Replacement quotes in Dubai vary far more than repair quotes, because half the cost is site-specific work rather than the box itself.
The parts of a replacement quote
| Line | Common range (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1.5 ton wall split unit (supply) | 1,400 – 3,200 |
| 2 ton wall split unit (supply) | 1,800 – 4,000 |
| Installation labour per unit | 400 – 1,200 |
| New copper piping per metre | 60 – 150 |
| Brackets, drain rerouting, cabling | 200 – 800 |
| Removal and disposal of old unit | 100 – 400 |
When replacing beats repairing
- The compressor has failed on a unit older than eight years.
- Repair cost is more than about 40 percent of a new unit.
- The system uses R22 refrigerant, which is being phased out and is expensive to source.
- You are paying for a third gas top-up in two years.
Efficiency actually matters here
An inverter unit costs more up front and pays back through DEWA bills over a Dubai cooling season, where the AC runs most of the year. Ask for the unit's efficiency rating in writing and compare like for like across quotes.
Questions that separate good installers from cheap ones
- Will you pressure-test and vacuum the lines before charging refrigerant?
- Are you reusing the existing copper, and have you checked its condition?
- What warranty covers labour, and what covers the unit?
- Who handles building approval and any NOC the tower requires?
A cheap installation on a good unit fails faster than a careful installation on an average one.
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