Daikin aircon servicing: is it different?
No source listed on this page says a Daikin unit needs a different kind of service from other brands. Daikin's own guide to cleaning your air-con asks owners to clean the filter regularly and says they can engage a Daikin professional for servicing and repair. NEA's energy saving tips say to service aircon units regularly and get them inspected annually.
That leaves the usual planning questions: how often to service, what the job covers and who does it. For timing, see how often to service an aircon.
Cleaning the filter at home
For Daikin aircon maintenance at home, Daikin's cleaning guide says to clean the filter every two weeks and not to use cleaning agents other than mild soap. Its routine:
- Open the front grille and take out the filter.
- Wash the filter gently with mild soap and lukewarm water, then rinse it.
- Let it dry completely, then re-install it.
- Wipe the front panel with a clean cloth.
NEA's energy saving tips give a different rhythm: check the aircon filter once a month and clean or replace it when necessary. Daikin's guide sets a two-week interval instead. Both are shown here as each body publishes them.
For a fuller walk-through, see how to clean an aircon filter.
Model numbers and parts
Before you book, note the model numbers of your indoor units and your outdoor unit. This tells the company which system it is servicing. For split and multi-split aircons, NEA's Energy Label page says the model shown on the label is the outdoor unit's model number, and the label is fixed to the outdoor unit.
| Item | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Outdoor unit model number | Energy Label fixed to the outdoor unit (split and multi-split systems) |
| Indoor unit model numbers | Each indoor unit; ask the company where to look if you cannot find them |
| Number of indoor units | Count every indoor unit you want serviced |
| Problems you have noticed | Leaks, ice, smells, error codes or weak cooling |
If a company says a part needs replacing, ask it to name the part and explain why before you agree.
Warranty and servicing
Daikin publishes its warranty terms and conditions for air-conditioners on its warranty page. Read the terms that apply to your unit before you book.
This guide does not answer whether servicing by another company affects the warranty. Ask Daikin directly, with your indoor and outdoor model numbers to hand.
Daikin servicing or an independent company
Daikin's cleaning guide says owners can engage a Daikin professional for servicing and repair before and after the warranty period, through Daikin's call centre. The guide gives call centre hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 12pm.
Independent aircon servicing companies in the directory publish general servicing rates that are not brand-specific.
Whichever route you choose, compare what the job covers rather than who made the unit. Ask each company:
- What a general service includes for each indoor unit.
- Whether the outdoor unit is checked as part of the job.
- Whether the price is per unit, and whether a minimum number of units applies.
- Whether a "From" price can change once the technician sees your units.
If you service several units on a schedule, compare one-off servicing or a contract.
Published general servicing rates
66 companies publish a general servicing rate for one indoor unit. Their lowest published rates run from S$15 to S$90, as printed, and the middle published rate is S$40. That middle figure is one company's real published rate, not an average.
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Published general servicing rates for one unit
S$15 to S$90 for one indoor unitThe lowest published general servicing rates from 66 companies run from S$15 to S$90 (middle rate S$40), for one indoor unit. The middle rate is a real published price, not a computed figure. Minimum bookings and other conditions apply, and no figure is a quote.
See all 66 rates and sources
| Company | Service as listed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstyle Aircon | Singapore Aircon Servicing Per Unit | From S$15 per unit | jetstyle.com.sg |
| 3322CoolAir Pte Ltd | General Servicing | From S$16 per unit | 3322coolair.com.sg |
| Aircon Service Singapore | AIRCON SERVICE | From S$16 per unit | cheapairconservicing.com |
| Supercool Aircon | Services - Normal Servicing | From S$16 per unit | cheapairconservice.com |
| Mastercool | Service Aircon | From S$17 per unit | serviceairconsingapore.com |
| Chan Brothers Air-Conditioning Engineering Pte Ltd | Chan Brothers: Aircon Servicing & Repair Singapore Price | From S$19 | chanbrothers.sg |
| Kool & Kleen Aircon Servicing | General Servicing | From S$19 per unit | kool.com.sg |
| Sky Blue Aircon Engineering Pte. Ltd. | Aircon Servicing Singapore | From S$19.50 | skyblueaircon.com |
| 4zoom Engineering Pte Ltd | Aircon Servicing - 💰 Services | From S$20 | 4zoom.com.sg |
| Airtech SG Aircon Services | General aircon servicing | S$20 per unit | airtechnician.sg |
| Cool Channels Engineering | Aircon Cleaning Servicing | From S$21.80 per unit | coolchannels.com.sg |
| GoodCool Aircon Servicing & Repair Singapore | Aircon Services | From S$23 per unit | goodcoolsg.com |
| Freezso Refrigeration & Aircon Services | Wall-mounted aircon general servicing | S$25 per unit | bookfreezso.com |
| Wan Sheng Aircon and Services | Aircon Servicing Singapore | S$25 per unit | wanshengaircon.com |
| Aircool Aircon Pte. Ltd | General service | S$30 per unit | aircool.com.sg |
| Coolbest Aircon Servicing | General servicing | S$30 per unit | coolbestaircon.com |
| Gradecool Air-Condition Pte Ltd | General service | S$30 | gradecool.com.sg |
| Jex Aircon Private Limited | General Servicing | From S$30 per unit | jexaircon.sg |
| Konnect Aircon Servicing | Aircon Servicing, Repair & Installation in Yishun | S$30 per unit | konnect.com.sg |
| SJR Aircon | General servicing | From S$30 | sjraircon.sg |
| WishCool Aircon Engineering Pte Ltd | General Servicing | S$30 | wishcoolsg.com |
| Airple | General Aircon Servicing | S$30.30 | airple.com.sg |
| City Cooling Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 unit | S$35 per unit | citycoolingengr.com.sg |
| Newway Air Conditioning | Aircon General Servicing (starting price) | From S$35 to S$50 per unit | newway.sg |
| 7Days Aircon Servicing Pte Ltd | Aircon General Servicing - 1 Fancoil unit | S$40 per unit | airconservicing.org |
| Aircon Fairprice Engineering Pte Ltd | Aircon Servicing Singapore - Aircon Fairprice SG | From S$40 per unit | airconfairprice.sg |
| Aircon Servicing Singapore by 7Days | General service | From S$40 | airconservicingsingapore.net |
| Airconman | General servicing, 1 fan coil | S$40 per job | singaporeairconservicing.com |
| Airmaxx Aircon Pte Ltd | One-time general servicing, 1 unit | S$40 per unit | airmaxxaircon.com |
| Effie Cool Service | General Service | S$40 | effiecoolservice.com |
| Greencool Air-Condition Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$40 per unit | greencoolaircon.com |
| iHome-Solution Pte Ltd | Aircon maintenance servicing, 1 unit | S$40 per job | ihome-solution.com.sg |
| Open Air Engineering | General service, 1 unit | S$40 per unit | openairengineering.com |
| SmartCool Aircon Servicing Singapore | One-time general servicing, 1 unit | S$40 per unit | smartcool.sg |
| Snow World Aircon Installation and Servicing | Aircon servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$40 per unit | snowworld.sg |
| Aircon Service, Chemical Wash & Overhaul Yishun | Normal Servicing, 1 FCU | S$42.80 per unit | airconserviceking.com |
| LS Aircon Service & Electrician | Normal service, 1 fan coil unit | S$42.80 per unit | ubi.localservice.sg |
| Aircon Service & Repair Singapore by SC | General servicing, 1 fan coil (one-time) | S$43.60 per job | airconservicesingapore.co |
| Andy Air-Con Servicing | General Servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$45 per unit | andyairconservicing.com |
| Ninja Cool Services Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 unit (one-time) | S$45 per job | ninjacool.com.sg |
| Pacific Cool Air-Con Services Pte. Ltd. | General servicing, 1 unit | From S$45 per unit | pacificcool.com.sg |
| Thetop Aircon Service | Aircon general servicing, 1 unit | S$45 per unit | thetop.com.sg |
| Goodcool | Aircon General Servicing | S$49.05 | bestairconservicing.com |
| Lion City Air Conditioner Services | General servicing | S$49.05 per unit | lioncityaircon.sg |
| 48 Cold Pte. Ltd. | General servicing, 1 unit (one time) | S$50 per job | 48coldaircon.com.sg |
| Afix.sg | General servicing, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | afix.sg |
| Airvice Chapter | General service, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | airvicechapter.com |
| Cool Earth Aircon | General servicing | S$50 per unit | coolearth.com.sg |
| EC Aircon Services Pte Ltd | Normal servicing, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | ecaircon.com |
| Heng Aircon Pte Ltd | General service, 1-time | S$50 per unit | hengaircon.com |
| J&S Aircon | General Servicing, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | jsaircon.biz |
| K2L Aircon | General Servicing | From S$50 per unit | k2lairconsg.com |
| Kim Huat Refrigeration and Electrical Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 wall-mounted unit | S$50 per job | kimhuat.co |
| LM Brothers Aircond Pte Ltd | General servicing | S$50 | lmaircond.com |
| Snowflake Services LLP | General servicing, wall-mounted, 1 unit | S$50 per unit | snowflakeaircon.sg |
| YKS Airconfix | General Service | S$50 per unit | yks.sg |
| Affordable Aircon Services Pte Ltd | General servicing, 1 unit | S$54.50 per job | affordable-aircon.com.sg |
| Nam Sun Electrical & Air-Conditioning Pte Ltd | Aircon general servicing, 1 fan coil unit | S$54.50 per job | namsunac.com |
| 338 Aircon | General servicing | From S$55 per unit | 338aircon.sg |
| Cool Aircon | General servicing, one-time | S$55 per unit | coolaircon.sg |
| Coolfix By Natural Cool | Normal service, 1 fan coil unit | S$60 per unit | coolfix.com.sg |
| Same Day Aircon Servicing Repair | General servicing, 1 unit | S$60 per unit | urgentairconservicing.sg |
| VFix Aircon Pte Ltd | CU General Servicing | S$60 | vfixservice.sg |
| DW Aircon Servicing Singapore - Sengkang | One-Time Aircon Servicing Price - 1 Fan Coil Unit | S$65 per unit | dwaircon.com |
| Dr Penguin Aircon Engineering Pte Ltd | Standard Aircon Cleaning Service, 1 unit | From S$75 | drpenguinaircon.sg |
| Homeone Aircon | FCU essential servicing | S$90 | homeone.com.sg |
No line in this table is Daikin-specific, and none of them is a Daikin price. Many are "From" prices, and many apply only when you book a minimum number of units: those are multi-unit prices, shown as the price each.
For more than one unit, see servicing cost by number of units. For a wider view, see aircon servicing prices.
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Compare aircon servicingWhen to stop and call a professional
Some signs call for a professional rather than another round of filter cleaning:
- Water leaking from the unit.
- Ice forming on the aircon.
- Unusual smells when it runs.
- An error code showing.
- Weak cooling even after you clean the filter.
- Corroded or rusty brackets.
For HDB flats, HDB's aircon maintenance guide lists regular checks: brackets fixed to concrete or brick walls only, not timber frames; stainless steel brackets free of corrosion and rust; no leaking; and condensate piping running into the flat to a floor trap. HDB also says to check with your aircon serviceman whether a corroded or rusty unit needs replacing.
NEA's dengue prevention advice says not to place trays or containers under or on an aircon unit, because they can let mosquitoes breed. If your unit drips, ask a professional to look at the leak rather than leaving a container to catch the water.
For other aircon jobs, see aircon in Singapore.
Questions
How often should a Daikin aircon be serviced?
No listed source gives a Daikin-only schedule. NEA says to service aircon units regularly, get them inspected annually and check the filter once a month. Daikin advises cleaning the filter every two weeks and engaging a professional for servicing. Ask your servicing company what interval it suggests for your units.
Does servicing by another company affect the Daikin warranty?
Daikin publishes its warranty terms and conditions for air-conditioners on its warranty page. Read the terms that apply to your unit, and ask Daikin directly how they treat servicing by another company. Have your indoor and outdoor model numbers ready when you ask, so you can point to the right unit.
How do I clean a Daikin aircon filter?
Daikin says to clean the filter every two weeks. Open the front grille, take out the filter and wash it gently with mild soap and lukewarm water. Rinse it, let it dry completely and re-install it. Daikin also says to wipe the front panel with a clean cloth.
Is a Daikin System 4 serviced differently?
No listed source describes Daikin System 4 servicing as a separate kind of job. A multi-split system has one outdoor unit serving several indoor units. Ask the company to quote per indoor unit, to check the outdoor unit as well, and to tell you whether a minimum number of units applies to its rate.
Where do I find my Daikin model number?
For split and multi-split aircons, NEA says the model shown on the Energy Label is the outdoor unit's model number, and the label is fixed to the outdoor unit. Note your indoor unit model numbers too. If you cannot find them, ask the servicing company where to look before the visit.
Can I use cleaning sprays on a Daikin aircon?
Daikin's cleaning guide says not to use cleaning agents other than mild soap. For the filter, it describes washing it gently with mild soap and lukewarm water, rinsing it and letting it dry completely before you re-install it.
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