AC Repair in Islamabad: Cost, Common Problems and When to Call a Technician

Every summer, AC technicians in Islamabad and Rawalpindi get booked for days. If your AC stops cooling in June, you can wait a week. Here is how to avoid that, and how to know what a fair repair looks like.

Common AC problems

• Not cooling: Usually low gas, a dirty filter or a weak capacitor.
• Water dripping inside: A blocked drain pipe. This is a quick fix.
• Loud noise: Loose fan, worn bearings or a compressor issue.
• AC turns off by itself: Overheating, a faulty sensor or a voltage problem.
• High electricity bill: A dirty coil or low gas makes the compressor run longer.

Typical costs (approximate)

• General service and cleaning: PKR 2,500 to 4,000 per unit
• Gas refill: PKR 4,000 to 9,000 depending on gas type and tonnage
• Capacitor replacement: PKR 1,500 to 3,500
• Compressor replacement: the most expensive repair, so get a second opinion first

How to avoid being overcharged

1. Ask for the fault in plain words before work starts.
2. Ask for the price of parts and labour separately.
3. If told “compressor is dead”, ask them to show the amps reading.
4. Never pay for gas without seeing the gauge.

Service before summer

Book a service in March or April. Filters and coils get cleaned, small faults are found early, and you avoid the May rush.

Message us on WhatsApp at 0348 1122333 or book online. We give a price before we start.