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Aircon costs, problems and upkeep: published company rates, practical checks and official sources.
AIRCON
Aircon costs, problems and upkeep
How-to · 7 min readAircon BTU by room size
How to work out the BTU aircon you need for a room in Singapore using NEA's rule of thumb, what changes the answer, and why bigger is not better.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readChemical overhaul cost
What aircon companies in Singapore publish for a chemical overhaul per unit and by BTU size, why it costs more than a chemical wash, and when to skip it.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readChemical wash cost by BTU
Published aircon chemical wash and overhaul prices by unit size (9,000 to 24,000 BTU) from companies in our directory, and what each job includes.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readAircon gas top-up cost
What companies in our directory publish for an aircon gas top-up in Singapore, R22 vs R32 and R410A, and why a top-up often means a leak.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readAircon installation cost for HDB
What aircon installation in an HDB flat costs, the HDB and electrical rules to check first, and the installation rates companies publish in our directory.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB aircon installation rules
HDB rules for installing an aircon: BCA-trained installers, the 14-day report, ledge and bracket rules, piping and drainage, and when a permit is needed.
Read the guideChecklist · 7 min readAircon installation quote checklist
Aircon installation quote checklist for Singapore: the model and ticks, piping, electrical points, HDB rules, GST and warranty lines to check before you accept.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readAircon mould
Why mould grows in aircons in Singapore's humid climate, what you can safely clean yourself, when to book a chemical wash, and how to prevent it.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readAircon not cold
Simple checks to try when your aircon is running but not cooling, what each sign usually points to, and when to call a technician.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readAircon repair cost
What aircon companies in Singapore publish for troubleshooting and diagnosis visits, why the fix is quoted later, and how to weigh repair against replacement.
Read the guideChecklist · 7 min readAircon servicing checklist
An aircon servicing checklist: what to ask a technician to cover on the indoor and outdoor units, checks before they leave, and published prices.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readAircon servicing cost by unit count
How aircon servicing is priced per unit and per visit in Singapore, minimum bookings, and the one-unit rates 66 companies publish in our directory.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readAircon settings to save electricity
The aircon temperature, fan and timer settings NEA recommends to cut electricity use in Singapore, plus filter, servicing and buying tips that help.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readAircon smells musty
What a musty, sour or burning smell from your aircon usually means, what you can clean yourself and when a chemical wash or repair is needed.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readAircon tripping power
Why an aircon trips the power, which breaker tripped and what that tells you, what is safe to check and when to call a technician or Licensed Electrician.
Read the guideCost guide · 7 min readCheap aircon servicing red flags
What low published aircon servicing prices in Singapore can leave out: From prices, multi-unit rates, GST and add-ons. How to compare quotes like for like.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readDaikin aircon servicing
What Daikin says about cleaning and servicing its aircons in Singapore, what to tell a servicing company, and how brand servicing compares with independents.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readClean your aircon filter
How to remove, wash, dry and refit the filters on a wall-mounted aircon safely, how often to do it and when the unit needs a professional service.
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