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Cost Guide · 2026
Aircon Installation Cost Singapore 2026 | From S$450
How much does aircon installation cost in Singapore?
Install-only aircon work starts from S$450 for System 1. Install-only System 2 is from S$850, System 3 from S$1,200 and System 4 from S$1,600. Supply-and-install packages run from about S$850 for System 1 up to S$2,800–S$3,400 for System 4, and depend on brand, BTU, pipe run, AC ledge access, trunking and old-unit removal, so FixMove confirms everything in writing before work starts.
What FixMove does
FixMove (registered ALL-IN-ONE FIX & MOVE, UEN 53505530K) comes to you anywhere in Singapore — your HDB flat, condo, office or shop. There is no counter to visit. One number covers eight kinds of work: aircon, plumbing, electrical, handyman, installation, moving, renovation and full-house customisation. We are open 24 hours, Monday to Sunday, and where the work is regulated we arrange the appropriately licensed person.
Visit charges: A S$10 fuel surcharge applies to every visit. No additional standard call-out or inspection fee applies. Urgent service or a customer-requested appointment time adds one S$30 fee, subject to technician availability and confirmation. The S$30 is a separate service fee. Repair, diagnostic labour and materials are quoted separately; work starts only after customer approval.
A S$10 fuel surcharge applies to every visit. No additional standard call-out or inspection fee applies. Urgent service or a customer-requested appointment time adds one S$30 fee, subject to technician availability and confirmation. The S$30 is a separate service fee. Pricing terms.
About FixMove — FixMove coordinates split-system aircon installation quotes for common System 1-4 setups. The written quote states equipment, included pipe length, trunking, bracket, commissioning, access and old-unit removal instead of assuming every item is included.
Your aircon install price comes down to the number of fan-coils, equipment brand and BTU, copper-pipe length, trunking route, condenser access, electrical scope and old-unit removal. The written quote separates supply-and-install from install-only work and states every included item before booking.
From $450 single unitBundle + supply optionsWritten quote before work
Send the 11 fields once so the coordinator can compare like-for-like scope without repeated follow-up. Reply time and installation availability depend on the day, stock and site conditions.
What should an aircon installation quote include?
Install-only and supply-and-install are different quote scopes. The published figures below are planning ranges, not fixed package promises. Compare a quote only after the exact indoor and outdoor models, included pipe length, trunking, bracket, electrical scope, access, removal, commissioning, exclusions and warranty are written down.
| Quote scope | System | Planning range | Base assumption | Confirm before booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install-only | System 1 | From S$450 | Customer supplies a compatible indoor and outdoor set; surface route and an existing aircon electrical point are assumed. | Included copper, insulation and trunking length; bracket; access; removal; commissioning. |
| Install-only | System 2 | From S$850 | Two customer-supplied indoor units matched to one outdoor condenser. | Total pipe run, room routes, condenser capacity, ledge access and electrical scope. |
| Install-only | System 3 | From S$1,200 | Three customer-supplied indoor units matched to one outdoor condenser. | Total pipe run, trunking, drainage, access, bracket, removal and tests. |
| Install-only | System 4 | From S$1,600 | Four customer-supplied indoor units matched to one outdoor condenser. | Room-by-room capacity, pipe route, condenser load, access and any electrical work. |
| Supply-and-install | System 1 | S$850 at 9,000 BTU; S$950 at 12,000 BTU | Named indoor and outdoor models plus a defined base installation. | Exact model numbers, energy label, included materials, local warranty and removal. |
| Supply-and-install | System 2 | S$1,450–S$1,700 | Two indoor units and one compatible outdoor condenser. | Room BTU, model combination, materials, trunking route, access and warranty. |
| Supply-and-install | System 3 | S$2,200–S$2,600 | Three indoor units and one compatible outdoor condenser. | Room BTU, model combination, electrical load, materials, access and removal. |
| Supply-and-install | System 4 | S$2,800–S$3,400 | Four indoor units and one compatible outdoor condenser. | Full load and model match, pipe run, trunking, access, commissioning and warranty. |
A S$10 fuel surcharge applies to every visit. No additional standard call-out or inspection fee applies. Urgent service or a customer-requested appointment time adds one S$30 fee, subject to technician availability and confirmation. The S$30 is a separate service fee. Pricing terms.
Decision rule: a lower total is not comparable if it omits equipment, pipe length, insulation, trunking, bracket, access, electrical work, removal, commissioning, GST or warranty. Any variation should be priced and approved in writing before extra work proceeds.
Items that change the final aircon installation cost
Pipe, insulation and trunking
Included length, material specification, route, surface or concealed finish, drainage and how excess length is measured.
Condenser location and access
AC ledge or approved location, bracket, safe access, lifting needs and estate working-hour restrictions.
Electrical scope
Existing approved aircon point or isolator versus new or altered wiring, plus who handles any regulated electrical work.
Replacement and removal
Whether existing pipework can be reused after checks, old-unit dismantling, refrigerant recovery and appliance treatment route.
Commissioning and cover
Vacuuming, pressure or leak checks, drainage test, handover records, exclusions and the written workmanship/equipment warranty.
Air conditioner installation cost in Singapore — what drives it
The air conditioner installation cost Singapore homeowners pay is driven by system size, exact model and BTU, pipe and drainage route, trunking finish, condenser access, electrical scope and removal. This page is the price-comparison owner for System 1–4 enquiries; the linked installation guide covers HDB planning and the broader quote checklist. A job-specific quote should state every included item and any variation before additional work proceeds.
Singapore checks before accepting the quote
HDB installation route
HDB says permit requirements depend on the flat's electrical loading and whether an existing approved 15A point or 20A isolator is reused. It also requires a BCA-trained air-conditioning condensing unit installer and an installation report within 14 days. Check the current HDB air-conditioner installation guidelines.
New or altered electrical work
Where the job includes regulated electrical work, the quote should name the responsible appropriately licensed worker. EMA explains how consumers can engage and verify a Licensed Electrical Worker.
Old unit and refrigerant treatment
Do not accept a vague “disposal included” line. NEA states that spent refrigerants must be collected and properly treated, and lists air-conditioners as large household e-waste. See NEA's refrigerant recovery guidance and e-waste collection routes.
HDB vs condo vs landed: how the property changes the installation
The same System 3 equipment can carry a different final price at an HDB flat, a condo and a landed house because approvals, condenser locations, trunking routes and access differ. State the property type in the first message so the quote reflects the right constraints from the start.
HDB flats
The condenser normally sits on the designated AC ledge or another approved location, and HDB requires a BCA-trained air-conditioning condensing unit installer plus an installation report within 14 days. The flat's electrical loading decides whether an existing approved 15A point or 20A isolator can be reused or a permit route applies. Trunking usually runs surface-mounted along walls and above door frames; the HDB rules and quote checklist walks through the planning steps.
Condominiums
Most managements require an application to the MCST or managing agent before work starts, with rules on condenser position, facade penetrations, working hours and lift protection. Renovation-hour limits can stretch a one-visit job across two visits, and some towers require the contractor to register with management before entry — confirm this before locking the installation date.
Landed houses
No management approval is needed, but longer pipe runs between floors, external wall brackets, ladder or scaffold access and concealed trunking through false ceilings add labour and materials. Multi-storey routing, condensate drainage and condenser placement on flat roofs or side walls should be walked through on site before the quote is fixed.
Replacement vs new installation: what changes the cost
A replacement is not automatically cheaper than a first-time installation. These are the factors that move a replacement quote up or down against the planning ranges above.
Reusing existing piping
If the existing copper run passes pressure and insulation checks and matches the new equipment's refrigerant specification, installation labour drops. Corroded, undersized or contaminated pipework has to be replaced, which brings the job closer to new-installation scope.
Old-unit removal and disposal
Dismantling, refrigerant recovery and the e-waste treatment route are line items a new installation at a bare wall does not have. Ask for removal to be priced separately so the comparison stays like-for-like.
Electrical point reuse
A replacement usually reuses the existing approved aircon point or isolator. A new installation may need new or altered wiring by a licensed electrical worker, which adds regulated electrical scope to the quote.
Making good
Replacements can need patching of old bracket holes and redundant trunking; new installations need fresh core-drilling and wall penetrations. Either way, the quote should state what making-good is included.
If the existing unit only cools poorly, deep cleaning may solve it without replacement — see the aircon chemical wash cost guide. A suspected refrigerant leak is a repair scope, covered in the aircon gas top-up cost guide.
How to compare installer quotes
- Same equipment scope: exact indoor and outdoor model numbers and BTU on every quote, not brand names alone.
- Included materials: copper pipe length, insulation class, trunking metres and the unit rate for any excess.
- Access and bracket: ledge, bracket or lifting method stated in writing, not left as "subject to site".
- Electrical scope: whether the existing point or isolator is reused, and who carries out any regulated wiring.
- Removal: old-unit dismantling, refrigerant recovery and the disposal route itemised, not a vague "disposal included".
- Commissioning and warranty: vacuuming, pressure or leak test, drainage check, plus workmanship and equipment warranty terms.
- GST and validity: whether the total includes GST and how long the quoted price holds.
Get one itemised System 1–4 comparison
Send the property, model and site fields once. Ask for equipment, included materials, access, electrical scope, removal, commissioning, exclusions and warranty on separate lines.
FAQ
Are these prices for installation only or supply-and-install?
They are separate scopes. Install-only assumes customer-supplied equipment and a defined base installation; supply-and-install includes the named indoor and outdoor models. Compare both only after pipe length, trunking, bracket, electrical work, access, removal, commissioning, exclusions and warranty are itemised.
What do the published planning ranges include?
The comparison table states the planning assumption for each row. A job-specific written quote must confirm exact equipment, included pipe and trunking, bracket, access, electrical scope, removal, commissioning, exclusions and warranty before booking.
Does HDB aircon installation always need a permit?
No single answer covers every flat. HDB requirements depend on the flat's electrical loading and whether an existing approved aircon point or isolator is reused. HDB also requires a BCA-trained air-conditioning condensing unit installer and an installation report within 14 days; new wiring has additional requirements.
What should I send for an itemised aircon quote?
Send the property and postcode, new-install or replacement scope, System 1-4 and room or BTU needs, brand or model preference, supply-and-install or install-only choice, photos, pipe and trunking route, condenser access and bracket, electrical point or isolator, removal need and preferred date.
How should old units and refrigerant be handled?
The removal scope should state the recovery and treatment route. NEA says spent refrigerants must be collected and properly treated, and air-conditioners are large household e-waste accepted through appropriate collection or recycling channels.
Who is FixMove and how is the installation scope handled?
FixMove coordinates split-system aircon installation quotes for common System 1-4 setups. The written quote states equipment, included pipe length, trunking, bracket, commissioning, access and old-unit removal instead of assuming every item is included.
✅ Licensing & Compliance — Aircon Install
Any workmanship or pressure-test cover is stated in the written quote. Regulated electrical scope is assigned to the appropriate licensed worker where required. See licence and verification policy.
Split vs Ducted Aircon Installation in Singapore
The System 1–4 table on this page is for wall-mounted split systems. Each indoor fan-coil is matched to an outdoor condenser, and the quote needs a room-by-room BTU check plus the actual pipe, drainage and trunking route.
Ducted and cassette systems are custom scopes. They can involve ceiling space, ducts or diffusers, drainage, access panels, zoning controls, electrical work and coordination with other trades. Do not apply the split-system ranges to them.
For HDB, send the block and flat details so the approved condenser location and electrical-loading requirements can be checked. For a condo, confirm the MCST or managing-agent process, working hours, access and facade restrictions before accepting the installation schedule.
R32 vs R410A Refrigerant — Which to Choose?
Use the exact indoor and outdoor model specification to identify the required refrigerant and compatible pipework; do not choose a refrigerant or accept a retrofit assumption from a generic price line.
For a replacement, ask the installer to state whether existing pipework will be reused, tested, cleaned or replaced, and how any recovered refrigerant will be handled. If the enquiry is only about a suspected leak or recharge, use the separate aircon gas top-up cost guide rather than treating it as an installation package.
Compare the Exact Aircon Model, Not Just the Brand
Ask for the exact indoor and outdoor model numbers, rated BTU, energy label, sound data, controller features and local equipment-warranty terms. Brand-wide claims do not prove that a quoted model is suitable for the room or shared condenser load.
For a fair price comparison, each quote should use the same equipment scope, included copper length, insulation, trunking, bracket, electrical work, access, removal and commissioning checks.