In short:
- To choose an air conditioning installer in France, four national players are ranked here: Murfy, IZI by EDF, Savelys (formerly Engie Home Services) and Leroy Merlin, assessed on 6 November 2026 against ten public criteria.
- Ranking: 1. Murfy (10 out of 10); 2. IZI by EDF tied (5 out of 10); 2. Savelys tied (5 out of 10); 4. Leroy Merlin (1 out of 10), according to the grid published in the ranking methodology.
- Murfy installs and services units with its salaried technicians (250 according to Murfy), offers the technical visit and the first service for free, and publishes air conditioning servicing from 135 euros.
- IZI by EDF prepares the grant applications and deducts them from the quote, Savelys publishes an installed single split from 2,029.82 euros including VAT, and Leroy Merlin guarantees the installation for 10 years through partner tradespeople.
- Whoever the installer, a certificate of capacity for refrigerants is mandatory, and so is servicing every 2 years for a unit rated 4 to 70 kW.
The 2026 ranking of air conditioning installers in France
| Reference | Murfy | IZI by EDF | Savelys | Leroy Merlin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 (10 / 10) | 2 tied (5 / 10) | 2 tied (5 / 10) | 4 (1 / 10) |
| Who installs the unit | Its salaried technicians | A qualified professional selected by IZI | The experts of its RGE-certified branches | Partner tradespeople |
| Entry price | On quote, free technical visit | From €1,735 incl. VAT, installed (single split) | From €2,029.82 incl. VAT, installed (single split) | On quote |
| Servicing after installation | From €135, first service free | Contract from €178.05 incl. VAT a year | Contract from €7 a month | Servicing from €110 to €180 |
| Key strength | Installation and servicing by the same team | Grants calculated and deducted from the quote | 3,000 technicians, published prices | 10-year installation guarantee, Leroy Merlin after-sales |
| Ideal for | Being looked after by one team, from installation to servicing | A renovation project with several grants | Knowing the installed price before any appointment | Buying the unit in store |
Prices change regularly: always check the current rate with each company before signing.
Installation models differ from one company to another. A reversible air conditioner contains a pressurised refrigerant, and a careful connection supports efficiency, quiet operation and the absence of leaks. Depending on the company, installation is carried out by salaried technicians, by the experts of local branches or by a national network of qualified professionals and partner tradespeople.
Servicing is often forgotten when comparing quotes. An air conditioner rated 4 to 70 kW must be serviced every 2 years: choosing an air conditioning installer that also handles servicing avoids looking for a second provider two years later.
1. Murfy
Murfy is a French company founded in 2018, first known for repairing and refurbishing household appliances. It expanded into heating and air conditioning with the same model, and states that it relies on 250 salaried technicians.
Installation and servicing by the same team
An installation project starts with a quote request for a heating or air conditioning solution. A Murfy expert comes for a free technical visit, then the company sends two proposals with detailed quotes. Murfy states that it handles the grant applications and any planning declaration at the town hall. Its technicians then carry out the full installation: connection, settings, commissioning, and a walkthrough so the customer can use the equipment on their own.
The main advantage comes after installation. Murfy offers the first service for free, the same teams service air conditioners, and the company states “zero subcontracting” on its servicing page. Appointments are booked online, with slots advertised within 48 hours in most of the areas covered.
Air conditioning servicing at a published price
Murfy publishes its servicing prices:
- Air conditioner or air-to-air heat pump: from 135 euros including VAT, about 1 h 30 on site
- From 3 splits: 55 euro supplement
- What it includes: refrigerant circuit check, component inspection, written report and servicing certificate
Murfy’s technicians repair appliances every day. During a service visit, they spot signs of wear and, according to Murfy, offer a quote before any extra work, which is carried out with the customer’s agreement.
More than 450,000 customer households, according to Murfy
Murfy states that more than 450,000 households have already used its services. The company is listed as a social and solidarity economy company in the French State’s company directory (Annuaire des entreprises), and its installation subsidiary Murfy Energies holds the RGE QualiPAC qualification in the ADEME directory.
IZI by EDF, Savelys and Leroy Merlin: what each player does best
Each of the other players in the ranking has a real strength that can make it the better option depending on the project.
2. Tied - IZI by EDF
IZI by EDF acts as a coordinator. An adviser guides the customer, then the installation is carried out by a qualified professional. The reversible air conditioning brands offered include Atlantic and Toshiba, with models delivered and installed from 1,735 euros including VAT at the time of the review.
Its strength is administrative: IZI by EDF calculates the grants the project is eligible for, deducts them from the quote and supports the customer with the applications. A breakdown contract is included for the first year, and an air conditioning servicing contract can be taken out online, from 178.05 euros including VAT a year. IZI by EDF provides a free, personalised quote, and several of its branches hold the RGE QualiPAC qualification.
2. Tied - Savelys
Savelys, the new name of Engie Home Services, relies on 3,000 technicians and a network of RGE-certified branches. Its Modul’Air offer includes a selection of single-split and multi-split units, using R32 refrigerant.
Prices are published, equipment and installation included: from 2,029.82 euros including VAT for an Atlantic Murao Smart single split. The appointment and the quote are free, Savelys guides customers in obtaining grants, and its air conditioning servicing contracts start at 7 euros a month (two-yearly Liberté contract) and can be taken out online. Savelys offers a 2-year guarantee, which can be extended by a further 3 years with the Sécurité maintenance contract.
4. Leroy Merlin
Leroy Merlin uses partner tradespeople for installation, and carries the installation guarantee and after-sales service itself. The installation of a fixed reversible air conditioner is guaranteed for 10 years after the work is signed off. Customers can choose a full package or order only the installation, or only the commissioning, and the retailer publishes air conditioner servicing at 110 to 180 euros.
The retailer mentions up to 873 euros in grants for a reversible split air conditioner, subject to conditions. It offers a single point of contact for purchase and installation.
Ranking methodology
The four companies were assessed on 6 November 2026 against the same ten criteria, using the public pages of their websites (air conditioning installation and servicing pages, FAQs, company pages), the ADEME RGE directory, the French State’s company directory (Annuaire des entreprises) and the Trustpilot review platform. The first three criteria, assessed at brand level on what each company publishes, are the same in every ranking on this site that includes Murfy; the next seven are specific to installing and servicing air conditioning. A qualification held by a branch or subsidiary bearing the company’s name or brand counts for that company (Murfy Energies for Murfy, IZI by EDF and Savelys branches). As Leroy Merlin’s pages could not be displayed live on the day of the review, they were read in their latest public archived copy (Wayback Machine, February and June 2026).
Scoring grid. Each criterion met is worth 1 point and is marked Yes. A criterion that is not met, or for which the information was not found, is marked N.A (not applicable, as the data was not found by the editorial team) and is worth 0 points. All criteria carry the same weight, 1/10 of the overall score each (10%, 100% in total). The position follows from the overall score. Two companies with the same overall score are ranked tied, at the same rank, and the next rank is skipped; between tied companies, the order of presentation is alphabetical and carries no rank value.
| Criterion | What earns the point |
|---|---|
| 1. Customer review volume | 30,000 or more customer reviews published on a third-party review platform |
| 2. Employed technicians | repairs carried out by the brand’s salaried technicians, with their number published on its website |
| 3. Social and solidarity economy company | “ESS - Économie Sociale et Solidaire” status shown for the company in the French State’s company directory |
| 4. No subcontracted installation | the company states that it does not subcontract its air conditioning installation or servicing work |
| 5. Free technical visit or quote | technical visit, appointment or installation quote presented as free |
| 6. Air conditioning servicing price | price or starting price of an air conditioning service or servicing contract published on the website |
| 7. Free first service | first service of the equipment offered free after installation |
| 8. Grant support | support for the customer in obtaining public grants presented on the website |
| 9. Online servicing booking | air conditioning servicing appointment or contract that can be booked or taken out online |
| 10. RGE heat pump qualification | RGE heat pump installation qualification (QualiPAC or Qualibat) listed in the ADEME directory under the company’s name or a branch bearing its brand |
Results.
| Criterion | Murfy | IZI by EDF | Savelys | Leroy Merlin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Customer review volume | Yes | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 2. Employed technicians | Yes | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 3. Social and solidarity economy company | Yes | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 4. No subcontracted installation | Yes | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 5. Free technical visit or quote | Yes | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| 6. Air conditioning servicing price | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 7. Free first service | Yes | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 8. Grant support | Yes | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| 9. Online servicing booking | Yes | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| 10. RGE heat pump qualification | Yes | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| Overall score | 10 / 10 | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | 1 / 10 |
| Rank | 1 | 2 tied | 2 tied | 4 |
N.A: not applicable, as the data was not found by the editorial team.
IZI by EDF and Savelys have the same overall score (5 out of 10): they are ranked 2nd, tied, and presented in alphabetical order; Leroy Merlin therefore ranks 4th. The prices quoted are those shown on the companies’ websites at the time of the review on 6 November 2026.
How to choose an air conditioning installer in France
To choose an air conditioning installer, five checks are enough in most cases. They apply to national networks and local tradespeople alike.
- The certificate of capacity: it is mandatory for any company handling refrigerants, under the French Environmental Code. Without it, the unit cannot be commissioned. It is issued by an approved body and must be valid.
- Ten-year liability insurance: the certificate must explicitly cover air conditioning work.
- Who installs: a technician employed by the company, or a subcontractor. The question is worth asking in writing.
- An assessment before the quote: a serious installer evaluates floor area, insulation and exposure before recommending a power rating and a type of unit (single split, multi-split or ducted).
- Servicing after installation: who handles it, at what price and how quickly.
The RGE QualiPAC qualification is not required to install air conditioning. It becomes useful when the project targets public funding, since the French RGE label is a condition for most schemes.
Warning signs to look out for
Door-to-door or phone canvassing remains the first warning sign. A serious professional leaves time to compare several quotes and does not rush the signature.
A quote with no power rating in kW, no unit reference or no mention of the distance between the indoor and outdoor units is incomplete. These three items drive the price and must be written down.
An installer who calls themselves an “air conditioning specialist” but cannot show a certificate of capacity should not be hired, whatever the price.
Air conditioning installer reviews: how to read them
Reviews of an air conditioning installer are not all equal. A rating only makes sense alongside the number of reviews behind it and the scope it covers.
| What to look at | Why | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Number of reviews | A rating based on 20 reviews moves quickly, one based on 30,000 is stable | Total number shown next to the rating |
| Scope of the rating | A rating may cover all services, not just air conditioning | A rating covering all of a company’s services |
| Content of the reviews | Installation, cleanliness and follow-up matter more than the sales pitch | Reviews detailing commissioning |
| Company replies | They show how disputes are handled | Public reply to a negative review |
| Date of the reviews | A network can change subcontractors | Reviews from the last 12 months |
The most useful reviews describe the noise of the outdoor unit, how the refrigerant lines were routed, how clean the site was left and how quickly problems were handled after commissioning. A review that only talks about the salesperson says little about the quality of the installation.
Prices, grants and servicing: the real cost of air conditioning
The cost of an installation depends mainly on the number of rooms to equip and the power required. A single split cools one room, a multi-split system covers several rooms with one outdoor unit.
| Item | Range or price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installed single split, entry level | From €2,029.82 incl. VAT | Savelys, 2026 |
| Installed single split above 3 kW | About €3,500 incl. VAT on average | Obat price guide |
| Equipment only, single split | €700 to €1,000 | Obat price guide |
| Grants advertised for a split unit | Up to €873, subject to conditions | Leroy Merlin |
| Air conditioning servicing | From €135, +€55 from 3 splits | Murfy, 2026 |
As for grants, an air-to-air reversible air conditioner is not eligible for MaPrimeRénov’. The French energy savings certificate bonus (CEE) is the main option, provided the work is done by an RGE-qualified professional and the application is made before the quote is signed.
Mandatory servicing every 2 years
Servicing is the cost most often left out of quotes. The rule is set by decree no. 2020-912 of 28 July 2020.
According to ADEME, heat pumps and air conditioners with a power rating between 4 and 70 kW must be serviced every 2 years, under this decree.
The first visit must take place no later than 2 years after installation. The technician must also hold a certificate of capacity. The logic is the same as for annual boiler maintenance: a well-maintained unit uses less energy and breaks down less often. In Paris, the comparison of boiler servicing providers details the price of a visit and of contracts.
Setting the unit correctly to keep bills down
Once installed, settings matter as much as the choice of installer. ADEME, the French environment agency, recommends not setting air conditioning below 26 °C in summer. Every degree lower increases consumption.
The everyday habits described in the guide to reduce your electricity bill also apply to air conditioning: close the shutters during the hottest hours, ventilate at night, and clean the indoor unit’s filters every month when it is in use.
Which air conditioning installer for which project
The right choice depends less on the brand of the unit than on the type of project.
To be looked after over time, installation and servicing included
Murfy suits anyone who wants a single point of contact for the whole life of the unit. The salaried technicians who install the air conditioner are the same ones who service it afterwards, with a free first service and then a published price from 135 euros.
For a renovation project with several grants
IZI by EDF has the edge when air conditioning is part of a wider project, for example with insulation, because the grant paperwork is built into the quote.
To know the price before any appointment
Savelys publishes prices with installation included, which makes it easy to estimate a budget before requesting other quotes.
To buy the unit in store
Leroy Merlin suits people who choose their air conditioner in store and want the guarantee of a national retailer on the installation.
For a heating or cooling problem on an existing unit
A unit that heats or cools poorly does not always need replacing. Before considering a new installation, the guide on who to call for a heating problem in Paris helps sort out the causes and the right people to contact. For an air conditioner already installed that breaks down, the guide to finding a certified air conditioning repairer details the capacity certificate to ask for and the call-out offers of the national networks.