<![CDATA[All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components)]]>Hi people…


Which air con servicing company are you using at the moment and find their service great? I am looking for a trustworthy air con servicing company to service my residential units. What is their charges like?

I feel that the very few that I use recently hasn’t been doing a good job for me. I am sick and tired dealing with these people and hope to find a company that is trustworthy and really do a good job (honestly). After all, I am not an expert in that. Even if they tell me in layman’s term, I might not necessary understand.

I have to pay min. of 100 bucks each time they come for servicing. The last time I had to pay 200+++ cos something in the air con unit blow out! So my pocket also blow loh…

Thanks for sharing…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/2917/all-about-aircon-new-maintenance-related-componentsRSS for NodeThu, 30 Apr 2026 00:57:41 GMTTue, 28 Apr 2009 17:28:05 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:21:32 GMT]]>Depends on renting at atas or lousy area… I prefer to provide good stuff even for renters. Pick the best and save myself the trouble of having to fix it frequently.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016788https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016788Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:21:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:24:23 GMT]]>I think with the newer technologies - they do not break down so soon.


But because of it’s lower cost - if you need to ‘upgrade’ ie change to a new set - 3 years cycle is still worth it.

This is how they do it in JB
Rental use Media -
Own stay use Dakin

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016757https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016757Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:24:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:59:25 GMT]]>

ResilienceLC\" post_id=\"2016426\" time=\"1614728017\" user_id=\"191449:

For home use, own use, it is better to pay a bit more for a better quality aircon.

If the house is for rental, then a cheaper China brand will be sufficient - then every three years - change
Will China brand air-con breakdown after every 3 years? :yikes:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016742https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016742Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:59:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:33:37 GMT]]>For home use, own use, it is better to pay a bit more for a better quality aircon.


If the house is for rental, then a cheaper China brand will be sufficient - then every three years - change

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016426https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2016426Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:33:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:43:56 GMT]]>

lydialim78\" post_id=\"1981052\" time=\"1592293585\" user_id=\"186216:

Me and my husband are thinking of getting rid of our old Mitsubshi aircon for LG aircon. We read an article on https://silverbackaircon.sg/lg-aircon-review-and-promotional-price-2020/ but we are still not too sure about LG aircon, anyone has any advice or recommendation?
We have LG aircon and we don't have complaints so far!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1988134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1988134Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:43:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:16:05 GMT]]>Hi guru here.

Can advise which one better? Mitsubishi Electric Starmex or Heavy Industry?

Plan to get system 4.

Heard ME is noisier, MHI tends to clogged on long run due to fine fins?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881092https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881092Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:16:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:34:18 GMT]]>Hi, Is Mitsubishi starmex 18000btu just as quiet as 12000btu when in quiet mode? I can hear the blowing sound (18000btu) in my room but it is very quiet in my kids room. They told me because bigger btu thus has sound. I am not sure. Anyone can confirm. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1877328https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1877328Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:34:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 13 May 2018 03:41:18 GMT]]>Hi,

Will need you guys experience and expertise on this.
Recently, my aircon compressor is creating a humming sound. Got one company to come over and check and quoted me $500-$600 as the diagnose is the compressor fan motor is spolit and got to change the whole module.
My aircon has been used about 5.5years and the model is Daikin 3MKS71ESG.
This morning I have opened up the compressor, removed the blade and switched on the aircon, and the humming noise is still there. Humming noise started when the fan moves…
My question is as follows :
$500-$600 quotation for motor replacement is normal?
Anyone has any experience on this?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847501https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847501Sun, 13 May 2018 03:41:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:39:04 GMT]]>Good point in the installation. It is indeed correct that workmanship and materials used during installation is very important.

The brands to use might not be a top priority but we should not forget that parts replacement can be a major headache and costly. You are correct to say that there is no perfect brand. Everyone have their own preference. Some might find Mitsubishi Electric to be the best but yet some might prefer Daikin, Panasonic or even LG.

Daikin proshop is honestly a good initiative. The good thing about Daikin is that they are considered the pioneer of air-conditioning and their support is strong regardless technical or spare parts.

As we are very particular about blower removal during general servicing, the only grouch we have when we service Daikin units is that they have built the indoor units in such a way whereby the blowers cannot be removed during General Servicing (except the larger BTU units) unless we put excessive force on the coils which is not recommended. Other than that all is good with Daikin but please do not compare them to the Daikins that we have from 10-20 years back as those are really power workhorses and easily last 18-20 years 😂

This is also why we should be looking at reputable companies when we are sourcing for aircon installation so that in the event anything goes wrong, we can go back to them for accountability. Workmanship warranty is also important.
Another thing to consider will be to engage a separate company for the servicing 6 months into installation as any installation faults can be detected and rectified by your installer whilst still under the 1 year workmanship warranty.

As for recycled parts, if a reputable company is engaged it is seldom that they will do such things.
What you should be more concerned about would be whether the material used during the installation is the same as those that was quoted to you and paid for which is why it is very important to have all the materials specs listed down in the quotation to you. We have encountered situations whereby the specs were not indicated and ended up what was used was not what was promised.

Another point to note would be that each copper piping must be individually insulated and laid out properly in a suitable sized trunking. Improper laying of pipes and wires will damage the insulation and cause water leaking and mold.

Below are some photos of bad installation that we have encountered during our servicing. One had mold growing on the trunkings so we opened them to find the insulation badly flattened by bad workmanship and the aircons was only installed for 3 years.

Another customer had constant water leaking problems and mold at trunkings. We opened them and found that the installer has stuffed newspapers into the trunkings to prevent leak. They offered a gd rate for annual contract after installation and once the 1 year workmanship is over there is no way to go after them for workmanship issues. Highly unethical from my point of view.

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844256https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844256Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:39:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:17:59 GMT]]>Actually, IMO, for aircon, more consideration should be given to the piping and workmanship as compared to the aircon brand.


Poor piping could damage the aircon, even if it is reputable brand. Even with same brand, sometimes you get good review from one person bad review from another, and the difference could actually be due to the different quality of work of the piping.

In this aspect, I would say Daikin does it right by setting up the proshops. As least, if you get from them, you can be assured that the quality of materials and workmanship is controlled by daikin. If you got recommendation for installers, not so bad, But if you buy from shops like courts or best denki, it’s difficult to tell what kind of contractors you end up with. So daikin is worth considering if you want more assurance of the piping works if you don’t know any good installers.

As for aircon brand recommendations, most say either ME or daikin is ok. Not much difference actually in quality.

Aircon is one of the highest energy guzzlers in a typical household, so maybe it is worthwhile to look at efficiency especially in hot Singapore. But it’s your choice.

One tip is make sure you get what you are promised for the materials and piping. Some installer use recycled parts to save cost. If they promise new materials, make sure they deliver the new insulation and copper pipes and setup them up in the house. If the pipes is delivered together with insulation, there’s a chance that those are recycled parts.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844241Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:17:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:40:06 GMT]]>

MyPillow:
Last yr when I help my in law to scout around , Gain city carried 3 ticks ( 2 ticks no more le plus v old already , u all mentioned 10 yrs ? So old ... .. ) Salesman told us the latest energy savings model not fantastic too

Actually Gain City still carries the 2 ticks model and yes it is that old and reliable 😄

Honestly every company will push for a different brand depending on what is giving them the best commission during that time. There are many brands that is cosmetically appealing and comes with loads of features. However the theory is the same. The more features the more parts and he more parts to breakdown.

Sometimes simplicity is beauty within itself.

What most important is to find something that suits your usage and friendly to your pockets.

The aircon is a mid range investment so careful consideration must be made before purchase and maintaining the aircons after purchase so that the lifespan is extended.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844151https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844151Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:40:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:32:28 GMT]]>

MyPillow:
Wat are the difference bet

Mit electric ( star max series)
& Mit Industry
I think later is cheaper but not sure durability
Do not be confused between Mitsubishi Electric (ME) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). They are 2 different companies. You are right that the latter cost lesser.

Based on our servicing experience we would prefer Mitsubishi Electric in terms of reliability, durability and ease of cleaning. The easy clean features of the ME is very useful especially for heavy users of aircon whereby they can try to do some basic maintenance themselves.

ME has an agent located in Singapore with their own building whereas MHI is marketed by a distributor hence spare parts support can be slow at times.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844149https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844149Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:32:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:31:54 GMT]]>Last yr when I help my in law to scout around , Gain city carried 3 ticks ( 2 ticks no more le plus v old already , u all mentioned 10 yrs ? So old … … ) Salesman told us the latest energy savings model not fantastic too

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844147https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844147Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:31:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:27:38 GMT]]>

janet88:
Estéema:

Mitsubishi 2 ticks beats any others in terms of quality, performance, durability & maintenance. We took tt even tho it didn't get 5 ticks & never regretted as it's soooo very quiet! Known for silence even after 15 years same same.


I was advised to take 2 ticks as it cools faster and savings from 5 ticks isn't that much.

my master bedroom is using 12000 btu.

Good choice really for the 2 ticks Mitsubishi.
The cost savings between the 2 ticks and 5 ticks model is not substantial. Considering that the 2 ticks model has been in the market for easily 10 years. This proof something.

Comparatively it would be wiser to look beyond the energy savings and invest in something that is more reliable as repairs can be costly in the long run.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844145https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844145Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:27:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:26:36 GMT]]>Wat are the difference bet

Mit electric ( star max series)
& Mit Industry
I think later is cheaper but not sure durability

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844144https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844144Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:26:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:24:22 GMT]]>

Estéema:
Mitsubishi 2 ticks beats any others in terms of quality, performance, durability & maintenance. We took tt even tho it didn't get 5 ticks & never regretted as it's soooo very quiet! Known for silence even after 15 years same same.

Wise choice. The 2 ticks Mitsubishi Starmex is one of the best in the market when it comes to cooling, reliability and maintenance. The spare parts support is also strong from Mitsubishi. It is just too bad that Mitsubishi will be phasing out the 2 ticks model soon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844143https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844143Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:24:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:20:36 GMT]]>

Estéema:
Mitsubishi 2 ticks beats any others in terms of quality, performance, durability & maintenance. We took tt even tho it didn't get 5 ticks & never regretted as it's soooo very quiet! Known for silence even after 15 years same same.

I was advised to take 2 ticks as it cools faster and savings from 5 ticks isn't that much.

my master bedroom is using 12000 btu.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844142https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844142Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:20:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:12:23 GMT]]>Mitsubishi 2 ticks beats any others in terms of quality, performance, durability & maintenance. We took tt even tho it didn’t get 5 ticks & never regretted as it’s soooo very quiet! Known for silence even after 15 years same same.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844140https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844140Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:12:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:57:00 GMT]]>I have installed system 3 for the rooms and system 1 (24000 btu) for the living room/dining area…Mitsubishi starmex. 2 ticks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844139Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:57:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:05:01 GMT]]>Sharing on bad installation jobs that caused sweating and black mold at aircon trunkings.


Have you ever wondered about the ugly black mold growing at your aircon trunking or the water droplets that keep appearing at the trunking?

Refer to the photos of a recent case we attended to.

1) Insulated pipes and wires are badly laid during installation with the wire pressing so tightly on the insulation causing it to be flatted. You can see the shape of the wire imprinted on the insulation and the condensate water accumulated there.

2) Pvc drain pipe is not insulated resulting in condensation.

3) Trunking size is too small to fit the insulation/Pvc drain pipe and wires resulting in squeezing of materials.

Due to damaged insulation, there will be incessant sweating/water leaking at the trunkings. Black mold will eventually form. Water leaking might damage fixtures such as partition/wardrobes if the pipings are concealed. Water leaking is a fall hazard too.

Unfortunately the only way to resolve this will be to repipe the system which is costly and a hassle especially for concealed pipings.

It would be good to consider engaging a separate company for servicing about 6 months into installation as they will be able to point out any installation fault and you can have your installer correct them as it is still under 1 year workmanship warranty.

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1844134Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:05:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Mon, 09 Apr 2018 03:34:09 GMT]]>As parents ourselves and dealing with air conditioning, will like to share this for the benefit of all parents out there. Regardless which company you use, for the sake of our kids to keep our aircon clean. Especially for those that uses the aircon daily. We are seeing many cases of moldy blowers and dust filled filters recently. Just imagine the dust and mold your family is breathing in.


Washing the filters might seem to be a chore especially after a full day of work or housework but it really helps a lot in prolonging the lifespan of your units and delaying the need to service your aircon.

Will be glad to share some aircon self maintenance tips if required. If you have any queries regarding air conditioning do not hesitate to ask. Sharing is caring. Absolutely no obligations.


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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842121https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842121Mon, 09 Apr 2018 03:34:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:34:57 GMT]]>Sharing this as it’s getting warmer by the day.

A lot of us parents neglect the home aircon due to our busy schedules. Many of us do not have the habit of servicing our aircon until problem such as water leaking occur. By then the damage might be too dire to salvage or the price to pay to approach repair services at the last minute will be high.

https://www.facebook.com/maxicoolservices/posts/2046336808762850

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1840753https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1840753Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:34:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Fri, 16 Mar 2018 03:13:50 GMT]]>

janet88:
pacetone:

So happy with my Mitsubishi after getting rid of the Daikin. It is really quiet that you won't know if the air-con is turned on or not. Samsung will be the last brand if I ever need to purchase again.


please advise...what's wrong with samsung brand of air con?

Samsung is not known for airconditioning.
Same goes for LG.

For tv and washers yes but for aircon they are not there yet.
In most cases it would be good to opt for those brands that specialize in aircon such as Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin.
Their focus is on the airconditioning market and with their vast experience the design and spare parts support is naturally better and stronger.

Some brands offer many features which might is good but considering that more features is equivalent to more parts and more chances of failure.

Honestly many brands are not built like those of the olden days whereby an aircon can last 15-20 years.
But with proper care and quality installation, 7-8 years should not be an issue.

Many of us have neglected the fact that airconditioners is a relatively expensive fixture hence we should always be planning ahead when it comes to selecting the brands and engaging service providers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1838262https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1838262Fri, 16 Mar 2018 03:13:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components) on Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:59:46 GMT]]>

iceywind88:
what is the difference between Mitsubishi Starmex and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries? Both also almost same price. But best denki people say they are very different

Mitsubishi Electric (ME) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industires (MHI) are different companies. Both have a presence in Singapore but ME as a building here whereas MHI is distributed via an agent.

ME has my vote if compared to MHI.
1) ME boost the easy clean features which means that it is service friendly so upkeep is much easier.
2) The wind chill factor of ME is better meaning higher cooling.
3) MHI has very fine coils which causes the wall unit to clog easily if usage is not proper.
4) MHI has softer/thinner plastic parts which might lead to breakages over time.

Hope this helps

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