Aircon Installers Centurion arranges free quotes for Midea air conditioning: supply and installation, repairs, servicing and regas, across the residential range and the commercial and industrial equipment.
Midea is bigger than most South African buyers realise. Founded in 1968, it is one of the largest air conditioning manufacturers in the world and a substantial original equipment manufacturer for other brands, which means a fair number of units sold here under other badges come off Midea lines.
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The brand launched in South Africa in 2013 and built out a national sales and service network quickly, with branches in the major metros and agents beyond them. Gauteng distribution is the strongest part of that network, which is what matters for a Centurion installation: stock is close and parts do not have to come across the country.
The residential range runs from entry-level non-inverter units through to the higher-end inverter models, and the current retail line-up with pricing sits with Midea Aircons on the South African retail site. The spread within the brand is wide, so comparing "a Midea" against "an LG" without naming models tells you very little.
On the commercial side Midea supplies cassettes, ducted units and VRF plant into offices and light industrial buildings, competing largely on capital cost against the Japanese and Korean brands. For a building that will be maintained under contract for fifteen years, weigh that against the service arrangement rather than just the install price.
Where the Midea Range Fits
- Budget-conscious domestic installations where several rooms need doing at once.
- Rental stock and sectional title units where the capital cost drives the decision.
- Shops, small offices and light commercial premises on cassettes and under-ceiling units.
- Larger commercial projects on VRF where capital cost is a significant part of the tender.
- Portable and window units for situations where no condenser position is permitted at all.
The range is wide, so name the model. Midea sells at genuinely different quality and price points under the same badge, from basic fixed-speed units to well-specified inverters. A quote that says only "Midea 12000 BTU" is not enough information to compare against anything.
Midea Aircon Prices in Centurion
| Job | Indicative range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Midea 9000 BTU inverter split, supplied & installed | R8,500 – R13,500 | Bedroom or study |
| Midea 12000 BTU inverter split, supplied & installed | R10,000 – R15,500 | Most common size |
| Midea 18000 BTU inverter split, supplied & installed | R13,500 – R21,000 | Living areas |
| Midea 24000 BTU inverter split, supplied & installed | R17,500 – R28,000 | Large open plan |
| Non-inverter entry model, 12000 BTU | R8,000 – R13,000 | Lower upfront, higher running cost |
| Midea dual multi split, two rooms | R26,000 – R45,000 | One condenser, two heads |
| Midea cassette, 18000 BTU | R24,000 – R42,000 | Shops and offices |
| Midea VRF, per indoor unit installed | R24,000 – R48,000 | Excludes outdoor plant and controls |
| Portable unit, supplied | R4,500 – R12,000 | Where no condenser position is allowed |
| Supply only, 12000 BTU inverter | R5,500 – R9,500 | Retail pricing varies by promotion |
| Installation labour only | R3,500 – R7,500 | Back-to-back, you supply the unit |
| Standard service, per unit | R650 – R1,400 | Cheaper per unit on several units |
| Control board (PCB) replacement | R2,200 – R6,000 | Part plus labour |
| Leak repair, vacuum and regas | R2,500 – R4,500 | Includes finding the leak |
Indicative ranges, not a quotation. Capacity, pipe run, condenser position, drilling, the electrical scope and access move the final number more than the badge does. Two Midea quotes on the same room can differ by thousands because one includes the circuit and the other assumes you will arrange it.
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Warranty terms vary by model and by where the unit was bought, and Midea is sold through enough channels here that this genuinely matters. A unit from an authorised distributor installed by a qualified installer is in a different position from a boxed unit off a marketplace listing. Get the term and the claim process in writing at the point of sale.
The local distribution network holds stock and parts in Gauteng, so common spares for current models are readily available. Where it slows down is older or discontinued models, which is a reasonable argument for buying current rather than clearance stock.
Because Midea also manufactures for other brands, a technician who knows the platform often recognises the internals regardless of the badge on the front. That works in your favour on diagnosis and on generic components.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midea a cheap brand?
It is priced competitively, which is not the same thing. Midea is one of the largest air conditioning manufacturers in the world and builds units for other brands as well as its own. What is true is that the range spans a very wide quality spread, so the model you choose within the brand matters more than with a narrower range.
Are other brands really made by Midea?
Midea is a significant original equipment manufacturer and does build equipment that is sold under other names. That does not mean every unit is identical inside; specifications are set by the brand commissioning them. It does mean the badge on the front is a weaker guide to origin than most buyers assume.
Should I buy inverter or non-inverter?
Inverter, unless the unit will be used very rarely. A non-inverter is cheaper on the day and costs more every hour it runs, because it cycles at full power instead of modulating. On a living area used daily through a Centurion summer, the difference in electricity closes the gap within a couple of seasons.
Can I install a Midea I bought online myself?
You should not, and the warranty position is the least of it. Charging, vacuuming and flaring are not DIY tasks, an isolator is a legal requirement fitted by an electrician, and a badly installed unit leaks refrigerant slowly and fails in its third summer. Buying the unit and paying for professional installation is a legitimate route; doing the installation is not.
How does Midea compare to Alliance?
They compete in the same value territory from different directions. Alliance is a locally developed brand with a local distributor and a long warranty on most of the range; Midea is a global manufacturer with local distribution and enormous production scale. Compare the actual models and the actual warranty documents rather than the brand stories.
Does Midea do commercial systems?
Yes, including cassettes, ducted units and VRF for offices and light industrial buildings. For a commercial project the question to ask is less about the equipment and more about the maintenance arrangement: who holds the controller access and what response time is written into the contract.
Midea installations, repairs and servicing are quoted through Aircon Installers Centurion, alongside every other brand and system type.
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