How to quote central air conditioning
Central air conditioning is an essential equipment in modern homes and commercial places, and its quotation is affected by many factors. Among the hot topics on the Internet recently, the discussion on the price of central air conditioners has been particularly heated. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to conduct a structured analysis of the quotation factors of central air conditioners and provide detailed data reference.
1. Main factors of central air conditioning quotation

The quotation of central air conditioning usually consists of equipment cost, installation cost, auxiliary material cost, brand premium and after-sales service. The following are the core influencing factors mentioned in recent popular discussions:
| Influencing factors | Description | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment brand | Imported brands (such as Daikin, Mitsubishi) are 30%-50% more expensive than domestic brands (such as Gree, Midea) | 40%-50% |
| Refrigeration capacity (number of horses) | For every additional horse, the price increases by about 2,000-5,000 yuan. | 20%-30% |
| Installation complexity | Installation costs in special environments such as high-rise buildings and villas will increase by 10%-20% | 15%-25% |
| Auxiliary material quality | Differences in copper pipes, insulation materials, etc. may cause the quotation to fluctuate by 5%-10% | 5%-10% |
2. Quotation reference for popular brands of central air conditioners in 2023
According to data from e-commerce platforms and decoration forums in the past 10 days, the average price of mainstream brand central air conditioners is as follows (taking 120 square meters of three bedrooms and one living room as an example, the cooling capacity is about 12 horsepower):
| brand | Series | Quotation range (10,000 yuan) | Popular models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daikin | VRV series | 4.8-6.5 | VRV-P gold package |
| Gree | GMV Zhirui | 3.2-4.2 | GMV-H160WL |
| Beautiful | Ideal Family III Generation | 2.8-3.8 | MDVH-V160W |
| Haier | MX series | 2.5-3.5 | MX6-120H |
3. Detailed analysis of installation costs
Recent data from decoration short video platforms show that central air conditioning installation costs usually include the following items:
| Project | Fee standard | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling fee | 80-150 yuan/piece | Concrete walls are more expensive |
| Pipe laying | 40-80 yuan/meter | Contains thermal insulation material |
| Hoisting fee | 500-1000 yuan/set | Special for outdoor unit |
| Debugging fee | 300-800 yuan | Overall system debugging |
4. Recent hot topics of consumer concern
1.Energy efficiency ratio controversy: The new national standard first-level energy efficiency models are 15%-25% more expensive than the third-level energy efficiency models, but can save more than 30% in long-term electricity bills;
2.Smart Control Premium: The quotations for models that support mobile APP control will increase by 8%-12%;
3.Hidden charges: Complaint platform data in the past seven days shows that 23% of disputes stem from additional fees such as bracket fees and high-altitude operating fees that were not notified in advance.
5. Guide to avoid quotation pitfalls
According to recent hot discussions in the decoration community, consumers are advised to:
1. Ask the merchant to provideItemized quotation, focus on checking the brand of auxiliary materials;
2. Be wary of the "free design" trap. Some companies will raise installation fees by lowering equipment prices;
3. Priority providedRepair guarantee for more than 6 yearsFor service brands, recent data shows that extended warranty periods can reduce average annual maintenance costs by 40%.
Note: The above data is collected from public quotations and user survey samples on JD.com, Tmall, Haohaozhu and other platforms. Specific prices may fluctuate due to regions and promotional activities.
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