Commercial VRF Air Conditioning in Jakarta
VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) has become the default choice for new offices and hotels in Jakarta — one outdoor unit serving dozens of indoor units, room-by-room temperature control, and electricity consumption far below conventional splits. But after 12 years in the field I can also tell you VRF is the system most often ruined by cheap installation: refrigerant runs beyond the allowed length, brazing done without nitrogen, or cooling loads that were never calculated.
We deliver VRF from the design stage: room-by-room cooling load calculations (BTU), indoor-outdoor combination selection, piping and refnet schematics, through to commissioning with documented pressures and temperatures for every unit. Our core brands are Daikin, Gree and Midea.
Scope of work
- VRF system design — BTU loads per zone, outdoor capacity selection, piping and control wiring schematics.
- Complete installation — copper piping with nitrogen brazing, insulation, communication cabling, drains, outdoor mounts and vibration dampers.
- Vacuum & charging — system evacuation to manufacturer standards, refrigerant trim charge per actual pipe length.
- Commissioning — test run of every indoor unit, addressing, integration with central control or BAS.
- VRF maintenance & repair — coil cleaning, error-code diagnosis, PCB and compressor replacement.
Cost estimate
Baseline installed prices (units + installation) in Jakarta, 2026:
- Small office, 200–400 m² — from IDR 1.1–1.4 million/m² of conditioned area.
- Mid-size buildings and hotels — typically IDR 0.9–1.2 million/m² thanks to scale.
- Installation labour only (units supplied by you) — usually 20–30% of the unit value.
The biggest variables are brand, capacity ratio and piping complexity. A room-by-room BoQ is free after the survey.
How we work
The workflow is identical on every project, from a shop-house to a factory — so you always know exactly where things stand:
- Site survey (free) — we visit, measure the area, check installation routes, electrical capacity and structure. In factories we also note the production processes that drive heat loads.
- BoQ & working drawings — within 2–5 working days you receive a written bill of quantity, material specifications and drawings. The price we quote is the price we invoice.
- Installation — K3- and BNSP-certified crews work to the agreed schedule, including nights and weekends when production cannot stop.
- Testing & commissioning — airflow, temperature and electrical readings are documented in a commissioning report, followed by handover with a written 12-month warranty.
Most of our VRF projects are office fit-outs in Central and South Jakarta, plus hotels and shop-houses in Tangerang. Remember that VRF cools but does not bring in oxygen — buildings that need fresh air should pair it with ventilation ducting. If your building is still at the drawing stage, start with HVAC design; restaurant tenants usually combine VRF with a kitchen exhaust system.