"How much will it cost?" is the first question nearly every caller asks us, and it's a fair one. Nobody likes inviting a technician home without knowing whether the bill will be ₹500 or ₹5,000.
We can't price a repair before we've seen the fault. Anyone who quotes you a firm figure over the phone for "fridge not cooling" is guessing. What we can do is explain exactly how our charges work, show you the typical ranges, and promise that you'll see the full quote before a single part is replaced.
How Our Pricing Works
Every bill has, at most, three parts. There are no hidden extras for "transport", "handling" or "testing".
1. The Visit Charge: [VISIT_CHARGE]
This covers the technician's travel within our service area and a full diagnosis. If you go ahead with the repair, it's adjusted against the final bill. If you decide not to repair, it's the only amount you pay.
2. Labour
Labour depends on the job, not on the clock. Replacing a fridge relay takes twenty minutes. Replacing front-load drum bearings means removing the drum and takes three or four hours. Labour for each job is fixed and quoted upfront, so a slow repair never costs you more.
3. Spare Parts
Parts are charged at their actual cost to us plus a fair margin, and we tell you whether it's an original part or a quality compatible one. Original parts cost more and are our default where available; compatible parts are offered only when the original is discontinued or the price difference is large and the quality is proven. You choose.
What You'll Never Pay For
- A gas refill without a leak being found and fixed
- A part replaced "just in case"
- Any work you didn't approve in advance
- A second visit for the same fault within our [WARRANTY_DAYS]-day warranty
Typical Repair Charges in Vijayawada
These are indicative ranges, including labour and parts, for common jobs. Your actual quote depends on the brand, model and exact fault (confirm all figures before publishing).
| Appliance | Job | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Washing machine | Full service with drum descaling | ₹500 – ₹900 |
| Washing machine | Drain pump replacement | ₹1,200 – ₹2,500 |
| Washing machine | Inlet valve replacement | ₹800 – ₹1,800 |
| Washing machine | Door lock replacement (front-load) | ₹1,200 – ₹2,800 |
| Washing machine | Belt or clutch repair (top-load) | ₹600 – ₹2,500 |
| Washing machine | Drum bearing and seal replacement | ₹2,500 – ₹5,000 |
| Washing machine | PCB repair / replacement | ₹1,500 – ₹8,000 |
| Washing machine | Motor repair / replacement | ₹2,500 – ₹7,500 |
| Refrigerator | Relay and overload replacement | ₹400 – ₹900 |
| Refrigerator | Thermostat replacement | ₹700 – ₹1,500 |
| Refrigerator | Door gasket replacement | ₹1,200 – ₹3,000 |
| Refrigerator | Defrost heater, sensor or timer | ₹900 – ₹2,000 |
| Refrigerator | Gas leak repair and charging | ₹2,000 – ₹4,500 |
| Refrigerator | Compressor replacement | ₹4,500 – ₹10,000 |
| AC | Split AC jet service | ₹500 – ₹800 |
| AC | Capacitor replacement | ₹600 – ₹1,200 |
| AC | Gas leak repair and refilling | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 |
| AC | PCB repair / replacement | ₹1,500 – ₹6,000 |
| AC | Split AC installation (standard) | ₹1,200 – ₹2,000 |
| AC | Compressor replacement | ₹8,000 – ₹18,000 |
For more detail on each appliance, including what pushes a bill to the top or bottom of the range:
What Makes One Repair Cost More Than Another?
Three things, mostly. The brand and model decide the part price; imported and inverter parts cost more. Access matters too: an AC outdoor unit on a high ledge with no safe footing takes longer and may need extra equipment. And age matters, because parts for discontinued models are harder to find.
Payment, Warranty and Pricing Questions
We accept [PAYMENT_METHODS]. You get a written bill listing the labour and every part, which is also your warranty record. Every repair carries a [WARRANTY_DAYS]-day warranty on our labour and any part we fit. Read our full warranty policy
Why don't you give exact prices on the phone?
Because the same symptom can have a ₹400 cause or a ₹4,000 cause. We'd rather give you a correct quote after diagnosis than a cheap one that grows later.
Is the visit charge refundable?
It's adjusted against your bill if you go ahead. If you don't, it covers the technician's time and travel.
Do you charge extra on Sundays or evenings?
No. The same rates apply across our working hours, [HOURS].
Can I buy the part myself?
You can, though we can't warranty a part we didn't supply. Our labour on fitting it is still covered.
When is a repair not worth it?
As a rough guide, if the repair costs more than half the price of a new appliance and the machine is more than eight to ten years old, replacement is often the better deal. We'll tell you honestly when we think that's the case.