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Air Conditioning Charges in Sri Lanka (2026)
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Indicative 2026 rates for Colombo and the suburbs, based on Snapwerks quotes and published Sri Lankan market data. Outstation districts usually run 10-20% lower on labour. Expect the top of each range during the Avurudu rush in March and April and at the start of the monsoon. Always get the scope and the price in writing before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does AC servicing cost in Sri Lanka?
A routine service with a chemical wash costs Rs 3,500 to Rs 7,500 per split unit in 2026. Inspection or call-out for one or two units is usually Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500, and is often waived if you go ahead with the work. Annual contracts covering two or three visits per unit are cheaper per visit.
2. What does an AC gas refill cost in Colombo?
A gas refill costs roughly Rs 8,000 to Rs 20,000 per unit, depending on the refrigerant and the capacity. R32 and R410a cost more than the older R22. Important: gas does not get used up. If a unit needs regassing, it has a leak, and a technician should find and repair it before charging you for gas again.
3. How much to install a new split air conditioner?
Installing a 12,000 BTU split unit with a standard pipe run costs Rs 18,000 to Rs 35,000 in labour and materials, excluding the unit itself. Longer copper runs, core drilling through concrete, high-level outdoor mounting or a new dedicated circuit all add to it.
4. How often should an air conditioner be serviced in Sri Lanka?
Every six months for most homes, and every four to six months if you are within a couple of kilometres of the coast in Colombo, Moratuwa, Negombo or Galle, where salt air attacks the outdoor coil. Heavy dust from road works or construction nearby is another reason to shorten the interval.
5. Why is my AC not cooling even though it runs?
The usual causes, in order, are a clogged filter or evaporator coil, a blocked condensate drain, a dirty outdoor coil, then low refrigerant from a leak, and finally a failing capacitor or compressor. A chemical wash at Rs 3,500 to Rs 7,500 fixes the first three. A compressor replacement at Rs 35,000 to Rs 95,000 is the point at which replacing the whole unit deserves a look.
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