LG AC Installation Charges 2026: Official Rate Card

LG AC installation charges in India are set by LG's own price charter (with effect from February 2026): ₹1,199 to install a split AC and ₹500 for a window AC, with dismantling at ₹500 and ₹400. Extra copper pipe, wiring, drain pipe and an outdoor bracket are billed per metre or per unit, and taxes are added on top.

That headline figure is only the start of the bill. First-time LG Electronics buyers can be surprised when the installer's slip shows three or four extra lines for copper tubing, a wall bracket and power cable. This guide restates every line of the charter in plain English, adds up four realistic bills, lists what the standard job leaves out, and gives you a line-by-line checklist so you can question anything that does not match. All figures below come from LG's RAC installation price charter, which LG says may change without prior notice, so treat them as indicative and confirm before the technician starts work. For how LG compares with other makes, see our overview of AC installation service charges across brands.

LG AC installation charges at a glance (2026 charter)

LG publishes one rate for each type of room air conditioner. A split-system air conditioner has an indoor unit on your wall and an outdoor unit (ODU) outside, joined by refrigerant pipes, so it takes longer to fit than a window air conditioner, which sits in one opening as a single box. The charter reflects that difference.

Source: LG RAC installation price charter, w.e.f. February 2026, opened 18 October 2026. Taxes extra; charges indicative and subject to change.

Two points deserve attention. First, the 30-day line is quoted here exactly as LG prints it. The charter does not say what rate applies after 30 days, so if your AC has been sitting in its carton for longer than a month, ask LG for the applicable charge before you book rather than assuming either a higher or a lower figure. Second, the ₹1,199 is a labour figure for a standard job. It does not include the extra materials described in the next section, and LG notes that taxes are additional. We deliberately do not quote a Goods and Services Tax percentage here; ask for the tax to be shown as a separate line on your invoice.

LG's separate installation and service guide also says installation is "often chargeable" unless it was part of a promotional offer when you bought the unit, and that prices can vary by city, model and installation complexity, with metro and high-rise jobs sometimes costing more. So the honest answer to "is LG AC installation free?" is: only if your purchase offer explicitly says so. Keep that offer in writing.

Extra material and labour: the per-metre add-ons

This is where most of the difference between a ₹1,199 quote and a ₹4,000+ bill comes from. The table below restates the extra-material lines from the charter's inverter AC column (models with an inverter compressor), with the unit LG uses for each.

Source: LG RAC installation price charter (inverter AC column), w.e.f. February 2026. Indicative; taxes extra.

Copper piping and vinyl tape

Copper tubing carries the refrigerant between the indoor and outdoor units. LG's split AC range page mentions R32 refrigerant, and the pipe must be insulated so it does not sweat or lose cooling on the way. At ₹1,050 per running metre, copper is the single biggest add-on, which is why the distance between indoor and outdoor units matters so much. The charter also says there is no extra labour charge for installing the extra material you buy from LG; the per-metre price already covers fitting it.

Power cord, drain pipe and bracket

If the socket or MCB is far from the indoor unit, you will pay ₹110 per metre for a 3-core cord or ₹140 for 4-core. A longer drain line costs ₹90 per metre. The outdoor unit bracket at ₹750 is a one-off line, and on many balconies or external walls it is unavoidable, so budget for it unless your builder has already fixed a stand.

Labour-only rates when you supply the pipe

LG lists labour-only rates for the case where the customer arranges the bracket or copper pipe, or the dealer provides them: ₹200 per metre for copper pipe and ₹200 for fixing an ODU stand. This can bring the total down sharply, but the material quality then becomes your responsibility. Buy pipe of the correct diameter and wall thickness for your model, and keep the bill.

What a realistic LG split AC installation bill looks like

None of the top-ranking pages add LG's numbers together, so we did. Each total below is simple arithmetic using only charter figures. They are illustrations before taxes, not quotes, and they assume the 30-day split AC rate applies.

Derived from the LG RAC installation price charter (w.e.f. February 2026). Illustration only; taxes, core drilling and civil or electrical work are extra.

Standard install, no extras

Scenario A is the best case: the indoor and outdoor units are close together, there is a ready stand or ledge, and the electrical point is next to the wall. If your bill is ₹1,199 plus tax, you got exactly what the charter promises.

Install plus 2 m extra pipe and a wall bracket

Scenario B is a common setup where the outdoor unit sits a couple of metres away. Two extra metres of copper add ₹2,100 and the bracket adds ₹750, so the pre-tax bill is ₹4,049, more than three times the headline figure. That is a legitimate bill as long as the metres billed match the metres actually used.

Customer-supplied pipe and stand

Scenario C shows why some buyers source their own copper. Labour-only rates cut the add-ons to ₹600, so the bill is ₹1,799 before tax. Factor in what you paid for the pipe and stand elsewhere, and only take this route if you are confident in the material.

Shifting home: dismantle and reinstall

For a split AC, dismantling costs ₹500. The reinstallation rate for an older unit is not something we can state from the charter, because LG ties the ₹1,199 line to the 30-day condition quoted above. Ask LG for the reinstallation charge when you book the dismantle, and budget for fresh copper if the new home needs a longer run. For a window unit, the charter gives ₹400 to dismantle and ₹500 to install, ₹900 in total (scenario E).

If you are still choosing between brands, compare these totals with Voltas AC installation charges.

What LG's standard installation includes, and what it doesn't

Included steps

According to LG's installation guide, a split installation covers mounting the indoor and outdoor units, connecting the copper pipe, vacuuming and testing, and fitting the drain pipe. A window installation covers placement, frame fitting, the electrical connection and a performance check. The charter itself lists the benefits of an LG installation:

• Vacuuming of the refrigerant lines, which removes air and moisture before the system is charged and run.
• Insulation on the connecting tubes.
• Vinyl taping over the pipe bundle.
• Wall holes sealed with white cement or POP.

LG lists it as part of every standard installation, so if a technician skips the vacuum pump, ask why.

Excluded: core drilling, civil work and taxes

The charter is clear that some work sits outside the standard rate:

• Core drilling is not covered by standard RAC installation charges and is charged extra based on site location. The charter's footnote on this line carries the qualifier "(In Warranty)"; we quote it as printed and suggest you ask LG how it applies to your unit.
• Civil, welding and electrical work is billed extra at actuals.
• Taxes are additional.
• The rates cover standard installation only, and charges may change without prior notice.

The star label from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency on your AC's box tells you about running cost, not installation cost; the charter does not list separate installation rates by star rating.

LG-authorised installer vs local technician vs platforms

You have three realistic options. LG's own installer follows the charter above. A home-services platform sets its own prices. A neighbourhood technician quotes whatever the market bears. The table compares what is publicly listed; platform figures are city-specific and dated.

Note that "from ₹799" is a starting price and should not be read as the same thing as the ₹1,999 rate-card line on the same page. Urban Company's Chandigarh card also lists a split AC wall stand at ₹750 and a 1 m copper pipe set (insulation, wire and drain pipe) at ₹350, so its material pricing is structured differently from LG's. Compare whole bills, not headline numbers.

On warranty, LG states on its split AC range page that it "ensures a 10-year compressor warranty, as well as PCB and motor warranty coverage." What that cover requires in terms of who installs the unit is set out in your warranty card, not in any blog post, so read the card or ask LG before letting a non-authorised technician open the refrigerant circuit. Whoever you choose, our checklist on how to verify a service professional helps you screen them before they arrive.

How to check your LG installation bill line by line

Use this checklist when the technician hands you the slip. Every line should map to a charter row.

• Installation line: ₹1,199 for split or ₹500 for window, before tax. If it differs, ask whether the 30-day condition or a promotional offer changed it.
• Copper metres: measure or photograph the pipe run before the tape goes on. Billed metres × ₹1,050 should match what was actually used.
• Labour-only vs supplied: if you bought the pipe or stand, the rate should be ₹200 per metre or ₹200 per stand, not the full material price.
• No double labour: the charter says there is no extra labour charge against extra material, so a separate "labour for extra pipe" line needs an explanation.
• Bracket: ₹750 only if LG supplied and fitted it.
• Site inspection: if you paid ₹400 earlier, it should be adjusted against the total.
• Extras at actuals: core drilling, civil or electrical work should be itemised separately, agreed before the work starts.
• Taxes: shown as a separate line, not folded into the item prices.
• Proof: keep the invoice, your purchase bill and photos of the pipe run, bracket and sealed wall hole. They help with any later warranty or service conversation.

Before you book, also confirm the delivery date versus the date of purchase on your invoice, since the 30-day clock in the charter runs from the date of purchase, not delivery. If the bill still looks wrong, raise it with LG support in writing and quote the charter row.

FAQ

Is LG AC installation free in India?

Not by default. LG's 2026 charter lists ₹1,199 for a split AC and ₹500 for a window AC, plus taxes. LG's guide says installation is often chargeable unless it was part of a promotional offer at purchase, so check your purchase offer in writing.

How much does LG charge to install a split AC?

₹1,199 before taxes under the LG RAC installation price charter (w.e.f. February 2026). LG states this split AC charge is applicable till 30 days from the date of purchase. Extra copper pipe, cable, drain pipe and a bracket are billed separately.

What does LG charge per metre of extra copper pipe?

₹1,050 per running metre for copper piping with insulation and vinyl tape. If you or the dealer supply the pipe, LG's labour-only rate is ₹200 per metre.

What is the LG AC dismantling charge?

₹500 for a split AC and ₹400 for a window AC, before taxes, according to LG's charter. Ask LG for the reinstallation rate at the same time if you are shifting home.

Is the outdoor bracket included in LG installation?

No. A standard outdoor wall bracket with labour is a separate ₹750 line. If you already have a stand, fixing it is ₹200 as a labour-only charge.

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