Over 120 sqm
  • How many AC units do you need?: 3600
  • Do you need installation as well?: No (supply only)
  • Price estimate: R5,400,000

AC repair service for one unit

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Clayville, Olifantsfontein
  • Do you need AC repair or servicing?: I need AC repair
  • Price estimate: R2500

Supply and install 1 AC unit for a 20-59 sqm space

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rothdene, Meyerton
  • What's the surface of the space you want to cool/heat with AC?: 20 sqm - 59 sqm
  • How many AC units do you need?: 1
  • Do you need installation as well?: Yes
  • Price estimate: R25,000

AC servicing for one unit with pipe work

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Secunda
  • Do you need AC repair or servicing?: I need AC servicing
  • Price estimate: R1800

6mm and 9mm air on pipe

Aircon remote replacement and setup

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hartbeesfontein
  • Price estimate: R850

I just need an aircon remote

Supply and install two inverter AC split units

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Stanford, Western Cape
  • What's the surface of the space you want to cool/heat with AC?: 20 sqm - 59 sqm
  • How many AC units do you need?: 1
  • Do you need installation as well?: Yes
  • Price estimate: R18,000

Looking for a quote on an Alliance Inverter hot cold aircon spilt unit both for a btu and a btu Tks

Monthly AC servicing for 13 unit types

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Midrand
  • Do you need AC repair or servicing?: I need AC servicing
  • Price estimate: R4500

Monthly services for the following: 1. Cassette unit 2. Under Ceiling Units 3. Mid Wall Units 4. Freezer room 5. Cold room 6. Chillers 7. Window wall unit 8. Mid wall splits 9. Under ceiling splits 10. Consol unit 11. Roof top package unit 12. VRV Condensing unit 13. Re-gas

Supply and installation of 8 AC units

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Northern Cape
  • How many AC units do you need?: 8
  • Do you need installation as well?: Yes
  • Price estimate: R96,000

Vehicle air conditioning regassing service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pietermaritzburg
  • Do you need AC repair or servicing?: I need AC servicing
  • Price estimate: R1800

Need to regas the aircon in my vehicle

Repair of 2 air conditioning units

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban
  • Do you need AC repair or servicing?: I need AC repair
  • Price estimate: R3500

I need 2 air conditioners.