AC Service Charges in Lahore: 2026 Price List
AC service charges in Lahore start at Rs 2,500 for a 1 or 1.5 ton split AC and Rs 3,000 for a 2 ton unit. That's a full wash of the indoor and outdoor unit with gas pressure and electrical checks. Gas refilling, repairs and fitting are separate jobs with their own prices, and that's where most of the confusion (and most of the overcharging) happens.
Below is our full price list, what each job actually includes, and the questions to ask any technician before they open your AC.
AC service charges in Lahore: full 2026 price list
These are the prices we charge across Lahore. They're a guide; we confirm the exact figure after seeing the unit and before any work starts.
| Job | 1 / 1.5 ton split AC | 2 ton split AC |
|---|---|---|
| AC service and cleaning | Rs 2,500 – 3,000 | Rs 3,000 – 3,500 |
| Gas refill (with leak check) | Rs 4,500 – 6,500 | Rs 5,500 – 7,500 |
| AC installation / fitting | Rs 3,000 | Rs 3,500 |
Repair prices depend on the fault rather than the tonnage:
| Repair | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic repair (capacitor, wiring, sensor) | Rs 2,000 – 3,500 |
| AC kit (PCB) repair | Rs 3,000 – 6,000 |
| Inverter IC repair | Rs 4,000 – 8,000 |
| Compressor repair | Rs 5,000 – 12,000 |
| Compressor replacement | Rs 15,000 – 35,000 |
First time booking a fitting with us? There's Rs 500 off AC installation.
What you get for Rs 2,500
"AC service" means different things to different technicians. Some spray the front filter, wipe the panel and leave in 15 minutes. That isn't a service. Ours covers:
- Indoor coil wash with a cover bag, so the water doesn't run down your wall
- Outdoor unit fin and fan wash
- Filter cleaning
- Drain pipe and tray flush (the usual cause of water dripping inside the room)
- Gas pressure check
- Capacitor, wiring and terminal check
- Fan motor and blower check
- A cooling test at the outlet once everything's back together
A proper job takes 45 minutes to an hour per split unit. If someone's done in fifteen, the outdoor unit probably wasn't touched, and that's the half that gets the worst of Lahore's dust.
Why one quote is Rs 1,500 and another is Rs 3,000
You'll see cheaper numbers on Facebook and WhatsApp. Usually the difference is one of these:
Dry service vs full wash
A dry service is a blower and a brush. It moves surface dust around. A full wash with water and coil cleaner is what actually clears the fins, and it's what brings cooling back after a dusty spring.
The outdoor unit gets skipped
On a rooftop or a high wall bracket, the outdoor unit is the hard part. Low quotes often quietly leave it out.
The gas "top-up" upsell
This one costs people the most. A technician quotes low for the service, then says the gas is low and adds a refill. Here's the thing: an AC doesn't use up gas. If the pressure is low, there's a leak. Refilling without finding the leak means you'll pay again next season, and running on low gas in the meantime can overheat the compressor, which is the most expensive repair on the list above.
We check gas pressure as part of every service. If it's low, we find and repair the leak first, then refill. More on that in our AC gas refill price guide.
What makes AC service cost more
The table covers a standard split AC with normal access. These push the price up, and we'll tell you before starting if any apply:
- Access. Outdoor units on rooftops, high walls or behind grills take longer to reach and wash safely.
- Very dirty units. An AC that's gone three summers without a wash needs more time and chemical.
- Inverter models. The service itself is the same, but diagnosing a fault on an inverter board takes more checking.
- Extra pipe on installation. Standard fitting covers a normal pipe run. Longer runs, new wall cores or brackets are quoted separately.
- Shifting an AC. Removing a unit from one house and fitting it in another is quoted as its own job.
- Parts. A capacitor, fan motor or kit is extra, on top of the visit.
Inverter AC service charges
Servicing an inverter AC costs the same as a regular split of the same size: the coils, filters and drain are identical. Where inverter ACs cost more is repair. An inverter board or IC fault runs Rs 4,000 to 8,000, against Rs 3,000 to 6,000 for a normal kit. If your inverter AC shows an error code, look it up first. Our Haier error code guide covers the common ones.
When to book (and save)
March and early April. By May, every technician in Lahore is booked out and you can be waiting days with no cooling. Servicing before the heat also means you find a weak capacitor or slow leak while it's still cheap to fix. If your AC runs hard all summer, a second wash mid-season is worth it. See our AC service schedule for a simple plan.
Five questions to ask before anyone opens your AC
- Is the outdoor unit included in that price?
- Is it a water wash or a dry service?
- If the gas is low, will you find the leak before refilling?
- Which gas does my AC take? (R32, R410A or R22. It's printed on the outdoor unit label. Mixing gases damages the compressor.)
- Will you confirm the full price before you start?
Any honest technician will answer all five without hesitating. We're happy to on the phone: call 0321-1406164 or send a WhatsApp before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does AC service cost in Lahore?
A full service and wash costs Rs 2,500 to 3,000 for a 1 or 1.5 ton split AC and Rs 3,000 to 3,500 for a 2 ton unit. Gas refilling, parts and repairs are charged separately, and we confirm the price before starting.
How much is an AC gas refill in Lahore?
Rs 4,500 to 6,500 for a 1 or 1.5 ton AC and Rs 5,500 to 7,500 for 2 ton, including a leak check. The final price depends on the gas type and how much is needed.
What are AC installation charges in Lahore?
Split AC fitting is Rs 3,000 for 1 or 1.5 ton and Rs 3,500 for 2 ton, covering a normal pipe run, vacuuming and leak testing. Extra copper pipe, brackets and difficult access are quoted separately.
Does AC service include gas refilling?
No. Gas pressure is checked during the service. If it's low there is a leak, which should be found and repaired before refilling. That's a separate charge.
Is inverter AC service more expensive?
Servicing costs the same as a regular split AC of the same size. Inverter repairs, such as board or IC faults, cost more than repairs on non-inverter units.
How often should I get my AC serviced in Lahore?
At least once a year, before summer. ACs that run most of the day, or sit in dusty areas, benefit from a second service in the middle of the season.
Need help in Lahore? See our AC Service & Cleaning in Lahore page or call 0321-1406164.
