# How much does AC installation cost in India?

> AC installation in India costs ₹1,500–₹2,500 in labour for a split AC and ₹500–₹1,000 more for copper piping and mounting brackets — total ₹2,000–₹3,500. Uninstall + reinstall (moving an existing AC) is ₹2,500–₹4,500. Metros add 25–30%. Electrician point wiring is separate: ₹800–₹2,000.

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** ac-technician  

## Answer

A standard split AC installation includes mounting the indoor unit, drilling and running the drain pipe outdoors, mounting the outdoor unit (usually on a wall bracket), running the copper refrigerant lines between them, and vacuum-testing the joints. Labour for this is ₹1,500–₹2,500 in most Indian cities. Materials — copper piping (~₹300–₹500/metre), drain pipe, wall bracket, mounting hardware — add ₹500–₹1,000. Total: ₹2,000–₹3,500 pan-India base.

Metros run higher. In Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi expect ₹1,950–₹3,250 labour + ₹650–₹1,300 materials = ₹2,600–₹4,550 all-in.

AC shifting (uninstall at one location, reinstall at another within the same city) is ₹2,500–₹4,500. This is expensive because it involves gas pump-down (recover the refrigerant into the outdoor unit), disconnect, transport, remount, evacuate, and re-charge. Cross-city shifting is priced per km + all the above.

One separate cost that catches customers: the AC point wiring. If the room doesn't already have a dedicated 15A electrical line for the AC, an electrician must add it — ₹800–₹2,000 depending on wall run distance. This is not covered by the AC technician's installation quote.

## Data

**AC installation and related charges (2026)**

| Job | Base rate (₹) | Metro rate (₹) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Split AC installation (labour) | 1,500–2,500 | 1,950–3,250 |  |
| Copper piping + bracket | 500–1,000 | 650–1,300 | Longer runs cost more |
| Window AC installation | 600–1,200 | 780–1,560 | Simpler, one unit |
| Uninstall + reinstall (same city) | 2,500–4,500 | 3,250–5,850 |  |
| AC point wiring (15A, electrician) | 800–2,000 | 1,040–2,600 | Separate visit |
| Stabiliser installation | 150–400 | 195–520 | + stabiliser cost |

## Frequently asked

### What is the difference between AC installation charges and AC fitting charges?

Same thing, different words. "Installation" and "fitting" both mean mounting the AC on the wall, running piping, and getting it working. Range: ₹1,500–₹3,500 total in India (2026).

### Does the AC dealer include installation in the price?

Sometimes but not always. Some dealer offers include "standard installation" — usually up to 3 metres of copper piping and standard wall mount. Beyond that (extra piping, high wall drill, uneven wall) is billed extra ₹500–₹1,500.

### How much is AC shifting charge?

₹2,500–₹4,500 within the same city, ₹3,250–₹5,850 in metros. Cross-city moves add transport separately.

### How long does AC installation take?

2–3 hours for a standard split AC install. Add 30–60 min if AC point wiring needs to be run separately.

### What is included in AC point wiring by an electrician?

A dedicated 15A line from the switchboard/DB to the AC socket, a MCB in the DB, and the wall run. Charge: ₹800–₹2,000 depending on distance. Wire and MCB cost separate.

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