--- title: "AC Gas Filling Charges: How to Price | ServicePilot" description: "AC gas filling charges for AC service firms: how to price a top-up or full charge by refrigerant, tonnage and leak repair, with a worked example and checklist." url: https://servicepilot.in/blog/ac-service/ac-gas-filling-charges/ canonical: https://servicepilot.in/blog/ac-service/ac-gas-filling-charges/ site: ServicePilot section: Blog articles updated: 2026-10-30 keywords: "AC gas filling charges" language: en-IN --- AC & HVAC Service # AC Gas Filling Charges: How AC Service Firms Should Price By the ServicePilot Team ยท Published 30-10-2026 Photo by [Joel Muniz](https://unsplash.com/photos/8RbiLgfqoqQ?utm_source=servicepilot.in&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=servicepilot.in&utm_medium=referral) AC gas filling charges should be built from the refrigerant type and quantity (R32, R410A, R22 and others cost differently), whether it is a top-up or a full charge after leak repair, the leak test and repair work, labour time, travel and margin. Always find and fix the leak before charging, weigh the refrigerant, and show the customer what was done. "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](https://servicepilot.in/blog/ac-service/ac-amc-charges/) and the [AC AMC quotation format](https://servicepilot.in/blog/ac-service/ac-amc-quotation-format/). ## Same rate, every technician When each technician quotes gas jobs differently, customers notice. ServicePilot's [AC template](https://servicepilot.in/industries/ac-and-appliance-service/) sets up services and rates once, and each [job](https://servicepilot.in/features/jobs-and-scheduling/) records the work and readings. Use the [AC service job card format](https://servicepilot.in/blog/ac-service/ac-service-job-card-format/) for the record. [In ServicePilot See AC service management software in ServicePilot How ServicePilot handles this for your business, with a free demo.](https://servicepilot.in/industries/ac-and-appliance-service/) Frequently asked questions ## Questions people ask **Q: What are typical AC gas filling charges?** A: They vary by refrigerant, tonnage, city and whether a leak is repaired. Work from your own costs; the example here is illustrative, not a market rate. **Q: Top-up or full charge?** A: A full charge after a leak repair and vacuum is the correct method for most systems; some refrigerant blends must not be topped up. Follow the maker. **Q: Why fix the leak first?** A: Without a repair, the gas escapes again and the customer calls back angry. Leak test and repair, then charge. **Q: Should gas be included in an AMC?** A: Only in a comprehensive plan with a limit. State it in the quote. ## Related articles [AC & HVAC Service AC Installation Charges: Standard Price and Extras AC installation charges for AC service firms: standard split and window installation, copper pipe per foot, stands, drilling, extras and a worked price example. 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