# How much does AC service cost in India?

> AC service in India costs ₹400–₹700 for a regular split AC service and ₹300–₹600 for a window AC service (2026). Gas refill (R-32/R-410) is ₹1,500–₹3,000. Deep chemical wash is ₹900–₹1,500. PCB repair on an inverter AC is ₹1,200–₹3,500. Metros add 25–30%.

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

## Answer

Regular AC service — coil clean, filter wash, drain check, gas pressure check — is ₹400–₹700 for a split AC and ₹300–₹600 for a window AC at pan-India rates. Metros (Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi) run 25–30% above, so a split-AC service is ₹520–₹910 there.

Beyond regular service, the price scales with the intervention. Gas refill (R-32 for new inverter ACs, R-410 for older units) is ₹1,500–₹3,000 depending on gas type and pressure needed. Deep chemical wash — coil pulled out, chemical-cleaned — is ₹900–₹1,500 and typically needed once every 2 years. PCB repair on an inverter AC is ₹1,200–₹3,500 depending on which board component fails.

Installation (new split AC): ₹1,500–₹2,500 labour, ₹500–₹1,000 in copper piping and mounting brackets, plus wall drilling. Uninstall + reinstall on shift is ₹2,500–₹4,500. AC point wiring (dedicated 15A line) is the electrician's job — ₹800–₹2,000 separately.

The market has heavy commission-based-app markup on AC services. A ₹500 regular service is often billed at ₹800–₹999 on managed platforms. Going direct via a zero-commission platform to an AC technician saves ₹200–₹500 per visit for the same work.

## Data

**AC service and repair rates in India (2026)**

| Job | Base rate (₹) | Metro rate (₹) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Regular service (split AC) | 400–700 | 520–910 | Filter, coil clean, gas check |
| Regular service (window AC) | 300–600 | 390–780 |  |
| Deep chemical wash | 900–1,500 | 1,170–1,950 | Once every 2 years |
| Gas refill (R-32 / R-410) | 1,500–3,000 | 1,950–3,900 | Depends on gas type |
| Installation (split AC) | 1,500–2,500 | 1,950–3,250 | + copper piping/bracket |
| Uninstall + reinstall (shift) | 2,500–4,500 | 3,250–5,850 | Same city |
| PCB repair (inverter AC) | 1,200–3,500 | 1,560–4,550 | Board component swap |
| Fan motor replacement | 800–2,000 | 1,040–2,600 | + motor cost |

## Frequently asked

### What is the AC installation charge in India?

Split AC installation is ₹1,500–₹2,500 labour + ₹500–₹1,000 in copper piping/bracket. Total: ₹2,000–₹3,500 excluding electrician point wiring. Metros add 25–30%.

### How much does AC gas refill cost?

AC gas refill is ₹1,500–₹3,000 in India (2026). R-32 (newer inverter ACs) is at the lower end; R-410 or R-22 (older units) at the higher end.

### How much is AC shifting charge?

AC shifting (uninstall from one wall, reinstall at another) is ₹2,500–₹4,500 within the same city. Long-distance moves add transport separately. Metros add 25–30%.

### How often should I service my AC?

Once before summer (March–April) and once after the monsoon (September) for annual maintenance. Deep chemical wash every 2 years. Skipping regular service reduces cooling by 15–25% and raises electricity bills.

### Are commission-based AC service apps more expensive?

Yes, typically 25–40% more. A ₹500 regular service becomes ₹700–₹800 on managed platforms. Going direct via a zero-commission platform costs the technician's quoted rate.

### What is the AC service charge in Bangalore?

Bangalore split-AC regular service is ₹520–₹910 in 2026 (base ₹400–₹700 × 1.3 Bangalore multiplier). Chemical wash ₹1,170–₹1,950.

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