Aircon buying guide 2025

Air conditioner

By Verda Vento
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4 November

Whatever the season, it's vital to keep your home pleasantly cool or warm. Investing in an air conditioner can be valuable in regulating the temperature indoors. However, before you decide to have an aircon installed, it is essential to be aware of the costs involved. In this article, we will discuss the factors that affect the cost of installing an air conditioner and provide some guidelines regarding pricing.

Factors that influence the price of your aircon:

1. Type of aircon:

There are different types of air conditioners, such as aircons without an outdoor unit, mobile air conditioners and (multi-) split air conditioners. Each type has its own costs and requirements for an installation.

2. Room Size:

The size of the room you want to cool affects the required capacity of your aircon. Larger spaces typically require more powerful and expensive systems.

3. Complexity of the aircon installation:

The complexity of the installation can also affect the costs. If installation is easy and doesn’t require structural adjustments to your home, costs are likely to be lower. However, if structural changes are required or no existing wiring or ventilation is present, installation can become more expensive. At Verda Vento we are always transparent, the price we give in advance is the price you pay, without any extra costs. That is why it’s important to choose for the aircon specialist of Cape Town!

Aircon Price Guide 2025:

The cost of installing an air conditioner can vary greatly depending on the factors mentioned above and the model you choose. In general, you can expect your investment to be around 18.000 ZAR per room, including the purchase of the device.

Portable aircons: These are by far the cheapest option, but in our blog (portable vs. split air conditioning) we explain why this is certainly not a good option for a pleasant night’s sleep.
Aircons without outdoor unit: These air conditioners are generally quite affordable and you can count on a cost of about 10.000 ZAR. Since your compressor (the engine of your device) is located in the room, these devices can be very noisy.
Split aircons: the typical air conditioner or also called the air-to-air heat pump. They offer more cooling capacity and can even cool multiple rooms. The costs for a device including installation are usually between 18.500 ZAR to 40.000 ZAR.
Central aircon: This type of air conditioner has one outdoor appliance where the entire house is cooled via branches to each room. The costs depend on the complexity of the house but in general you can charge 20.000 ZAR per room.

Price guide split aircon per square meter:

0 – 25 square meters (+/- 9.000 BTU): 18.000 ZAR – 30.000 ZAR
25-40 square meters (+/- 12.000 BTU): 20.000 ZAR – 33.000 ZAR
40-50 square meters (+/- 18.000 BTU): 25.000 ZAR – 40.000 ZAR
50-60 square meters (+/- 20.000 BTU): 27.000 ZAR – 50.000 ZAR

For rooms larger than 60 square meters, please contact us for the best solution.

The above prices are purely indicative and of course depend on which air conditioning you choose.

Conclusion:

Installing an aircon can be a fantastic investment for your home. It keeps you cool (or warm) and also reduces your general electricity consumption. The cost of the installation varies depending on the type of air conditioning, the size of the room and the complexity of the installation.

Portable aircons are generally the cheapest option because you can install them yourself, but they come with a lot of disadvantages such as noisy and very high energy consumption. These are the same problems associated with the air conditioners without an outdoor unit.

The best option is a split air conditioner where the total cost is between 18.000 and 30.000 ZAR.

However, if you want a central air conditioning (or multi-split, VRV) then this would be around 20.000 ZAR per room.

Many aircon installers charge many hidden costs. At Verda Vento we promise a transparent and fair price in advance that is equal to the final invoice. Our expert team is always looking for the best installation at a correct price.

Always call in a professional aircon installer, such as Verda Vento, who has experience and expertise in the field of air conditioners. This way you prevent problems in the future, you guarantee correct installation and optimal performance of the system.

While the initial cost of installing an air conditioner can be an investment, it offers the opportunity to live comfortably all year round and save on your energy bill. Creating a pleasant and cool living environment contributes to well-being and comfort. At Verda Vento you can also easily get a quote within 30 seconds, click here on our air conditioning simulator.