NEW DELHI: Daikin's published residential split AC installation rate is Rs 1,770 per unit including GST. Extra refrigerant piping is listed at Rs 1,298 per metre, while a standard L-type outdoor-unit stand costs Rs 944. These are separate line items, so the basic installation figure is not a complete quotation for every home.
| Published installation or accessory item | Unit | Price including GST |
|---|---|---|
| Split AC installation | Per unit | Rs 1,770 |
| Site inspection | Per unit | Rs 472 |
| Extra refrigerant piping | Per metre | Rs 1,298 |
| Power cable, 3-core, 2.5 sq mm | Per metre | Rs 177 |
| Interconnect cable, 4-core, 1.5 sq mm | Per metre | Rs 212 |
| Soft drain pipe | Per metre | Rs 118 |
| Hard drain pipe | Per metre | Rs 142 |
| Nitrogen pressure testing | Per unit | Rs 708 |
| Split AC dismantling | Per unit | Rs 708 |
| Standard L-type stand | Per unit | Rs 944 |
| Fitting customer-supplied L-type stand | Per unit | Rs 354 |
| Window AC dismantling | Per unit | Rs 413 |
| Window AC reinstallation | Per unit | Rs 590 |
Price as of 26 October 2026, 14:21 IST. The FAQ says this schedule took effect on 1 March 2026 and remains valid until rescinded. The table reproduces its tax-inclusive figures, including the amounts displayed for cable and drain pipe, without independently changing their rounding.
Read the quotation as a list of work
Daikin's standard scope includes mounting the indoor unit, positioning the outdoor unit, connecting the supplied piping and wiring, vacuuming the pipework, commissioning and a demonstration. Electrical work, civil work and additional materials fall outside that basic scope. The published scope is therefore the starting point for discussing the actual site.
A useful written quotation would identify which materials are already supplied and which will be added. For a metre-based item, it should state the measured quantity as well as the rate. For work charged per unit, it should identify the task. That gives the household a document it can compare with the completed installation.
The stand and stand-fitting entries deserve particular attention. They describe different things. A customer supplying a stand should ask the installer to identify the fitting line, while a quotation that includes a new stand should state what is being supplied. An unexplained total makes that distinction difficult to check afterwards.
Keep the installation record with the warranty
Daikin's warranty conditions say installation by someone other than its authorised dealer or representative can void coverage. The company also asks the original purchaser to preserve the invoice and completed warranty card for service verification. These requirements make the installation record part of the appliance's ownership paperwork.
For high-wall inverter ACs, the warranty page specifies an initial 12 months, followed by additional periods for the PCB and compressor, subject to its conditions. The extended PCB provision excludes handling and fitting charges, while extended compressor coverage excludes associated gas, labour and transport costs. Component protection therefore does not necessarily remove every service charge.
When moving an existing AC, the same warranty page directs the original purchaser to an authorised representative for installation alterations. It places shifting-related costs on the purchaser. A relocation quotation should consequently describe both removal and installation work, rather than treating a move as an ordinary warranty repair.
Separate installation, faults and routine care
Daikin's product-care guidance recommends cleaning air filters every two weeks and having periodic maintenance performed by a qualified technician. It also advises keeping indoor and outdoor airflow paths clear. These are ongoing care tasks, separate from the work involved in fitting a newly delivered unit.
The care page identifies clogged filters, blocked airflow, temperature settings and an incorrect operating mode as checks when cooling seems poor. That gives an owner a useful way to describe a complaint accurately. It does not require the owner to dismantle the appliance or diagnose electrical components.
For a service discussion, keep the model, invoice and description of the problem together. Daikin's official support page lists 011-40319300 and 1860 180 3900 for air-conditioning assistance. A written estimate identifying covered parts and chargeable work would make any later approval more concrete.
Use the correct brand's terms
Our related guides explain LG washing-machine warranty coverage, Samsung warranty conditions and Samsung refrigerator prices. Each concerns a different product or brand; none replaces Daikin's installation schedule or the warranty supplied with an individual AC.
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