Mitsubishi AC dealers in Pune, Parag Enterprises and Mitsubishi Kondhwa, have been accused of quoting exorbitant installation charges. A user has reported being quoted ₹22k to reinstall a 1 ton 5 star AC with 26 ft of copper piping, which is roughly half the price of the AC itself.
Key Highlights:
- Parag Enterprises quoted ₹8k for 6 ft of copper pipe when the user bought the AC.
- Mitsubishi Kondhwa quoted ~₹22k for 26 ft of copper piping, cabling and installation.
- The user is considering buying the copper pipe and material themselves and getting a local technician.
Context:
The user had purchased the Mitsubishi 1 ton 5 star AC from Parag Enterprises and had been quoted a price on the phone. However, at the store, the saleswoman tried to pitch them about ₹10k higher than that. The user had luckily called beforehand and got the price quoted by the owner. At installation time, they were quoted ₹8k for a mere 6 ft of copper pipe. The user had then moved houses and decided to get the AC reinstalled by the authorised service people. However, Mitsubishi Kondhwa quoted them ~₹22k for 26 ft of copper piping, cabling and installation, which is roughly half the price of the AC itself.
Response:
The user is now considering buying the copper pipe and material themselves and getting a local technician. They are looking for suggestions on whether this would cause any issues with their warranty. The user is also asking for recommendations on good shops in Pune for AC copper pipe and material, or a reliable AC technician.
According to the user, the rates quoted by Mitsubishi Kondhwa include:
- Copper pipe with insulation: ₹450–480 per ft
- Cable: ₹75 per ft
- Drain pipe: ₹45–75 per ft
- Wrapping tape: ₹60 per ft
The copper pipe alone came to ₹11,700 on the quote, and they billed 26 “units” of wrapping tape for ₹1,560.
As the user notes, they used AI to help organise their thoughts and write this post. The experience and quotes are their own.
Reports of this incident can be found on Reddit.
Forward Context:
The user is now seeking advice on whether to buy the copper pipe and material themselves and get a local technician. They are also looking for recommendations on good shops in Pune for AC copper pipe and material, or a reliable AC technician. The deadline for this decision is not specified, but the user is looking for suggestions as soon as possible.