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Air conditioners are a staple electrical appliance in most Singapore homes to keep your space cool in the midst of the hot weather. When your aircon is not cooling your home optimally, it can be a significant source of frustration and inconvenience. Wondering why your aircon is not cold enough? Here are the most common causes of your aircon not being cold enough and fixes to enjoy a well-functioning aircon at home.

Your home’s air conditioner needs to be serviced about every 3 to 6 months. While you might not need this service as often if the AC is running well and there are no visible signs of damage, a trained technician can spot problems including dust and dirt buildup and low refrigeration that may develop over time.

During an aircon inspection, our trained aircon technicians will undertake an inspection that includes checking for any visible signs of leaks at the air-conditioning compressor, examining the fan coil for any dust and dirt build-up, and checking the aircon motors and electrical connections for any sign of damage or corrosion.

Once the inspection is completed, our aircon technicians will advise you on the necessary actions required to keep your air-conditioning operating at optimal levels.

Below are some of the services that upon inspection, we may advise you to take based on the condition of your air-conditioning.

1) Normal Aircon Servicing

Normal / General Aircon Servicing is an essential part of owning an air-conditioner. Most homeowners tend to use their aircon regularly making aircon servicing more important.

It is recommended that you upkeep and maintain your air-conditioner to ensure optimal performance while ensuring the longevity of your equipment.

Our Normal Servicing Includes Bacteria & Virus Cleaning Chemical:

• Removal, Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Filter
• Thoroughly Cleaning of Fan Blower
• Removal, Cleaning & Servicing Of Water Tray to Ensure Algae Free
• Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Fan Coil
• Cleaning of Aircon Drain Pipe
• Checking of Aircon Gas

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2) Aircon Chemical Overhaul

When dust & dirt accumulates, you will experience the need to constantly lower the temperature just to experience the coldness in your aircon system which indirectly, increases electricity consumption and makes your aircon work harder.

Benefits Of Aircon Chemical Overhaul

1. Dirt / Mold free Guarantee
2. Chemical washing evaporator, water tray & fan blower
3. Chemical flushing of drainage pipe
4. 90 days warranty

Aircon Chemical Overhaul Includes Bacteria & Virus Cleaning Chemical:

• Dismantle Entire Indoor Aircon Unit & Chemically Treat Individual Parts
• Inspecting & Chemical Flushing of Aircon Drain Pipe
• Chemical Treatment of Aircon Fan Coil & Filter  to Remove Odor
• Chemical Treatment of Water Tray
• Checking of Aircon Gas

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3) Aircon Chemical Wash

Customers are choose aircon chemical wash over aircon chemical overhaul for the below reason:

1. The time involved in cleaning is shorter and the process is less messy.
   
2. Price of aircon chemical wash is cheaper when compared to aircon chemical overhaul.

Chemical Wash Includes Bacteria & Virus Cleaning Chemical:

• Removal, Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Filter
• Thorough Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Fan Blower
• Removal, Chemical Cleaning & Servicing Of Water Tray
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Fan Coil
• Inspecting & Chemical Flushing of Aircon Drain Pipe
• Checking of Aircon Gas

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4) Aircon Repair

If you are experiencing your air-conditioning suddenly stop working or no cold air from your aircon. You will need to contact us to get an aircon technician down to your place to inspect and assess the problem with your air-conditioning.

Benefits Of Using Our Aircon Repair

All our services provided come with:-

1. 90 days workmanship warranty
2. Giving our customers assurance and peace of mind when they engage us.

Aircon Repair And Troubleshooting Includes:

• Site / Home inspection
• Identify the root cause of the aircon problem
• Offer various solutions, pros, and cons of each aircon solution
• Rectify and fix the aircon problem

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Conclusion

There is no one aircon service that fits your situation. The best way to fix your air-conditioning problems is to engage us @ Aircon Servicing Singapore | Cool-Aire to inspect and assess your air-conditioning.

Only upon inspection, can we propose the best solution to fix your air-conditioning problem.

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With a fast-growing amount of air-conditioning companies appearing over the last 2 years in Singapore during the pandemic, customers are benefiting this exponential growth by being given more choices from a wide variety of options.

With more choices, it has becoming harder to find the right aircon contractor to help with your home aircon cleaning in Singapore.

We understand the difficulties homeowners faced and we have listed a checklist for our users to better help them make a more informed decision.

1) Referral / Word of Mouth

The best mode of service usually comes through word of mouth. As with most services available in the market, referrals by friends and family members are usually the number one choice.

With our close friends and family having used that particular aircon cleaning company, we would naturally trust them more.

Still, there are cases where referrals do receive negative experiences which is why it is important for customers to take extra precautions by doing detailed research online before engaging any company.

2) Google / Online Reviews

With so many online platforms offering service reviews from Google mybusiness to various social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, it has become easier than ever to find reviews of homeowners online.

By simply doing a company name search on Google, you will be able to find the reviews of homeowners who have previously engaged the various aircon contractors and their experiences.

We recommend reading through a few but take it in with a pinch of salt as some of the reviews are what we call “self-praise” by the very aircon contractor.

To better help us decide after reading the various reviews, we have to look at other aspects of the aircon company.

3) Singapore Registered Aircon Company

As with all businesses, it is important to note that the aircon company that you are intending to hire for your home aircon cleaning is a Singapore registered Business in Singapore and has the valid licenses in running the business.

These licenses can range from BCA, Bizsafe & HDB. With these licenses in place, it will help you as a user understand and identify qualified aircon companies to help you.

These companies, with their licenses, have to follow a strict set of guidelines that will help prove their competence in their area of practice.

4) Aircon Experience

As with all servicing works, aircon repair & servicing is a skill set that needs to be attained over a long period of time after performing numerous attempts at various repairs & services to achieve in-depth knowledge.

A good aircon technician will be able to advise you on your available options and different pricing to suit your current intentions and needs helping you make more informed decisions.

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Once you decide on the right type of air conditioning unit, do check out our guide on tips to choosing the right aircon.

Should you need professional aircon servicing  feel free to contact us and we are happy to help you.

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Air-conditioner chemical overhaul is a an extensive type of maintenance procedure that involves using chemicals to thoroughly clean and rejuvenate the internal components of the air-conditioner.

This method of cleaning is typically used for the removal of stubborn dirt and odor. The chemicals used in this process are usually acidic solutions that are designed to break down and dissolve the materials that have built up in your air-conditioner over time.

Chemical Overhaul Process

This process of cleaning can often fix many air-conditioner problems ranging from an air-conditioner water leak, air-conditioner not cold and air-conditioner noise.

• Dismantle the Entire Indoor Aircon Unit
• Chemical Cleaning Of Individual Aircon Parts From Blower to Fan Coil.
• Inspecting, Chemical Flushing & Servicing of Aircon Drain Pipe
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Fan Coil & Filter  to Remove Odor
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Water Tray
• Checking of Aircon Gas Level For Any Gas Leaks

Benefits Of Chemical Overhaul

Below are some of the key benefits when you use chemical overhaul on your air-conditioner.

• With the use chemical overhaul, your air conditioner will be dismantled and thoroughly cleaned making sure any dust and dirt that accumulates on your unit over time, will be thoroughly flushed out from your system.
• When we chemical overhaul every once a year, during the process of dismantling your air conditioner, our technicians will inspect for any damages and replace any wear and tear parts in your unit which extends the lifespan of your aircon.
• A clean air conditioner uses lesser electricity to cool your office and home. If you have experienced having to lower the temperature just to feel the coolness in your desired area, chances are, it is time to have your air-conditioning unit inspected and checked.
• During the process of chemical overhaul, apart from cleaning your air conditioner, our aircon specialist will flush your aircon drain pipes making sure no residue is left in your aircon pipes. This ensures that water formed during condensation will be drained from your unit.
• When we reassemble your air conditioner after the chemical overhaul process, our aircon specialist will lubricate the areas on the blower. This help reduces any noise that you may hear when using your aircon unit.

How Often Should You Chemical Overhaul Your Aircon?

Depending on your usage, your air-conditioner may or may not need to chemical overhaul. For air-conditioners that are used on a daily basis, we would recommend using chemical overhaul once per year. Apart from keeping your air-conditioner dirt free, our aircon technicians will use chemicals to flush any dirt and mold builds up in your system.

This is important as it will prevent any possible aircon problems ranging from aircon water leaking, noisy aircon to aircon not cold.

Not sure whether your aircon needs a chemical wash or a chemical overhaul? Read our full comparison guide to find out.

In Singapore, with the tropical weather of an average of 30 degrees Celsius, it is very common to find air conditioning in most places from homes to shopping malls and various offices.

It is an interesting fact to know that air conditioning comes in various types of choices to cater to the right environment to supplement the cool air needed in these places.

Based on our understanding below will be a list of the information we can gathered.

Casement Air-Conditioning

A window / casement air conditioner unit, is designed to cool a single room which can be a good and easy to install option. It is usually installed when it is not possible or practical to have a central air conditioning.

It requires a opening to an outdoor space to ventilate the hot air which will not be suitable if your room has no windows or opening.

It is the cheapest form of air conditioning to be found in the market.

Wall-Mounted Air-Conditioning

Wall mounted air conditioning units are placed at a high-level on a wall. It is ideal for areas such as bedrooms, living rooms, offices, server rooms and shops. Wall mount air conditioning unit works by ventilating your area with cool air via a central compressor.

The compressors are usually found on on the aircon ledge or in older homes, suspended outdoors with a bracket.

It is the most commonly found air conditioning unit in most homes today.

Portable Air-Conditioning

Portable air conditioner, like it’s name, is the easiest air conditioning option. With minimum setup works, you can start running your portable air conditioning unit without much professional help. It is highly recommended for areas of temporally usage.

Although it is easiest air conditioning option, many of the feed backs that we are receiving are usually the lack of power to cool the required area. It is not recommended if you are intending to use the space for a couple of years.

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Once you decide on the right type of air conditioning unit, do check out our guide on tips to choosing the right aircon.

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Air conditioners are essential to our everyday life, especially in hot and humid climates like Singapore. Whenever there is an error code on your aircon or you see the aircon light blinking, it can be a frustrating and confusing experience since many of us have no idea what’s going on. In this article, we will discuss the most common reasons why your aircon light is blinking and what you can do to fix it.

Dirty & Clog Aircon Filter

The most common reason why your aircon light is blinking is because of a dirty and clogged aircon filter. A dirty and clogged aircon filter would mean that your air conditioner has to work harder than it should, leading to higher energy bills and potential damage to the system.

Solution:

To fix this issue of a dirty and clogged aircon filter, you can clean or replace the air filter. The cleaning of your aircon filter is an in-expensive process which can ensure that your family and you are breathing clean air. It is recommended that you clean the air filter once every three months.

Low Refrigerant

Another reason why your aircon light is blinking could be due to low refrigerant levels. Refrigerant is the fluid that helps your air conditioner cool the air. If there is not enough refrigerant, your air conditioner will struggle to cool the air properly, leading to a blinking light.

In a healthy and functioning aircon system, the aircon refrigerant is circulated within a closed-loop system which does not require a frequent aircon gas top-up but as with all things, after years of usage, the seals and nuts may be loose and in the process, aircon refrigerant escapes which cause low refrigerant levels.

Solution:

We recommend engaging an aircon professional to inspect and identify the problem. If the problem is a broken seal or loose nut, the aircon technician will be able to rectify the problem and refill your system with aircon refrigerant to its optimal level.

Faulty Thermostat

A faulty thermostat can be a cause for your aircon light to blink. The thermostat is the device that regulates and controls the temperature in your home. If the thermostat is not working properly, it can cause the air conditioner to turn on and off repeatedly, leading to a blinking light.

Solution:

We recommended engaging an aircon professional to inspect and identify the aircon problem. If the true cause of the problem was a faulty thermostat, the aircon technician will be able to replace it.

If the suspect the problem is due to a faulty thermostat, you can use aircon repair services to inspect and fix your aircon problem.

Dirty & Clogged Compressor

The aircon compressor is located on the outside of most Singapore homes. The aircon compressor is responsible for releasing the heat that your air conditioner removes from the air. If your aircon compressor is dirty or blocked, it can cause your aircon light to blink.

Solution:

We recommend cleaning your aircon compressor with a hose or engaging an aircon professional to inspect and identify the true cause of the problem. If the problem is due to a dirty aircon compressor, you can use aircon compressor cleaning services to get it cleaned.

Conclusion

In any case, an aircon blinking light can be a frustrating experience. By working with a trusted aircon servicing team regularly, you can minimize the possibility of any aircon problems that may arise.

Get in touch today and let us at Cool-Aire Aircon Servicing Singapore, manage your air conditioner.

In Singapore, temperatures regularly rise above 32 degrees Celsius (90 Fahrenheit). As Singapore gets warmer, air-conditioning and refrigeration are in greater need than ever before. For homeowners to buy or replace their home air-conditioning, there will things that you need to consider before making the hefty purchase.

In this article, we will help you list the things that you need to consider, weigh the importance and decide which air-conditioning suits your needs best.

Types Air-Conditioning in Singapore

There are mainly 2 types of air-conditioning that are most common in Singapore to consider when deciding on a purchase. By understanding the various options, you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

Casement Air-Conditioning

A window/casement air conditioner unit is designed to cool a single room which can be a good and easy to install option. It is usually installed when it is not possible or practical to have central air conditioning.

It requires an opening to an outdoor space to ventilate the hot air which will not be suitable if your room has no windows or openings.
It is one of the cheapest air-conditioning that you find on the market.

Wall Mount Air-Conditioning

Wall-mounted air conditioning units, as its name suggests, are placed high on the wall. Placing the air-conditioning above floor level helps cool the area faster as hot air rises & cold air sinks.

Wall mount aircon is ideal for areas such as bedrooms, living rooms, offices, server rooms and shops as it operates via a central compressor which means you can operate your air-conditioning in multiple rooms with only 1 compressor.

The compressors are usually found on the aircon ledge or in older homes, suspended outdoors with a bracket. Wall mount air-conditioning is the most popular aircon for most homeowners.

Understanding BTU (British Thermal Unit)

BTU is a term used in the aircon industry to highlight in terms of how powerful your aircon system is. The higher the BTU, the more powerful and easier it is for your aircon system to cool your desired area.

Below is a table for the estimated btu required to cool the desired space. The requirement may vary depending on the objects & obstructions in the space that deters the flow of air.

Chemical overhaul and steam cleaning are two different methods used to clean your air-conditioner. Both methods have their pros and cons which can sometimes be confusing to consumers when deciding which to choose from.

Below, we will try to break down the each aircon service to help you be more informed when you decide to for your next aircon servicing and maintenance.

Chemical Overhaul

Air-conditioner chemical overhaul is a an extensive type of maintenance procedure that involves using chemicals to thoroughly clean and rejuvenate the internal components of the air-conditioner.

This method of cleaning is typically used for the removal of stubborn dirt and odor. The chemicals used in this process are usually acidic solutions that are designed to break down and dissolve the materials that have built up in your air-conditioner over time.

This process of cleaning can often fix many air-conditioner problems ranging from an air-conditioner water leak, air-conditioner, not cold and air-conditioner noise.

Process

• Dismantle the Entire Indoor Aircon Unit
• Chemical Cleaning Of Individual Aircon Parts From Blower to Fan Coil.
• Inspecting, Chemical Flushing & Servicing of Aircon Drain Pipe
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Fan Coil & Filter  to Remove Odor
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Water Tray
• Checking of Aircon Gas Level For Any Gas Leaks

Steam Cleaning

Steam cleaning, on the other hand, is a cleaning method that uses high-pressure steam to remove dirt and other contaminants from your air-conditioner. The steam is generated by heating water to high temperatures, and then forcing it through a nozzle or wand, which creates a powerful stream of steam. The steam is directed at the surface to be cleaned, and the high-pressure steam blasts away dirt while also sanitizing your air-conditioner.

As steam cleaning doesn’t involve dismantling the entire air-conditioner unit, hard-to-reach areas in your air-conditioner may not be thoroughly cleaned of dirt.

Our Verdict

Both method of cleaning have their pros and cons, and which method is more suitable for cleaning a your air-conditioner will depend on how thorough you would like to have your aircon cleaned. Chemical overhauling is good for deep cleaning your air-conditioner, where all hard-to-reach dirt and mold, will be removed while Steam cleaning can be an efficient, effective and a safe cleaning method, as it is a chemical-free cleaning process.

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Is Your Aircon Leaking Water?

Do You Have Aircon water Leaking Problem? Understand Why Your Aircon is leaking water & How to Fix It.

Based on our 20 Years Of Aircon Servicing & Repair Experience, you need to take action immediately when you notice your air-conditioner is leaking water.

Given the warm weathers in Singapore, it would be difficult to find a household without a functioning aircon. As with all electrical appliances, higher usage with a lack of maintenance, will result in appliances malfunctioning.

A more common problem among home owners with their air-conditioning is water leakage. These water leakage when appeared, will cause a mess or in some cases, damage to your furniture and personal items. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, read on to learn more on reasons of your water leakage and tips on how you can prevent it.

1) Poor Installation

A poorly installed air-conditioning system is one of the top reasons why you may be facing an aircon water leak. During the process when your aircon is functioning, your air-conditioner draws moisture from your room and releases the warm air through your compressor. Condensation is formed during the process and water will drip from your aircon fan coil unit, via the aircon drainage, into your toilet.

In the event if the aircon drainage pipes are not laid properly where water can flow in a gradually slop, water may be  trap along the aircon drainage pipe leading to aircon water leaking.

4) Misaligned Or Damaged Aircon Drain Pan

Your aircon drain pan is responsible for collecting water when your aircon is operating. If the aircon drain pan was misaligned during the installation process, you can expect water leakage in your aircon fan coil unit as the water collected is unable to flow outwards into your aircon drainage pipe properly.

For such cases, it is recommended that you contact an aircon expert to inspect and rectify the problem.

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If you’re using your aircon on a regular basis, we recommend working with an aircon expert to get your aircon fixed. As we mention at the start of our article, prevent is better than cure. Your professional aircon expert will schedule a preventive maintenance once every quarter or more frequently depending on your usage.

With their expertise, they will be able to inspect your aircon system and identify problems early which leads to lower down time..

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Air-Conditioning Water Leak Solution

Upon inspection, if the cause of the leak is due to a build-up of dust and dirt in the drain line, we would recommend doing an aircon chemical overhaul.

The purpose of doing an aircon chemical overhaul:

• Dismantle Entire Indoor Aircon Unit
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing Of Individual Aircon Parts From Blower to Fan Coil.
• Inspecting, Chemical Flushing & Servicing of Aircon Drain Pipe
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Fan Coil & Filter  to Remove Odor
• Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Water Tray
• Checking of Aircon Gas

Only after doing an aircon chemical overhaul can you be sure that your air-conditioning is clean from any trapped dust and dirt which will ensure optimal aircon  performance.

Cool-Aire Aircon Servicing & Repair Singapore

• Full suite of aircon services ranging from aircon servicing to repairing and installation.
• Experienced team of aircon professionals with more than 20 years of experience.
• We deal with a wide range of brands which makes it easy for customers when they are faced with a problem.
• Unmatched Customer Service, 20 years of experience, and thousands of satisfied customers. You can be assured your job is in good hands