Cost of air conditioning replacement

Does your air conditioner no longer work properly and is in need of replacement? Air-conditioning technology has improved a lot in recent years. For instance, air conditioners have become a lot more energy-efficient. You can also find as many air conditioners nowadays that you control with a mobile app, as with a traditional remote control. Renoca has listed all the costs of an air conditioning replacement.

What will it cost to replace your air conditioner?

The cost of replacing your air conditioning depends, among other things, on the cooling capacity your air conditioner needs. The cooling capacity required in turn depends on the size of the room where the airco will be placed. Don’t know how big the room is? Then look at how much power your old air conditioner had to determine how much power your new air conditioner needs.

Price examples

The cost of replacing your air conditioner depends on your personal situation. We have listed three situations.

Small room

Does your air conditioner hang in a small room and are you going to replace it? For example, for the airco in your bedroom, an airco with an output of 2.5 kW is enough. These air conditioners cost an average of £1,300 including installation by a specialist.

Medium-sized room

Would you like to replace your air conditioner that is in a larger room, for example in the office or the air conditioner in the living room? Then air conditioners with an output of 3.5 to 5.0 kW are right for you. Whether you go for an air conditioner with a capacity of 3.5 or 5.0 kW depends, among other things, on the size of the room, whether the room is well insulated and whether there are many appliances that generate heat. An air conditioner with 3.5 kW costs on average £1,700 and an air conditioner with 5.0 kW costs on average £2,000, both including installation.

Large room

If you want to replace an air conditioner in a room larger than 240 m3, choose an air conditioner with 7.0 kW capacity. For smaller rooms where there are many computers or servers, you should also consider choosing a powerful air conditioner. This is because computers and servers give off a lot of heat and function better in cooled rooms. An air conditioning replacement in large rooms will cost you an average of £2,500, including installation.

How are the costs of replacing your air conditioning composed?

Most of the costs are in the air conditioning itself. The labour cost of an air conditioning specialist is between £50 and £60 per hour. On average, a specialist will need half a day to replace your air conditioner.

Choices that affect the cost of your air conditioning replacement

The price of your air conditioning is partly in your own hands. Take a look at the three choices below that affect the cost of an air conditioning replacement.

Choice 1: The brand

The biggest difference in the cost of replacing your air conditioning is in the brand choice. Keep in mind that cheaper air conditioners often make more noise than air conditioners from a more expensive category. There is also a difference in warranty between different brands of air conditioners. Generally, the warranty period for an air conditioner is at least 2 years. Always ask your specialist about the advantages and disadvantages of your chosen air conditioner.

Choice 2: Preserve good parts

Are parts of your old air conditioner still good or do you just want a new outdoor unit? Then take a good look at which parts of your air conditioner really need replacing. Replacing only a new indoor unit costs on average £ 700. Do you want a new outdoor and indoor unit but are the connections and pipes still in good condition? That too can make a difference in costs. Talk to your specialist about what is possible.

Choice 3: Additional options

If you are having your air conditioning replaced, it is good to consider the following additional options.