Aircon Installers Panorama arranges free quotes for air conditioning across the area: new installations, repairs, servicing, regas, cleaning and maintenance, for homes and business premises.
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Indicative ranges, supplied and fitted where relevant. For sanity-checking a quote, not a quotation.
| Job | Indicative range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9000 BTU supplied & installed | R9,500 – R15,000 | Bedroom or study |
| 12000 BTU supplied & installed | R11,000 – R17,500 | The most common domestic size |
| 18000 BTU supplied & installed | R15,000 – R24,000 | Living areas and open-plan |
| 24000 BTU supplied & installed | R19,000 – R32,000 | Large open-plan, light commercial |
| Cassette, 12000 BTU installed | R22,000 – R38,000 | Where there is a ceiling void |
| Multi split, 3 indoor units | R38,000 – R65,000 | One condenser, three rooms |
| Dedicated circuit and isolator | R1,800 – R5,500 | Larger units usually need their own way |
| Access equipment, double storey | R2,500 – R12,000 | Ladder work, scaffold or hoist |
| Installation labour only | R3,500 – R7,500 | Back-to-back, you supply the unit |
| Call-out and fault finding | R450 – R950 | Often credited if the repair proceeds |
| Capacitor replacement | R850 – R2,200 | Common cause of no cooling |
| Control board (PCB) | R2,500 – R7,500 | Often the replace-or-repair point |
| Standard service, per unit | R650 – R1,400 | Cheaper per unit on several units |
| Chemical deep clean, per indoor unit | R1,200 – R2,800 | For smells and heavy fouling |
| Leak repair, vacuum and regas | R2,500 – R4,500 | Includes finding the leak |
| Like-for-like replacement, 12000 BTU | R9,500 – R16,000 | Existing pipework reused |
| After-hours or weekend surcharge | +R500 – R1,500 | On top of the job price |
Indicative ranges, not a quotation. Pipe run between levels and access equipment are what move Panorama quotes. A number given without a site visit on a split-level property is a guess.
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Compare Local QuotesWhat Drives Aircon Work Here
- Hillside properties. Split-level homes mean the condenser frequently sits on a different level from the room it serves, which lengthens pipe runs and complicates service access.
- Double storey stock. Access equipment appears on a meaningful share of quotes, both for installation and for later servicing.
- View-facing glazing. Large windows facing the view are also the dominant cooling load, and rooms get undersized when quoted off floor area.
- Hot inland summers. Higher afternoon peaks than the coast, with longer run times.
- Exposure to wind on the upper slopes. Condenser mounting needs to be rigid, or the vibration transmits into the structure.
Response Times and After-Hours
Well covered by Northern Suburbs contractors. On a split-level or double-storey property, ask for a site visit before accepting a price.
If water is running out of an indoor unit, switch it off at the isolator before anything else. The water damage almost always costs more than the repair does.
Also Covered Nearby
Plattekloof, Parow, Welgelegen, Monte Vista and Bellville. Quotes for the rest of the metro are arranged from Aircon Installers Cape Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is installation more expensive on a split-level home?
Pipe run and access. The condenser often sits on a different level from the indoor unit, so there is more copper and more labour, and later service visits may need access equipment too.
How do I size a room with a big view window?
On the glazing as much as the floor area. A large unshaded window facing the afternoon sun is usually the biggest single load in the room and can move it up a full size.
My condenser vibrates against the wall. Is that normal?
No. It is almost always mounting: flexing brackets or missing anti-vibration mounts. It is cheap to correct and it stops the noise transmitting through the structure.
How long does an aircon installation take in Panorama?
A straightforward back-to-back split installation is generally half a day to a day. Longer pipe runs, core drilling through concrete or a new electrical circuit can take it to two days.
Should I repair or replace my aircon?
Under about six years, repair. Over about ten years, or on any unit still running R22, price a replacement first. If the repair comes to more than half a new installed system, replace.
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