How much does it cost to install air conditioning? Pros share what you can expect to pay and how you can keep costs low

Indoor air conditioning unit installed on the wall in a living room.

If the heatwave we've been experiencing has made up your mind that you need a permanent cooling solution at home, then one of the deciding factors will be finding out know how much it costs to install air conditioning, and what kind of ongoing costs you might face.

While one of the best portable air conditioners is an option, these can be noisy to use, heavy to move and need venting out of a window.