Do you need it fitted?
Aircon Sales South Africa covers the unit itself: which capacity, which brand and whether you buy it supplied only or supplied and installed. Describe what you need once and compare prices, warranties and what each supplier includes before the unit reaches your wall.
Tell us what you need and get supply quotes.
Get the Best QuoteSupply Only or Supply and Install
- Supply only. Cheapest on paper, and you arrange the installation.
- Supply and install. One party responsible for the unit and the fitting.
- Warranty. Many manufacturers require accredited installation for it to hold.
- Commissioning. The certificate often comes with the installation, not the box.
- Who you call. One number is worth something when something goes wrong.
- Price difference. Smaller than most people expect once installation is added.
Capacities and What They Cost
- 9000 BTU. A bedroom or small study, the volume seller.
- 12000 BTU. A main bedroom or small lounge.
- 18000 BTU. A lounge or a medium office.
- 24000 BTU. Open plan living or a large office.
- Larger. Cassettes, ducted and console units start here.
- Sizing. Buy to the room, not to the budget or the shelf.
What Separates the Brands
- Warranty length. Especially on the compressor, and what voids it.
- Parts availability. Boards and fans, locally, in three years' time.
- Efficiency. The seasonal rating, not the marketing on the front.
- Noise ratings. Published figures differ more than you would think.
- Build quality. Coated coils matter a great deal near the coast.
- Local support. A South African agent, not only an importer.
Aircon Sales Prices
Ballpark supply figures so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| 9000 BTU non-inverter, unit only | R4,500 - R7,500 |
| 9000 BTU inverter, unit only | R5,800 - R9,500 |
| 12000 BTU inverter, unit only | R6,800 - R11,500 |
| 18000 BTU inverter, unit only | R10,000 - R17,000 |
| 24000 BTU inverter, unit only | R13,500 - R22,000 |
| Ceiling cassette, unit only | R16,000 - R42,000 |
| Floor standing console, unit only | R12,000 - R45,000 |
| Delivery within a metro | R350 - R1,500 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African aircon and refrigeration rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no provider is bound by them. Confirm what each quotation includes, such as the unit capacity, the standard pipe run, the electrical work, making good and callout fees.
Get a price for the unit you actually want rather than a range.
Get the Best QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Capacity. The single biggest factor in the unit price.
- Inverter or fixed speed. A real premium, and a real running saving.
- Brand tier. Entry, mid and premium are far apart at the same capacity.
- Unit type. Wall, cassette, console and ducted are different markets.
- Coil coating. Worth paying for at the coast, wasted inland.
- Stock. An in-stock model is cheaper than one on order.
What to Include in Your Request
- The capacity you want. Or the room size, so it can be worked out.
- Unit type. Wall, cassette, console, ducted or window wall.
- Supply only or installed. And if installed, where.
- Inverter or not. Or ask for both priced.
- Where you are. Coastal or inland changes the sensible specification.
- Your timing. Stock, lead time and whether you can wait.
Before the Supplier Quotes
- Compare installed prices. Supply only and installed, side by side.
- Check the warranty conditions. Especially whether self-installation voids it.
- Ask about the agent. Who honours the warranty in South Africa.
- Ask about coil coating. If you are anywhere near the sea.
- Check the efficiency rating. The published figure, not the claim.
- Beware a price with no model. A quote should name what you are buying.
Aircon Sales FAQs
Is it cheaper to buy the unit myself?
On the unit price, often slightly. Once installation is added the gap usually narrows, and you take on the risk that sits between the two parties: if the unit is faulty the installer did not supply it, and if the installation is wrong the supplier did not fit it. For most people one party responsible for both is worth the small difference.
Which aircon brand is best?
There is no single answer, and anyone who gives one quickly is selling something. What matters in practice is the warranty and what voids it, whether parts are available locally in a few years, the published efficiency and noise figures, and whether the coil is coated if you live near the coast. Those four questions separate the market better than brand loyalty does.
Does buying my own unit void the warranty?
It can. Many manufacturers require installation and commissioning by an accredited installer before the warranty is valid, and some require the commissioning certificate to be registered. Ask the supplier directly what the warranty conditions are before you buy, rather than finding out when you claim.
What capacity should I buy?
Work from the room, not the price list: roughly 600 to 700 BTU per square metre for an average room, more for west-facing glass, high ceilings or a room full of equipment. Buying one size down to save money usually costs more in electricity and in unit life than it saved at the till.
Should I pay more for a coated coil?
Near the sea, yes, without much hesitation - salt eats outdoor coils and a coated coil can add years. Well inland it makes very little difference and the money is better spent on efficiency or on a longer warranty.
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