Air Conditioning Servicing in Singapore

All You Need To Know About Air Conditioning Servicing

Air Conditioners are very sturdy pieces of machinery and are manufactured to withstand all types of weather conditions and to be able to run throughout the year with out being switched off. Due to this a lot of homeowners tend to believe that their aircon will not need regular servicing once installed. The truth is that only regular service of the air conditioner will guarantee the optimum utilization of the unit.

Why is Air Conditioning Servicing is Necessary?

It is a fact that an air conditioner loses about 5% of its efficiency for every year of its operation. By maintaining regular servicing, the efficiency of the aircon can be maintained by up to 95% of its original efficiency. Higher efficiency will mean better cooling, and lower electricity bills and can help you avoid higher costs of repairs in the future. An air conditioner that is not serviced regularly will use more electricity for its day-to-day operations and will inevitably be leading to a higher electricity bill when compared to an aircon that is regularly serviced. Lastly, an aircon unit not serviced regularly will not be able to cool the air effectively, which will lead to discomfort and irritation. So to prevent this extra cost and irritation, you should have your air conditioner serviced regularly.

DIY Conditioning Servicing

Hiring an air conditioner service can cost you a lot of money, but you can keep the money by doing some simple maintenance yourself. Here are 6 steps on how to DIY your air conditioner service.

Switch off the Power: Switch off the main electric current to the air conditioner, and be 100% sure it is off.
Clean the Condenser Fan: Clean the condenser fan with a brush.
Clean the Condenser Coils: Clean the condenser coils using a garden hose. You must remove the coil guard before spraying the inside unit. If the fins are bent, straighten them with a fin comb.
Recycle the Refrigerant: If you need new refrigerant, that's a job for a pro..
Service the Filters: Remove the casing that covers the air filter. Remove the filter and clean it with a cloth. You can then clean the filter with soap and water. Ensure that the filter is dried off completely before reattaching it to the unit. You should clean the filters once every 2 weeks.
Service the Ducts: Clean the air ducts regularly with a vacuum cleaner. This will help to remove debris and dust particles that get sucked into the ducts.

a man sitting on a sofa controlling an air conditioner

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One-Time Air Conditioning Servicing

A one-time service should include cleaning of the fan coils for the condenser and indoor unit. clearing of the drainage piping and checking for your air conditioning system.

What is in the service?

Clean & check the air filter
Check deodorizing and purifying filter
Clean & check the indoor evaporator coil
Clean & check the drainage tray
Vacuuming of drainage system
Brush & check the outdoor condenser coil
Check fan bearing and lubricate
Check compressor suction and discharge pressure
Tightening of electrical contacts

Warranty: Make sure that there is a 90-day warranty on service workmanship

Yearly Contract Air Conditioning Servicing

There are 2 types of yearly contracts:

that consists of 3 air conditioning services per year
The quarterly contract consists of 4 air conditioning services per year.

The air conditioning service should include cleaning of the fan coils for the condenser, clearing of the drainage piping and general checking of your air conditioning system.

Scope of Work:

Clean & check the air filter
Check deodorizing and purifying filter
Clean & check the indoor evaporator coil
Clean & check the drainage tray
Vacuuming of drainage system
Brush & check the outdoor condenser coil
Check fan bearing and lubricate
Check compressor suction and discharge pressure
Tightening of electrical contacts

Things to remember when signing up for a yearly contract

In most cases, there is a one-year upfront payment for servicing. You need to remember that there can be some variation in charges depending on your location; parking and additional charges are imposed for entry

Do you need an air conditioning contractor to perform a service? Click here to get quotes for an air conditioning servicing contract.