"Gas khatam ho gayi" is the most common AC call in summer, and gas filling is where customers most suspect overcharging. AC gas filling charges built the same way every time, and explained, win trust. Here is the method with an illustrative example; figures are not market rates. Handle refrigerants as the maker and the law require.
AC gas filling charges: what goes into the price
- Refrigerant type: R32, R410A, R22 and others differ in cost and handling
- Quantity: top-up or full charge, by weight, as per the unit's nameplate
- Leak test and repair: finding and brazing or replacing the leaking part
- Vacuum and charging time
- Travel and visiting charge
- Overhead and margin
Worked example (illustrative, not a market rate)
A 1.5 ton split AC, leak at the flare joint, full charge:
- Leak test and flare repair: Rs 500
- Vacuum and charging labour: Rs 600
- Refrigerant, weighed: Rs 1,200
- Travel share: Rs 200
- Cost Rs 2,500; with a 30% margin, about Rs 3,250
Do it right, then show it
- Check the complaint: is it really low gas, or a dirty coil or faulty fan?
- Leak test; repair the leak.
- Vacuum, charge by weight, check pressures and outlet temperature.
- Record readings and gas quantity on the job card; show the customer.
Gas and AMCs
For AMC customers, say in the plan whether gas is included and up to what limit. See AC AMC charges and the AC AMC quotation format.
Same rate, every technician
When each technician quotes gas jobs differently, customers notice. ServicePilot's AC template sets up services and rates once, and each job records the work and readings. Use the AC service job card format for the record.
