BENGALURU: As it gets hotter, many Bengalureans are looking to fix their old air conditioners by replacing the tubes, refilling gas or changing the compressors, only to find that prices of these services and spare parts have hit the roof.
AC dealers and suppliers told TOI very few people are buying new ACs and most are refurbishing their existing models. While the price being quoted for general check-up is around Rs 500-600, that for gas refilling (refrigerant) is around Rs 2,000-3,000. This apart, costs of components such as copper tubes and compressors have also seen a spike.
