Refilling Gas in Air-Conditioners: How much does it cost?

7/3/2013

Update <22nd March 2015> I recently met my AC AMC person to understand the current rates and here it goes:

1. AMC charges for Split or Window AC - Rs. 1200 (Includes 4 free services + spares if any)
2. Gas top up for Split AC will cost anywhere between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1500
3. Complete Gas refilling or recharging for Split AC and fixing the leak will cost around Rs. 3000. (3 Months Guarantee)

If you are looking for a reliable person around Chennai to repair your AC you can get in touch with Mr. Viswasam from Ashwyin Aircon, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35. Mobile no. 9380003747. A straight forward person who has been maintaining 4 ACs in my parents property for the past few years.

If the pressure of gas inside your 1.5 ton Air Conditioner is less than 65 PSI, then it's time to refill or top it up.

My split Air - Conditioner (1.5 Ton Hitachi) lost its ability to cool my bed room (120 Sq.ft) and started running the whole night at 16' C to just increase my electricity cost. After speaking to some of my friends I understood that it might be because of insufficient gas. I decided to fix it with local mechanic as the AC unit was almost 8 years old and calling Hitachi guys wasn't a wise decision.

Cost:
A very difficult task in India is to get the right quote for the job to be done. When I inquired about AC mechanics around Kilpauk, JustDial guy gave me random options through SMS, which were actually located on the other side of the city. Few guys called me instantly and offered me their services for a variety of cost. 1st Guy told me Rs. 3000 to check, service, fill and weld the gas leak area, price included transportation. 2nd guy's quote was Rs. 350 to identify the mistake and Rs. 800 to fill the gas. 3rd person said Rs. 1800. The last guy who called me the next day was kinda realistic, he said Rs. 650 for gas top-up and Rs. 350 for general service. Incase there is a major leak in the unit, he promised to fix everything for Rs. 2400 (Transportation, Welding etc.,) . I agreed and asked him to send his guys.

"..the cost to refill / repair and weld AC gas leak for a 1.5 ton split AC is Rs. 1800 (Avg) cleaning and transportation charges are extra. If it is just a Gas top up it costs only Rs. 650."

"Ideally the pressure for a 1.5 ton AC should be between 65 - 70 PSI while the AC is running, but mine was only 20 PSI"

Process:
Wasn't really laborious, they have a small Air pressure checking 'kind of' meter, which when attached to the highlighted vent showed the pressure inside AC unit. Ideally the pressure for a 1.5 ton AC should be between 65 - 70 PSI while the AC is running, but mine was only 20 PSI. So he took this small cylinder, in the size of a water jug and connected it to the same vent through which he measured the pressure. Withing 5 minutes the gas was transferred in to the AC and it started showing some results. I was able to see the difference instantly and it was much better. He also cleaned all the dust around the condenser, fan etc. So I spent Rs. 1000 in total to get the AC repaired.

The process is much different if it is a Window AC which does not have refill vents like Split. So the AC has to be taken to the workshop and the connections have to be manually cut and welded. So the expense to recharge gas in window AC is always around Rs. 2000 or more.

If the problem persists even after Gas refill, it is better to call the brand's engineers and ask for a thorough analysis and fix.

UPDATE - 20th March 2014
My Split AC has given up. There's no cooling once again, so the gas top up has lasted for about 8 montths. I called the same Vendor (O2 air conditioning), their charges have gone up by Rs. 50. They said Rs. 700 for Gas top-up. I also enquired the charges for 1 and 1.5 ton Window AC Gas Refill, it is Rs. 2,800 for each and they offer 6 months guarantee. As mentioned above, the window unit has to be taken to the shop and repaired unlike the Split ACs, which can be refilled in your door step.

97 Comments

Eshrath

7/7/2013 06:26:33 pm

Good information Stephen, Phone number please..

Ganesh D Dhumal

1/26/2017 11:47:06 pm

Nice Information

Stephen

7/8/2013 05:16:13 pm

Thanks Eshrath, Here are the contact details,

O2 Air Conditioning Company
Address : No 421/4 P Block Tower View Colony,Chennai,Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600040
View Map
Tel. : +914466755565
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.o2airconditioning.com

Zachariah

11/6/2013 06:23:25 pm

My a/ c is .75t. How much should the pressure of the window AC.
Would be grateful if informed.
Zachariah

Hariharan

6/5/2014 06:21:30 pm

Stephen: Very neat and crisp inputs. Very useful. I am having a Window AC. Are you sure the gas re-fill could not be done at site/home without having to transport the AC?

Priyanka

6/4/2016 03:24:34 am

No i got my ac refilled at home without it being transported

Ali

6/30/2014 08:09:57 pm

Ideally the pressure for a 2 ton AC ?

Rajendra shah

4/14/2016 07:16:58 am

2 tons hors-jeu Split AC pressure
Gas

sriram

8/17/2014 09:13:36 pm

please inform about ac

Kingsley

2/1/2015 03:53:09 pm

Hi , Do you have the latest contact #, of O2 Air conditioning company .I tried the contact but not connecting .The mail is also not working .

Stephen

2/1/2015 05:44:28 pm

Phone/Mobile044 - 26215115, 7299088800, 9940090864
Address421/6, Tower View Colony, P Block, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600040
Land Mark: Near Bajaj KLN Service
[email protected]
Contact PersonMohammed
Working HoursAll days: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Stephen

2/1/2015 05:45:21 pm

Kinglsey, I got this from Sulekha Yellow Pages, please try once again with above numbers. Tx.

Bharath

2/23/2015 12:49:23 am

Good information as i was worrying about how much i need to spend as i may not be getting proper rate

Baskar

3/22/2015 04:00:24 pm

Stephen, This is article is good enough to know about the rates in chennai, I am having similar problem of gas Leakage, Which was top-up last year in the summer season. But this summer same problem continues with there is not cooling in bed room. When enquired I came to know the rates for full gas charging Rs.1850 + Leakage Rs1750 including transporation and refitting. My problem the unit has to be leak test and find the leakage point and arrest it and then fill with the freon Gas. But people have a tendency just to fill the gas and collect the money. So I required a A/c Person who is genuine and Knows about leak arresting techniques such as Nitrongen Test and the money involved in rectifying the 1.5 T Split a/c. Can you suggest whether to go with mohammed or Viswasam Who is reliable . Thanks in advance for giving a reply at [email protected]

Stephen

3/22/2015 05:12:21 pm

Hi Baskar,

As far as I know, I used O2 airconditioning only to top up and the problem repeated after a year. But Viswasam has been doing a good job for the ACs in my parents home for the last 3 or 4 years and he fixed one of our LG 1.5 ton for gas leak before 2 years and it worked even yesterday with good cooling. + He is competent enough to identify faults correctly as he did for another AC of mine where the problem was actually with the stabilizer. So now I'm using only Viswasam's services.

You should make a call now! I'm not promoting him or no way associated with his business, neither do I make a cut in the money he makes, But just sharing my experience.

Regards
Stephen

Baskar

3/23/2015 04:56:28 pm

Hi Stephen, Thanks for sharing your views and prompt reply. Yesterday I had called O2 airconditioning company twice, but the phone is ringing nobody lifting the phone. then I had called Viswasam I had spoken to him, He had suggest,that he need to see the A/c and then he could tell the charges, for inspection his charges are Rs.400. He said that he would do pressure test to indentify the leakage or else he would tell us whether it is worth in spending the amount ( 6-7 Years Old Split A/c) I had given my address He would visit my place and do the service as he told.
Thanks stephen for valuable suggestion and timely help.
Regards
Baskar

Stephen

3/23/2015 05:55:10 pm

Hi Baskar, Glad to hear that! Hope his solution will solve the problem and give you satisfaction. Regards, Stephen

Baskar

4/1/2015 08:26:20 pm

Dear Stephen, At last My Split A/c got Serviced by Viswasam day before yesterday and yesterday. Initial he diagnosed that the air conditioner to be cleaned by removing the indoor unit. Then service person Prabhu cleaned the indoor unit by separating each unit of the indoor unit and re-fixed the indoor unit and checked for cooling. But the Cooling was not that much. He checked the outdoor unit but the compressor was working, but the fan was not working he changed the Capacitor of Fan but the still the problem persisted. Then finally he told that fan to be checked at service centre, he removed the fan and took to service centre and rectified the starting winding of the fan and refitted the fan at the outdoor unit. The Split A/c was cooling to my expectation. I paid Rs.1000+900 for fan rewinding to service person. Due to Stephen sharing his experience had saved me Rs.50000/- else I had would purchasd a New A/c of O -General 1.5 Ton. I once again thank u for timely help. Baskar /Choolai.

Mubi

3/22/2017 05:44:31 am

Hi. My split ac of 1.5 tonne was out of cooling. Needed a gas refill. So we called on the guys and they came to fill it. It took around 10min to fill it from a small cylinder the size of a water jug. There is cooling now. Can i be sure that they have filled it and not cheated me by filling it little?

v.pardhasaradhy

3/24/2015 07:48:43 pm

I just got my assembled split ac filled up with gas. The mechanic took Rs 1500 . Is it reasonable . The process followed was exactly like mentioned above . Except that he took a mug full of water and added surf, and started applying the froth to the connections, may to see if there are any leakages. 2) He also replaced a capacitor which costed RS 1500 more. I was completely unaware of the price of a capacitor . I was expecting the price to be Rs 300-500. But rs 1500 was bit too much , i thought.regards pardhasaradhy

Baskar

3/25/2015 03:19:23 pm

Dear Pardhasaradhy, The Gas Charging is reasonable for Rs.1500 and capacitor charges is more. Fan Capacitor cost Rs.75 only But another Bigger Capacitor Cost Rs.250-350 range He had over charged in the case of capacitor. If are not aware about the Capacitor you could told I would purchase and give to you. Thanks and happy summer for pleasant cooling..

Regards
Baskar

Akshay R Kamath

9/20/2015 08:02:14 am

Hi Baskar. I have a 1.5 ton Window AC - my technician with whom I have an AMC mentioned that a Capacitor needs to be changed (He had not specified anything more) and is charging me Rs.1500 for it. Is that reasonable...are there any specifics you can give me about the Capacitor so that I can look it up for prices?

Baskar

3/27/2015 03:34:36 pm

Dear Pardhasaradhy, The cost of refilling Gas is Rs.1500 but the Mechanic had over charged for the Capacitor, Its actual cost is Rs. 250-350 only. If you do not know the rate, then you could tell I would purchase and give to it. Baskar

Mari

7/12/2017 10:47:26 pm

50mfd capacitor Rs 180 only

LAP

4/12/2015 06:24:15 pm

Very good info.

B. SHANKAR

4/21/2015 09:21:08 pm

My Onida One Ton Split AC was purchased in March 2008. Over the Last Week I have noticed that its cooling capacity is steadily decreasing. Previously I used to run the AC on 26 Degree and Felt Comfortable. But Now Even while running it on 18 Degrees, I am unable to get the Comfort level of cooling. Does my AC need a Gas recharge ? Kindly advice

Baskar

4/23/2015 09:12:26 pm

Dear Shankar, As per your statement that the cooling is gradually decreasing... your electricity bill is gradually increasing... Before you pay higher bill Please get in touch with Mr. Viswasam from Ashwyin Aircon, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35. Mobile no. 9380003747. for getting service done by his people. 1. As per my opinion the A/c indoor unit is need to be cleaned by removing the unit and water servicing and cleaning the filters (ie Evaporator Coil) and then clean the outdoor Condenser coil - cleaning the dust and debris. Check the cooling capacity of the unit. If it is found ok. Else the Ac needs a Gas recharge / Top-up. Before Top-up please check A/c Gas Pressure while the unit is running. If it is 65 to 75 Psi no need of gas charging. If the range is 20 to 55 PSI then it is sure you need a Gas recharging. Please contact the Viswasam for servicing the A/c
Thanks u, Baskar

Ramakrishna

4/25/2015 12:40:30 pm

Any estimate of how much the cost will be for replacing the entire outdoor unit coil? my outdoor unit ( samsung 1.5ton) - having aluminium coil was ravaged by pigeons recently & has caused a gas leak. service person has asked me to replace it with copper coil. any comments/suggestions?

Baskar

4/27/2015 09:46:51 pm

Dear Ramakrishna, I had Checked with authorized Samsung A/c person for the outdoor unit the cost of replacing the condenser coil is Rs.7000 + Plus service charges (i.e. Aluminium coil), Since the machine came with aluminium coil you have to replace with Aluminium coil, If you are trying to fit copper Condenser coil then it is your risk of compressor getting heated up…….. Then the outdoor fan needed to be changed simultaneously..... So that it matches with the copper coil and compressor.
If you are buying the same at the local market the condenser coil ranges from Rs 3500 to 5000 approximately...... check with Local dealer about the condenser coil. Please check the gas leakage after fitting the outdoor coil completely and check the gas pressure before and after 3 months so that there is No Freon gas leakage. This will ensure that the machine is functioning smoothly and continuously without any damages to the compressor/Condenser coil/ workmen ship. Please get in touch with Mr. Viswasam from Ashwyin Aircon, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35. Mobile no. 9380003747. for getting service done. Thanks u Baskar

Ramakrishna

5/24/2015 04:48:24 pm

Thanks Bhaskar. Sorry i couldnt reply earlier as i was continuously travelling as well. I called up the guy you recommended & he did a neat job. I had to replace the outer coil ( aluminium to copper) & refill the gas. cost me 10K in all. He has tested the pressure again & filled the wall gaps with White cement.

Raj

5/19/2015 10:15:17 pm

Ours is LG 1.5, it was giving good cooling for 26 deg in prev house.

Recently we shifted our house and AC was installed by COOL CARE- Chindatripet for Rs.800+300(general service)

I had requested them to send some experienced technicians to install it, but they had sent learners. After installation, it was working not even a week, chillness went down, now in 18 deg, and it gives hot air.

I reported this issue to them, they checked and said, gas got leaked, Rs.2850 required to fix it.

I said installation was not done correctly, so it is your responsibility to fix it. They seem did not respond to me.....
Please beware of these....
I am looking for a right technician to get this fixed. Just wanted to share mine….
The blog is very informative…. Thanks

Baskar

5/24/2015 11:11:20 pm

Dea Raj, The article mentioned in the Website is good enough know about the rates and experience technician in carry out an A/c work. He should be all-rounder to carry out the work. But you had mentioned about a person who had less experience in carry out work. So you made a loss of Rs.2850. I generally cross check with people who are talented in carryout the work and rates also. Please get in touch with Mr. Viswasam from Ashwyin Aircon, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35. Mobile no. 9380003747. for getting service done. Please check the gas pressure before and after filling the Freon gas and also confirm there is no gas leakage by using the Soap solution, this ensure there is No gas leakage in the A/c System and workmen ship of service engineer who attend the A/c. thanks u Baskar,

abiraman

5/26/2015 07:06:27 pm

Hi, our whirlpool 1.5ton a/c, which we already filled with gas, quite 2 yrs back has now problem in cooling..my doubt is, is there any another problem like leakage or sumthing else.. as my father always uses fan aswell as A/c both. on 22 deg.....can u refer a good tech ....so that i can make a service.... thank you..asap

BASKAR

5/28/2015 11:56:19 pm

Dear Abiraman, As per your statement that the cooling is gradually decreased in whirlpool 1.5 Ton A/c.
1. Let me know whether this 2 year any cleaning of filters & removal of dust/debris is done at the outdoor / indoor unit periodically 4 times in a year. If not then the indoor unit is water serviced with higher pressure water to remove the dust and fungus in the coil and clean the filter.
2. Fan is not used when the a/c is running. Because the cool air from the a/c is pushed to all sides of the room by the help of the fan and cool air become slightly hotter with environment in the room.
3. Leaking of gas is checked with the help outdoor unit running. If it is 65 to 75 Psi no need of gas charging. If the range is 20 to 55 PSI then it is sure you need a Gas recharging.
4. Please get in touch with Mr. Viswasam from Ashwyin Aircon, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35. Mobile no. 9380003747. to do general check up and servicing of the whirlpool A/c who is relable. Thanks for writing to us. Thanks u Baskar/ Choolai.

BASKAR

6/1/2015 06:37:12 pm

Dear Abiraman, As per your statement that the cooling is gradually decreased in whirlpool 1.5 Ton A/c
1. Let me know whether this 2 year any cleaning of filters & removal of dust/debris is done at the outdoor / indoor unit periodically 4 times in a year. If not then the indoor unit is water serviced with higher pressure water to remove the dust and fungus in the coil and clean the filter.
2. Fan is not used when the a/c is running. Because the cool air from the a/c is pushed to all sides of the room by the help of the fan and cool air become slightly hotter with environment.
3. Leaking of gas is checked with the help outdoor unit running. If it is 65 to 75 Psi no need of gas charging. If the range is 20 to 55 PSI then it is sure you need a Gas recharging.
4. Please get in touch with Mr. Viswasam from Ashwyin Aircon, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35. Mobile no. 9380003747. to do general check up and servicing of the whirlpool A/c who is relable. Thanks for writing to us. Thanks u Baskar/ Choolai.

Nick

6/9/2015 11:36:53 am

//Urgent//

1) How many PSI gas to be filled in 1.5t samsung window ac compressor/

2) What is the difference between the below two models of samsung 1.5T window ac compressors
A)UR8B180DTAEH
B)UR8D165JHDEH

Rgrds
Nick

surinder dhiman

6/9/2015 04:13:16 pm

i have one ton ac just purchsed 1.5 year back,its gas jave leaked.voltas has refused to do amc due to above reason.just need advise.one howm much psi should be there in one ton.i have got gas filled by local vendor.but its not giving cooling.pls guide.is there any good ac mechanic near janakpuri delhi.

surinder dhiman

6/9/2015 05:40:03 pm

i have one ton voltas ac..so how much psi is recommended for the same.not cooling,reason,oudoor unit is serviced,gas is filled ...still find cooling not good.

Baskar

7/6/2015 11:08:05 pm

Dear Surinder Dhiman, How old is your One ton Voltas A/c. If it is more than 5 year then replace with exchange offer in the prevailing market. else you can check the gas in the unit for any leakage in the condensor or evaporator coil with help of good mechanic. Lessor quantity of gas would not cool the room instantly. But it takes more time to cool the room. Normally 70-75 Psi of gas is required. Thanks u Baskar

MAJIDKHAN

6/9/2015 08:13:33 pm

DEAR STIFFEN
I HAVE A A C PROBLEM THE HEIGHT DIFFRENCE BETWEEN INDOOR AND OUT DOOR UNIT IS 16 FEET. WILL IT BE ALLOW ?
MY A C IS WORKING ONLY UP TO 15 MINUTES AFTER 15 MINUTES THE COMPRESSOR IS SHUT DOWN BUT AIR CONDITIONERS IS WOKING FLOWINHG AIR BUT NO COOLING PLEASE DIRECT ME

Uma

6/12/2015 10:04:10 pm

Thank you so much for your helpful info. You have taken a lot of pains to provide useful into to others in need.

TEJAS link

6/15/2015 05:49:48 pm

Hey ... I just bought onida 1 ton Ac 2 months back...and it was Cooling fine... Just yesterday I had shifted that Ac to my new office...will it be necessary to refill the gas?? My mechanic says the gas lost which was in pipes needs to be refilled..kindly help

Baskar

7/6/2015 10:55:45 pm

Dear Tejas, As you state that the A/c was bought 2 month back and you had shifted the A/c to your office. 1. First what is the size of Room at office - if it is similar in size it is ok. But if the size of the room is slightly bigger then you have to think about higher capacity. 2. if the A/c unit was removed with help of A/c Mechanic at time dismantling and refitting. There is not need to fill the gas in the unit. A small quantity of gas would not affect the cooling immediately (2 month Old). thanks u Baskar

shiv

6/18/2015 11:05:51 pm

Hi, My Voltac Window AC stopped cooling all of a sudden? is it because of gas leakage, if yes then why did it happen all of a sudden? I thought the cooling goes down gradually in case of leakage.

Thanks, you are doing a great job.

naveen

7/4/2015 04:41:43 pm

I hv Haier window ac.mechanic told me to replace compressor which is under warranty .they are asking for gas charge which is likely to refill due to change compressor.so please suggest me that I hv to pay gas charge or not.
If yes then how much

Baskar

7/6/2015 10:41:14 pm

Dear Naveen, As you state that the Window A/c compressor needed to be changed. But before replacing the compressor. Find the Exact reason for the compressor failure and then decided to go or not. Gas charging now days people tend to charge the customer as per the gurantee or warranty statement and policy of the company. A full charging of A/c would Cost Around Rs.2000-2500 in local market please cross verify with the Haier. Thanks u Baskar

Baskar

7/13/2015 08:54:23 pm

Dear Naveen, if your window A/c is under warranty you could replace the compressor. But before replacing, please identify the reason for compressor worn out and eliminate the problem. Then replace the compressor. Normally gas charges are collected from the customer. Because the machine came out with filled Gas. Now the replacement done on your request (warranty and Guarantee for the parts only). Fully filling the entire unit might cost around Rs.2000 to 2500. Thanks u Baskar

Rajesh Gupta

7/6/2015 06:24:46 pm

My Window AC 1.5 T gas filling required, please provide Gas charge for filling

Baskar

7/6/2015 10:30:48 pm

Dear Rajesh Gupta, In Window Ac 1.5 T gas filling would be required when the A/c does not cool to our expectation. Intitally check A/c Gas Pressure while the unit is running. If it is 65 to 75 PSi no need of gas charging. If the range is 20 to 55 PSI then it is sure you need a Gas recharging. Top-up the unit with Gas charging Rs.900 for topup and full charging Rs.1500 to 2000. Please contact the Viswasam for servicing the A/c .Thanks u, Baskar

Rajesh Gupta

7/7/2015 05:36:25 pm

which GAS Filling required for 1.5T window AC

Rajesh Gupta

7/8/2015 06:10:17 pm

please provide contact number.
please confirm Gas filling after 19:00 hours.
gas filling after check leakage and remove leakage.

Baskar

7/13/2015 08:25:05 pm

Dear Rajesh Gupta, Please get in touch with Mr. Viswasam from Ashwyin Aircon, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35. Mobile no. 9380003747. for gas filling charges and servicing of the A/c who is relable. Check the Pressure after gas filling should be 65 to 75 Psi, depends on year of Sale of A/c and check with Leakage process also .Thanks for writing to us. Thanks u Baskar/ Choolai.

Raghu

10/2/2015 12:51:46 am

Hi All,

Request not to go for Videocon AC Purchase. I bought it 3 yrs back and till now spent Rs. 14,500 in the name of Gas Refill (twice Rs. 3500 each) and condensor coil replacement (Rs. 7500). Major issue with this brand is their Service, which is the worst I've ever seen. Both their Call Center and their Service Center employees provides the least help (as if they do it for you as free).

M A Khan

10/18/2015 02:06:12 am

Hello. I have done service to my LG 1 ton ac. Paid 2100/- for service and gas refilling. Is it ok.

LillianMoore link

1/13/2016 08:01:01 am

Wonderful Piece of information.

siva link

3/10/2016 05:22:11 pm

2 years back I have bought Samsung 3 * 1.5 ton Split A/c but from last one year the machine is giving enough cooling for my 10X12 bedroom.

I am not able to trace out the problem, could any one suggest me what might have happened exactly? what type of precautions I need to take in using the split A/c

Baskar

3/19/2016 02:00:55 am

Dear Siva, As you had purchased the A/c 2 years back, moreover the a/c is new, it would give enough cooling for your 10 x 12 bedroom, but now the cooling will be less because dust and debris inside and outside the will be there. so remove the indoor filter and outdoor condenser coil for a water wash with slightly with soap solution and clean with brush (available in the market). Secondly periodically the a/c unit is to be serviced by the technician for 4 or 5 times in a year. Then Check the cooling capacity of the Split A/c. Please write back to us in case clarification. Thanks u, Baskar/ Choolai

Baskar

3/29/2016 04:52:12 am

Dear Siva, All Brand New machine would give enough cooling for Room size 10 x 12 Bedroom intially for a year. Later on the cooling decrease because of Dust in the indoor /Out Door Unit/ Plastic fibre mesh/ evaporator/condensor unit clogged by dust. Please get in touch with Reliable service Engineer, and ask him to clean the outdoor unit and indoor unit with pressurised water, and remove the dust and drain pipe clogging etc.. Check the Cooling before and after the servicing is done.. you feel that you had bought an New A/c with same cooling effect would be there. Precautions - Check the service is done 4 times in a year for cooling experience. Thanks u Baskar/ Choolai

Baskar

4/4/2016 12:36:17 am

Dear Siva, Initially the service person is to see the A/c unit then decide whether to change the Aluminium coil / condenser. Intial go for a service cleaning then get the feedback and then decide about changing. Normally coil Around Rs. 7000 to 7500 Plus Gas filling Charges Rs.2500. The rate quoted is high make a Bargain and finalize it.
thank u Baskar/ choolai

Dinesh Kumar

3/11/2016 06:42:31 am

Hi friends,
I bought whirlpool 1 ton 3d technology Ac on Nov 2013.
Suddenly it got cooling problem.
I called to service center.they sent Ac mechanic who told me that, gas leaking problem.you should change aluminium coil,and should fill gas.total cost would be 7000 rupees for aluminium coil plus gas filling.
May know the genuine cost for aluminium coil, copper coil and Ac gas filling cost.
Please reply as soon as possible.

Thanks
Dinesh

BASKAR

3/29/2016 04:44:19 am

Dear Dinesh Kumar, Let me know how times the service is carried out from the year 2013-2016. Yearly 3 or 4 services is must, for an A/C to give sufficient cooling. Next what is PSI Pressure in the out door unit. If it is 65 to 75 PSi no need of gas charging. If the range is 20 to 55 PSI then it is sure you need a Gas recharging. Top-up the unit with Gas charging Rs.900 for topup and full charging Rs.1800 to 2200. If there is leakage do Soap Bubble test while the unit is running find out the leakage place and arrest the leakage by aluminium welding. Grey market Rs.3500 to 5000 alu. Coil. company charges Rs.7000 for alu. Coil. Thanks u, Baskar/choolai

bashir

3/14/2016 09:47:27 pm

i have 1 problem. split unit have 2 gas pipe 1 is very cool small another big pipe not cool. so pls let me know what is the problem.

Baskar

3/19/2016 01:53:27 am

Dear Dinesh Kumar, Initially check the gas leakage place in the aluminium coil. First leak test to be conducted. and aluminium welding to done then fill with the freon Gas. Aluminium coil cost around Rs. 4000 to 5000 and Gas recharges Rs.1800 to 2100. Secondly the servicing person should reliable to carry out the work.
else the people have a tendency just to fill the gas and collect the money without arresting the leakage.
Viswasam . Who is reliable person. . Thanks in advance and reply at [email protected] and write back how good the web page is?

Kamal

6/9/2016 11:52:26 am

i have onida 2 ton split ac .it is cooling but not feeling as sufficent.i cleand indoor outdoor both with coil but yet not good cooling what should i do i seen power ampire is 14 .is this need gas filling how much PSI maxmim i can fill for best cool please help me if u can please mail me

Kamal

6/9/2016 11:52:47 am

Jawahar Adityan

3/30/2016 11:19:05 am

Dear sir

My outdoor unit bursted with noise and black smoke .when an engineer from Samsung came and took that to his service centre.they identified compressor is gone so they will replace with free of cost and gas filling rs. 3500 and the outdoor coil is also fine and we need to pay rupees 7100 for the replacement.

Can viswasam carry out the same work of replacing coil..

I am planning to just get the compressor changed and planning for gas filling and coil replacement done by visuvasam.please advice me.

Thanks
Jawahar

Stephen

3/30/2016 11:23:13 pm

Hi Jawahar, I would suggest you to call Viswasam and get this clarified directly.

Regards, Stephen

Siva link

3/31/2016 01:15:24 am

I have called him yesterday and he told that they will charge 9000 if the coil needs to change and for gas filling they will charge 4500.

Sam

4/18/2016 02:08:11 am

Dear Sir

I purchased Hitachi 1.5 ton AC April 2015.
Today, suddenly AC is switched off after 2 mins and again on. Then off and on. What could be the problem. There is no problem in stabilizer.
Thanks
Sampath

nitin chandran

4/20/2016 07:30:50 pm

Hi my airconditioner is tripping when compressor runs. The mechanic says Ac is taking more load and try using 2 capacitors. How much does ac capacitor cost?
please suggest what should i do to prevent ac tripping
the circuit.

Praveen

4/25/2016 12:29:16 pm

Hello Bro. Stephen, I have Onida 1.5 ton ac. Once switched after 3-4 hours ice is getting formed inside the indoor unit and it is making ice break sound. Can you let me know the fault..

Muthukumar

5/11/2016 11:52:01 pm

I bought a LG 1.5 ton split AC. Just completed its one yr warranty. In the fourth month of its purchase when i switched on it use to trip down..it was taken to the company for compressor problem, replaced after one month and running fine. Now the cooling is so low and evident even in 18..I am afraid to call the dealer/ company again learning their huge charges..how to go about..any reasonable, reliable/efficient service person in chennai..pl suggest.

Shankar Banerjee

5/24/2016 09:31:58 am

Quite informative. Please tell in Kolkata where this gas can be purchased as most of these guys are not filling gas properly causing refilling soon. So I feel it's better to refill by ourselves. Please advise.

SENTHILMURUGAN

5/29/2016 04:49:58 am

Hi,
I bought New voltas ac one year back. Suddenly it was stoped cooling from 5 days before. I reached local technician and he filled gas and changed dummy(gas point mouth) with copper bolts. Gas psi is arrount 65 in 1 ton a.c.. next day I am facing same issue. Please suggest. Already I spent 3 k (1. 5 +1. 5 rs)😥

Arun

6/2/2016 03:38:38 am

I bought a LG 1.5 ton split AC two years ago. When I contact to Viveks customer care, they sent one service engineer and he told there is gas league and charged me Rs.600 with out doing anything.
Then told me that they will send the another person take unit into shop to arrest the league and refilling that would comes around 3500 aprx. Then I checked with another service engineer and he told me that I need to change the condenser coil since it got damaged. So, told me that coil+ gas refilling + arrest leakage.

Pls advice me how do I proceed on this.

Dr. Mrinal Sinha

6/11/2016 10:30:32 am

I too have a LG split AC. Call up the person and get AMC done for around Rs. 2200for one year. That will cover everything.

Amit link

6/9/2016 11:55:21 am

Sir i have onida 2 ton split ac .it is cooling but not feeling as sufficent.i cleand indoor outdoor both with coil but yet not good cooling what should i do i seen power ampire is 14 .is this need gas filling how much PSI maxmim i can fill for best cool please help me if u can please mail me

Siva

10/6/2016 05:12:05 pm

Five months back my blue star ac was gas filled and it start loosing cooling gradually... wat reason could be

Ramnarayan Natarajan

10/27/2016 12:07:09 pm

Very good website and especially on this topic of AC maintenance. In Singapore when I was there for split AC they really do a thorough job of servicing AC they dismantle entirely the indoor unit clean it up thoroughly water wash with soap and leave it dry. And then same with the compressor and they check leakages with foam and then if there is they'll arrest it and they top it up with refrigerant gas. But in India in the name of AC servicing what they do is clean air filters and charge ₹575 (Samsung) and then go. Today a technician came and did a thorough check of indoor just dismantled and used a waste cloth and a paint brush wiped off dust and grime as far as he can reach and manage to clear off. Air filter I wash regularly so as it was clean he didn't bother to even touch it. Then he put back the indoor unit. Then outside usually in India compressor they won't touch or wash or open and check. They just use a meter say gas level 15 point too low must be 65-75 then normal and can't top up to 100 compressor will burst. Ans then mine today was 15 so he did top up. Then I asked whether any leakage he said no. He said overall indoor outdoor unit dismantle bring to service center and check will cost about 11k for arresting leakage and all that and said for my unit all ok no need that level. Finally the billing part came he said Samsung India official gas charging rate is 1700 but then without bill can reduce Price. He said servicing cost usual can't discount that is 575. And for gas he said give me 925 last and best and rounded off to 1500. Is this a rip off? Am from Coimbatore. I have one Samsung 1.5ton ac and 3 daikin 1.5 ton ac new units installed. Usually 6 months once only I service but now seems like if usage is regular 3 months once better considering dust accumulation in India.

raj

11/20/2016 12:41:02 am

My 1ton lg ac which is of 3yrs old started reducing cooling capacity from last 6 months .I did approached a technician and he told that since this is the aluminium coil ..he told that this should have leakage and cannot be repaired.shoul replac with copper coil and will cost around 7k.request your advice.

Michael Rodricks

1/27/2017 06:49:59 am

I want full chart of all details of ad repairs and they servicing prices in Indian currency bro ....send me the details on my number 8983499154 if u have any details ...where can I get it please suggest me something where will I get it

Jai M

3/25/2017 01:36:24 am

If your AC is short on gas and is not cooling your room enough .... and u for some reason are unable to call the service guy immediately - Then don't put your AC on 16 for better cooling but rather put it on higher side .... like 25-27. The reason for this is - when gas is less, it forms a sheet of ice on the coils which acts as an insulation and room doesn't cool ... but when u raise the temperature setting to 26 -27-28, the ice disappears and the air starts cooling from the coils. You can see this for yourself - ice formation on the coil inside the AC indoor unit is a sign of short gas.

sohan

4/6/2017 11:36:22 am

what is the ideal pressure of 1 ton inverter ac

Baskar

4/8/2017 02:02:45 am

Dear Sohan, Welcome to this web site the wonder full piece of information is available for A/c. The Ideal Pressure for 1 Tone A/c Inverter is 65 to 75 PSI. (refer your manual came with the A/c)

Regards
Baskar/choolai

Yuvaraj

4/24/2017 03:06:41 am

Surya

5/25/2017 10:34:30 pm

Great article

Ozain

5/31/2017 10:14:06 am

hi. i have a Haier split ac HSU-18LXA03ZA i recently refilled gas,
my mechanic filled gas 55psi is it enough or not THANKS

Renuga Nanjappan

8/28/2017 10:17:09 pm

Need a reliable Gas Maintanence guys near Vandalur. I am having Whirlpool ACs which gets to cooling problem and gas leak frequently.

Now Service guys asking to try coil change and asking 7000. Please advice

akhil

9/21/2017 10:23:08 am

my 2 ton panasonic AC stopped working. mechanic from company says power supply of the unit needs replacement . he quoted price Rs 6500/- for new power supply and Rs400/- labour charges. Rs 400/- is ok but can anybody enlighten me about the cost of power supply. does it really cost this much?

Vaidy

2/14/2018 08:42:32 am

Stephen, Thanks for the info. I'll call Viswasam to look @ my OG 1 Ton Window AC. Hope it works out good.

VAIDYANATH

2/16/2018 02:07:33 am

Stephen, I got Mr. Viswasam to set right my 1 Ton O'General Window AC. He came over to my place this morning and did a top class, thorough job, I would say even better than the so called "Co. Auth. Serv. Centre"!! His charges were very reasonable. I've promised to pass on his contact. Thanks.

Stephen

2/16/2018 03:58:46 am

Hi Vaidy,

Glad that he was able to resolve your AC's problem at a reasonable cost. More than his expertise I like his honesty, he never promises a Taj Mahal and deliver a hut. Thanks for your willingness to refer him to your friends.

Arun

3/15/2018 06:21:17 am

A fundamental question. What is difference between Gas Refill and Gas Top up ?

Hi, I have a 4 year old 1.5 ton voltas split AC. The compressor has stopped working and I called a local mechanic. After his inspection he found out the outer blade has been damaged and gas has to be refilled due to leakage. He said this could be because

6/5/2018 05:28:15 am

Please help me with the actual estimate to fix 1.5 ton split AC

Aarthy

7/29/2018 11:33:59 am

Hi Mr Stephen,

Can you let me how much Mr. Viswasam charges for visiting/inspecting the a/c?

Farook

5/16/2019 08:51:22 am

Hi Stephen,

Can you suggest some one in ayanavaram area for doing service for my 1.5 ton carriers Split AC like completely remove and clean the indoor unit and top up the gas . Kindly let me know what will be reasonable price for it too . Thanks and waiting for your reply.

Munna Kkr

9/12/2019 12:22:28 am

But in LG dual inverter jst with in 2 years I got gas leak age problem, when I called to LGserivce center they told for checkup they charged rs.450, if they do service rs650,in case leakage is in Inner unit rs6500, or any other leak ages rs8500. Without transport charges. I really shocked with their rates.. But finally decided serciced my AC with local ac servicers I called them they came and did service they charged rs3000. Prblm is jst gas filling finally my problem is solved with less cost... Plz guys dnt depend on company service centers they charged high cost for less service (AC without warrent)

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