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Summer · April – June
A "standard installation" almost always means 3 metres of copper pipe, one wall drill (indoor to outdoor), a wall bracket, drainage pipe and gas topping-up after vacuum. It does not include stabiliser wiring, an extra 15A plug point, or core-cutting through a shared wall.
Get the technician to itemise the quote on WhatsApp before they arrive. A ₹2,000 install can quietly become ₹4,500 if extra copper, bracket, drain PVC, stabiliser wiring and core cutting are added on the day.
These are the labour-only rates seen across Solve24 AC-technician profiles. Metros run at the top of each range; smaller cities settle at the low end. Extras are always priced per unit.
| Line item | Cost 2026 (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard split installation | 1,500 – 3,500 | Includes 3m copper, bracket, first fit |
| Window AC installation | 600 – 1,200 | Includes basic sealing |
| Extra copper piping (per m) | 250 – 450 | Beyond 3m of standard run |
| Core cutting (per wall) | 300 – 800 | Concrete wall extra |
| Stabiliser wiring | 250 – 500 | When stabiliser is used |
| Uninstall + reinstall (shift) | 2,500 – 4,500 | Moving home; copper reused |
| AC point (15A) wiring | 800 – 2,000 | By an electrician |
| Wall bracket (only) | 400 – 900 | If not included in the quote |
A wrongly installed AC will lose 10–20% cooling from day one and fail 2–3 years earlier than expected. The five mistakes below are the most common ones our technicians see when they inspect a "not cooling" unit that is only 1 year old.
The best months to book installation are March, early April, and — if you can wait — mid-September, right after the monsoon. During the May–June peak, brand-appointed installers push new AC deliveries 5–8 days out. Independent Solve24 technicians can usually come same-day, but expect a 15–25% peak-season premium.
If you have already bought the AC and it is sitting boxed, do not delay: a boxed indoor unit with foam packaging is safe for 30–45 days at room temperature but should not sit indefinitely in a hot garage or godown.
Brand-appointed installers work fixed rates but can be booked out. Commission-based apps add 20–30% to the technician's own rate. A Solve24 technician gives you the full breakdown, you agree the rate on WhatsApp, and you pay them directly — no platform cut. Every technician's profile shows real reviews and years of experience, and the profile is phone-verified when the badge appears.
Every ac technician on Solve24 lists directly — no platform commission on the job. See real reviews, agree the rate on WhatsApp, and pay them directly.
A standard split-AC installation costs ₹1,500–₹3,500 in 2026 for labour only. This includes 3m copper, wall bracket, drainage, vacuum and gas top-up. Extra copper is ₹250–₹450 per metre.
A straightforward split-AC installation takes 2 to 3 hours per unit. Core cutting through a concrete wall adds 30–45 minutes. Uninstall-plus-reinstall (shift) takes about 4 hours.
Brand installers use fixed rates and honour the warranty checklist, but can be booked out in May–June. An independent Solve24 technician can usually come same-day at ₹500–₹1,500 less, and warranty on the AC itself is unaffected as long as the install is documented.
Roughly 7 to 8 feet from the floor, and at least 15 cm below the ceiling so air does not recirculate. The unit should be tilted 3–5 mm towards the drain side so water flows out.
No. Gas is charged under pressure and requires a vacuum pump plus manifold gauge. A wrong install voids the AC warranty and the compressor typically fails within 2 years. Always use a trained technician.
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