# How much does AC gas refill cost in India? > AC gas refill in India (2026): R-32 (newer inverter ACs) ₹1,500–₹2,500, R-410 ₹2,000–₹3,000, R-22 (older ACs, phased out) ₹2,500–₹4,000. Includes leak detection + gas fill. Insist on leak-fix before refill — refilling without fixing means the gas leaks out again in 2–3 months. Metros add 25–30%. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/ac-gas-refill-cost-india](https://solve24.in/answers/ac-gas-refill-cost-india) **Updated:** 2026-08-06 **Trade:** ac-technician ## Answer AC gas refill in India (2026) is priced by refrigerant type. R-32 (newer inverter ACs since 2020): ₹1,500–₹2,500. R-410A (inverter ACs 2015–2020): ₹2,000–₹3,000. R-22 (older non-inverter ACs, being phased out globally): ₹2,500–₹4,000 because R-22 is scarce and expensive. The price includes leak detection (using nitrogen pressure test or electronic sniffer), vacuum-pull on the system, and refrigerant fill to spec pressure. Time: 2–3 hours for a standard split AC. Critical: if your AC needs a gas refill, there is a leak somewhere. Refrigerant is a closed-loop system — it doesn't "run out" with use. Refilling without fixing the leak means the gas empties again in 2–3 months. Insist the technician find and fix the leak first (usually at flare joints or the coil): flare-joint fix ₹300–₹500, coil leak (much harder) ₹2,000–₹5,000. Metros (Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi) add 25–30%. A Bangalore R-32 refill is ₹1,950–₹3,250. A managed platform will typically mark up 25–40% — a ₹2,000 gas refill becomes ₹2,700–₹3,000. Direct-hire via Solve24 keeps it at the technician's quoted rate. ## Data **AC gas refill cost in India (2026)** | Refrigerant | Rate (₹) | Metro rate (₹) | AC age | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | R-32 (newer inverter ACs) | 1,500–2,500 | 1,950–3,250 | 2020+ models | | R-410A (older inverter ACs) | 2,000–3,000 | 2,600–3,900 | 2015–2020 | | R-22 (non-inverter, phased out) | 2,500–4,000 | 3,250–5,200 | Pre-2015 | | Leak detection only (no refill) | 400–800 | 520–1,040 | Nitrogen test | | Flare-joint leak fix + refill | 2,000–3,500 | 2,600–4,550 | Most common leak | | Coil leak fix + refill | 3,500–8,000 | 4,550–10,400 | Harder to fix | | Compressor gas leak fix + refill | 5,000–10,000 | 6,500–13,000 | Major repair | ## Frequently asked ### How often does an AC need gas refill? A properly-sealed AC never needs a refill. If refill is needed, there's a leak. The leak has to be fixed first, otherwise the refilled gas escapes in 2–3 months. ### How do I know if my AC needs gas? Symptoms: poor cooling despite service, ice buildup on the indoor unit coil, unusually low or high electricity bill, hissing/bubbling sounds. But 60% of "needs gas" complaints are actually dirty filters — try a regular service (₹400–₹700) first. ### Which refrigerant is best for a new AC? R-32 is the current standard for new ACs (2020+) — better cooling efficiency, lower global warming potential than R-410A, and cheaper to refill. All new inverter ACs sold in India today use R-32. ### Can I get gas refill without leak fix? Technically yes, but strongly not recommended. You'll pay ₹1,500–₹4,000 and the gas will leak out again within 2–3 months. Insist on leak detection + fix first, even if it adds ₹500–₹5,000 to the visit. ### What is AC gas refill cost in Bangalore? Bangalore rates: R-32 ₹1,950–₹3,250, R-410A ₹2,600–₹3,900, R-22 ₹3,250–₹5,200 (base × 1.3 Bangalore multiplier). 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