Aircon installer pricing in London (Ontario)
What aircon installers charge in London (Ontario) (typically C$80-C$180/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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London (Ontario) aircon installer pricing
What aircon installers should charge in London (Ontario)
London Ontario AC installs are dominated by central AC retrofit in pre-1925 Victorian villas in Old North, Old South, and Wortley Village (boiler + radiator heating, often no AC), mini-split installs, and cold-climate heat-pump conversion driven by Canada Greener Homes Grant + Loan. Forced-air gas furnace + central AC is standard for newer Whitehills + Oakridge + Westmount + Masonville post-war housing. TSSA Gas Technician licence + ODP refrigerant handler required. Humid 28-32°C summers drive mid-summer demand. HST 13% applies.
Hourly rate
C$80-C$180
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$56-C$120
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common aircon installer jobs in London (Ontario)
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in CAD.
Site visit and quote
What's included
Most installers visit free for systems over $2,000. Heat-load calculations may be charged.
2.5kW wall-split install
What's included
Suits a single bedroom or small office. Includes unit, mounting, 5m pipe run, electrical connection, commissioning.
5kW wall-split install
What's included
Suits a lounge or master bedroom. Includes unit, mounting, 5m pipe run, dedicated circuit, commissioning.
7kW wall-split install
What's included
Suits an open-plan living. Larger unit, may need dedicated 20A circuit. Pipe runs >8m extra.
Multi-head split (4-room)
What's included
One outdoor, 4 indoor units. Includes longer pipe runs, individual room controllers, single dedicated circuit.
Ceiling cassette install
What's included
Recessed unit in suspended ceiling. Includes cassette, drainage, mounting, and electrical.
Ducted system (3-bed home)
What's included
Includes 10-14kW outdoor unit, zoned ducting in roof space, vents, smart controller, electrical.
Annual service per unit
What's included
Filter clean, coil clean, refrigerant pressure check, drain check, electrical test. Required to maintain warranty on most brands.
Emergency call-out (after hours)
What's included
Typical 6pm-7am, weekends, public holidays. Cooling failure in summer commonly triggers this.
London (Ontario) quote factors
What to factor into your London (Ontario) aircon installer quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a aircon installer in London (Ontario). SW Ontario humid continental + lake-effect Lake Huron. Cold snowy winters (-10°C to -25°C polar vortex, ~200cm snow Ontario snowiest), hot humid summers (28-32°C), moderate rainfall ~990mm/year. Freeze-thaw 50-70/year.
TSSA + ODP refrigerant licences
Every London Ontario AC install requires a TSSA-licensed Gas Technician (for gas-furnace pairing) and Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certification for refrigerant handling. Print TSSA licence number, ODP card number, HST registration, and WSIB clearance on every quote and invoice.
Pre-1925 Victorian villa central AC retrofit
Old North (N5Y), Old South (N6C), Wortley Village (N6C), parts of Downtown London (N6A) and London East (N5W) pre-1925 brick Victorian villa stock has hot-water or steam boiler + radiator heating and often no AC. Quote ducted central AC retrofit (CAD $12,000-$38,000+ per building) including high-velocity Unico / SpacePak systems for older buildings with narrow chases. Specialist work; build a portfolio.
Mini-split for older homes
Cold-climate mini-split (Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Daikin Quaternity, Fujitsu Halcyon HFI) is alternative to ducted central retrofit. Quote single-zone CAD $4,500-$10,500, multi-zone (3-5 indoor units) CAD $14,000-$38,000. Pre-1925 Victorian villa work pairs well with mini-split (no ductwork required, preserves heritage finishes).
Cold-climate heat pump conversion
Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5,000 for heat pump) + Canada Greener Homes Loan (interest-free up to $40,000) + Save on Energy rebates drive cold-climate heat-pump conversion demand. Lake-effect winters require cold-climate-rated equipment. Quote cold-climate heat pump (CAD $7,500-$20,000 residential) with optional gas-furnace backup for polar-vortex events (dual-fuel hybrid). High-margin growth market.
Old North + Byron + Riverbend premium zoned
Old North (N5Y), Old South (N6C), Byron (N6K), Riverbend (N6K), Hyde Park (N6H), Stoneybrook (N5X), and Lambeth (N6P) clients expect zoned multi-stage central AC, whole-home filtration (MERV 13+, HEPA), and smart thermostats (Ecobee, Nest, Carrier Infinity, Lennox iComfort). Quote CAD $18,000-$55,000 per system installed.
Lake-effect heat-load sizing
Lake-effect snow off Lake Huron (~200cm/year) and polar-vortex winters (-10°C to -25°C) drive heavier heat-pump heat-load requirements than Toronto. Quote heat-load calculation (Manual J, CSA F280) for every install; do not size by sqft alone. London Ontario installs run 10-15% higher BTU/h capacity than equivalent Toronto homes due to colder winter design temperature and longer heating season.
Sample quote
A real London (Ontario) aircon installer quote you can copy
Multi-head split aircon, 4 indoor units, 1 outdoor, residential. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Outdoor unit: 12.5kW Daikin Multi-Pro inverter (R32, 5-year warranty)
4 x indoor wall-mount units (2.5kW + 2.5kW + 3.5kW + 5kW)
Pipe and insulation (32m total run across 4 rooms)
Dedicated 25A circuit + isolator (existing DB board has spare way)
Drain lines and mounting brackets (4 indoor + outdoor)
Installation labour (3 days, ARC-licensed team of 2)
Commissioning, pressure test, refrigerant charge, system handover
Electrical CoC, refrigerant handling certificate
FAQ
London (Ontario) aircon installer pricing questions, answered
Common questions about aircon installer pricing in London (Ontario), with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
CAD $95-$160/hour for licensed work in standard London. CAD $135-$220/hour for Old North (N5Y), Old South (N6C), Byron (N6K), Riverbend (N6K), Hyde Park (N6H). Per-system install: central AC retrofit CAD $12,000-$38,000+ (pre-1925 Victorian villa with no ductwork); mini-split single-zone CAD $4,500-$10,500; multi-zone CAD $14,000-$38,000; cold-climate heat pump CAD $7,500-$20,000; premium zoned multi-stage CAD $18,000-$55,000. HST 13% on top.
Yes, both. Every London Ontario AC install requires a TSSA-licensed Gas Technician (for gas-furnace pairing) and Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certification for refrigerant handling. Print TSSA licence number, ODP card, HST registration, and WSIB clearance on every quote and invoice.
CAD $12,000-$38,000+ per building including high-velocity Unico / SpacePak systems (specialist work for older housing with narrow chases). Quote separately: outdoor condenser, indoor air handler, high-velocity duct system, electrical, drainage, controls, commissioning. Lead time 4-8 weeks. Old North, Old South, Wortley Village, Downtown London, London East are primary market. HST 13% on top.
Yes, mini-split is lower-disruption alternative to ducted central retrofit. Quote single-zone CAD $4,500-$10,500, multi-zone (3-5 indoor units) CAD $14,000-$38,000. Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Daikin Quaternity, Fujitsu Halcyon HFI are proven for London Ontario climate. Pre-1925 Victorian villa work pairs well with mini-split (no ductwork required, preserves heritage finishes).
Yes, growth market. Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5,000 for heat pump) + Canada Greener Homes Loan (interest-free up to $40,000) + Save on Energy rebates drive demand. Lake-effect winters require cold-climate-rated equipment. Quote cold-climate heat pump (CAD $7,500-$20,000 residential) with optional gas-furnace backup for polar-vortex events (dual-fuel hybrid). High-margin growth market.
Wall-split installations run roughly $300-500 per kW installed. A 5kW unit fully installed is $1,800-3,200; a 12kW multi-head system is $5,000-9,000. Ducted systems run $700-1,200 per kW because of the ducting work.
Heat-load rule of thumb: 0.15kW per square metre in moderate climates, 0.20kW in hot climates. A 25sqm bedroom needs 4-5kW; a 50sqm open-plan needs 7-9kW. Over-sized units short-cycle and waste energy; under-sized never cool the room. Insist on a heat-load calc for any install over $3,000.
For installs over $2,000, get 2-3 quotes. Compare brand, capacity, warranty, refrigerant type, and install detail. The cheapest quote often uses budget brands with 3-year warranties vs branded units with 5-7 year warranties for 10-20% more.
Wall splits are individual units, cheaper, easier to install, each room independent. Ducted is one outdoor unit with hidden roof-space ducting to all rooms, more expensive but cleaner aesthetic and centralised control. Wall splits cost half what ducted does for the same total kW.
A standard 5kW wall-split install is 4-6 hours for a 2-person team. Multi-head and ducted systems take 2-3 days. Larger commercial or ceiling-cassette installs take 4-5 days.
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