The coil is the part of an AC that carries the cooling gas. It is made of copper or aluminium. Copper is worth more as scrap. So an old AC with a copper coil gets a higher price.
Three ways to check
- Read the label or the box. Many ACs say "100% copper" or "copper condenser" on a sticker, on the box or in the manual.
- Look at the outdoor unit. At the side of the coil you can see small bent pipes. Copper looks reddish brown. Aluminium looks silver white.
- Search the model number. The model number is on the label on the side of the unit. The brand's website usually says which coil that model has.
Do not open the unit to check. If you cannot see the pipes from outside, use the label or the model number.
How much difference does the coil make?
On a dead AC, a lot. For a dead 1.5 ton split AC we pay ₹5,500 with a copper coil and ₹3,300 with an aluminium coil. On a working AC the difference is smaller.
What if I cannot tell?
Choose "Not sure" in our price tool. It shows the price for an aluminium coil, and the higher price you get if the coil is copper. Our person checks the coil at pickup.