Due to hot weather and high frequency of using air conditioners (aircon) in Singapore, usually aircon is cleaned once every 3 months, so as to improve efficiency and prolong lifespan.
Aircon services in Singapore can be classified into 4 categories: troubleshooting, general cleaning, chemical overhaul and gas top-up. Chemical overhaul provide deeper cleaning than general cleaning and is required when the latter fails to solve the problem.
Checking / Troubleshooting:
• This service includes troubleshooting faults in air conditioning system and evaluating the condition of the equipment and recommending repair actions. In general, charges are upon confirmation of repair job.
General Cleaning:
• Clean air filters
• Clean evaporator coil
• Clean condenser coil
• Flush drainage pipe
• Lubricate parts if needed
• Test run system
Chemical Overhaul:
• Dismantle inner fan coils
• Chemical wash of parts
• Flush drainage pipes
• Clean fan blades and blower wheels
• Check electrical parts
Gas Top-up:
• They are two types of gases used for aircon R410A and R22. R410A is more environmentally friendly, more energy efficient and slightly quieter, while R22 is cheaper and more widespread.
Tip 1: The most important maintenance task to ensure higher efficiency is the cleaning of filters. Clogged and dirty filters block normal airflow and reduce efficiency significantly. By cleaning aircon filters, the power consumption of aircon can be lowered by 5% to 15%.
Tip 2: The price of each category may depend on brand and power of aircon, and is generally discounted for multiple machines. Please check prices with service providers in advance.
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