Prices checked 9 November 2026
Split aircon prices by size: supplied and installed from one Johannesburg installer, and unit prices from one Durban shop.
| Job | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 9,000 BTU split (rooms of 12 to 18 m²), supplied and installed | R8,000 to R14,000 | KFRCOOL, Johannesburg and Gauteng (2026 prices, valid as of September 2026) |
| 12,000 BTU split (19 to 25 m²), supplied and installed | R10,000 to R17,000 | KFRCOOL, Johannesburg and Gauteng (2026 prices, valid as of September 2026) |
| 18,000 BTU split (26 to 35 m²), supplied and installed | R14,000 to R22,000 | KFRCOOL, Johannesburg and Gauteng (2026 prices, valid as of September 2026) |
| 24,000 BTU split (36 to 50 m²), supplied and installed | R18,000 to R28,000 | KFRCOOL, Johannesburg and Gauteng (2026 prices, valid as of September 2026) |
| 9,000 BTU AUX midwall split, unit only | R5,500 (R5,899 before the sale) | Arctic Breeze, Durban (online shop price) |
| 12,000 BTU AUX midwall split, unit only | R6,000 | Arctic Breeze, Durban (online shop price) |
The installed range runs from budget to premium brands and includes the compliance certificate. A long pipe run between the indoor and outdoor units, extra electrical work at the board and difficult access add to the price.
Sources: the businesses named above, as they publish their prices; we checked each one on 9 November 2026. Every pro sets their own price, so use these to set a budget and ask for a written quote. The advice below was first written in April 2024; its old prices have been taken out.
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The Average Air Conditioning Prices
LG
| Product Code | BTU | Price | ||
| LG Dual Cool | Mid-Wall Aircon | 9000 | Inverter | |
| LG Dual Cool | Mid-Wall Aircon | 12000 | Inverter | |
| LG Dual Cool | Mid-Wall Aircon | 18000 | Inverter | |
| LG Artcool Black Mirror | Mid-Wall Aircon | 12000 | Inverter | |
| LG Artcool Black Mirror | Mid-Wall Aircon | 18000 | Inverter |
Some advantages of LG aircon units are:
- LG is a well known brand in South Africa.
- LG has a wide range of products.
- LG aircons are ideal for both home and office use.
- Innovative heat recovery ventilation system.
- Stylish and Modern designs
- Advanced filtration for healthier air.
Carrier
Carrier aircon units offer superb benefits:
- An extensive range of aircon units.
- A globally-recognized brand
- Modern air conditioning options and technologies
- Units are designed to blend in with your current decor
Samsung
| Product Code | BTU | Price | ||
| Samsung AR3300 | Midwall Split Aircon | 9000 | Non-inverter | |
| Samsung AR3300 | Midwall Split Aircon | 12000 | Non-inverter | |
| Samsung AR3300 | Midwall Split Aircon | 18000 | Non-inverter | |
| Samsung AR4950 | Midwall Split Aircon | 9000 | Inverter | |
| Samsung AR4950 | Midwall Split Aircon | 12000 | Inverter | |
| Samsung AR4950 | Midwall Split Aircon | 18000 | Inverter | |
| Samsung AR10450T Wind-Free | Midwall Split Aircon | 12000 | Inverter | |
| Samsung AR10450T Wind-Free | Midwall Split | 18000 | Inverter |
The advantages of the Samsung aircon unit:
- Wider distribution of cool air.
- Very competitively priced.
- Energy efficient.
- Wide range of units for home and office.
- Large network of Samsung Aircon installers in South Africa
- Sleek and stylish designs.
Gree
| Product Code | BTU | Price | |
| Gree Bora | 16000 | Non-Inverter | |
| Gree Bora | 12000 | Non-Inverter | |
| Gree Bora | 9000 | Non-Inverter | |
| Gree Lomo | 24000 | Inverter | |
| Gree Lomo | 12000 | Inverter | |
| Gree Lomo | 18000 | Inverter |
Gree brand aircon units are:
- Well represented throughout South Africa
- Great energy saver
- Very good after sales service
- Aircon units are very reliable,
- Competitively priced.
- Very big product range.
Jet-Air
| Product Code | BTU | Price | ||
| Jet-Air J-Smart | 9000 | Mid-Wall | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air J-Smart | 12000 | Mid-Wall | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air J-Smart | 18000 | Mid-Wall | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air J-Smart | 9000 | Mid-Wall | Non-Inverter | |
| Jet-Air J-Smart | 12000 | Mid-Wall | Non-Inverter | |
| Jet-Air J-Smart | 18000 | Mid-Wall | Non-Inverter | |
| Jet-Air GWH | 9000 | Mid-Wall | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air GWH | 12000 | Mid-Wall | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air GWH | 18000 | Mid-Wall | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air JDI | 9000 | Mirror | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air JDI | 12000 | Mirror | Inverter | |
| Jet-Air JDI | 18000 | Mirror | Inverter |
Jet-Air is a great air conditioning brand because
- Super easy to operate
- Highly popular brand in South Africa
- Very well Priced
- They are very quiet
- Wide parts distribution network
Alliance
| Product Code | BTU | Price | ||
| Alliance Alaskan | 9000 | Non-Inverter | ||
| Alliance Alaskan | 12000 | Non-Inverter | ||
| Alliance Alaskan | 18000 | Non-Inverter | ||
| Alliance Arctic | 9000 | Inverter | ||
| Alliance Arctic | 12000 | Inverter | ||
| Alliance Arctic | 18000 | Inverter |
Alliance aircon units have many advantages:
- They are proudly South African brand
- Very affordable because they are locally fabricated
- Spares are easy to get
- They offer very good warranties
- Very good after-sales service
- Fabricated to withstand local operating conditions
York
York aircons have many advantages:
- York is a very reliable aircon unit
- They run quietly,
- They are stylish with modern designs
- Great after-sales support
- User friendly operation
Midea
Midea aircons are:
- Very affordably Priced
- Many styles and models are available
- Runs smoothly and quietly,
- Very energy efficient\
- Inexpensive service and maintenance
- Wide network of distributors in South Africa.
Installation Prices on Aircons
To install a standard aircon unit you would need the following: 1 metre of piping, brackets to secure the unit, a few metres of electrical cable and 1 - 2 hours of labour.
Choose from Inverter and Non-Inverter Aircons
Depending on what you are looking for there are inverter or non-inverter air conditioner units.
Air Conditioning Units - Inverter
There are advantages and disadvantages of inverter aircon units:
Advantages:
- Cools Home or Office Very quickly
- They are very quiet
- Uses little energy to start up
- Very energy efficient
- Variable cooling output
Disadvantages:
- Initial expensive investment
- Tricky to service and repair
Air Conditioning Units - Non Inverter
There are advantages and disadvantages of non-inverter aircon units:
Advantages:
- Lower Initial investment
- Easy to service and repair
- Parts easily available
- Trusted Technology
Disadvantages:
- Single Speed operation
- Not as quiet as inverter units
- Not as long-lasting as inverter units
- Uses more electricity
- Switches off and on to regulate temperature
The cost of repairing an Aircon unit is determined by:
The price of aircon repairs depends on
- The type of repair: Depending on what is wrong with the aircon the price will vary.
- The parts needed for the repair: The parts of popular brands of aircon are cheaper and widely available, but if the aircon Technician needs to spend a lot of time sourcing the parts the cost will be higher.
- The brand of the aircon: Expensive brands have costly spares which in turn pushes up the price of the repair cost.
Here are the most common issues with faulty aircon units:
- The compressor not working properly
- Filters dirty
- Not draining
- Faulty thermostat
- Problems with the coil
- Leaking aircon fluid and regassing needed.
Current demand for air-conditioning
Local Pros received 1091 enquiries for this service across its covered areas in the last 12 full months. The busiest month was January 2026.
These are requests for quotes, not completed work or a price estimate.
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