Why Quarterly Servicing Matters in Jurong
Ever switched on your bedroom aircon and caught a musty smell? That’s usually the first sign it’s overdue for a clean.
Singapore is hot and humid all year. The Meteorological Service Singapore puts the mean annual relative humidity at around 82%. Most Jurong households run their aircon every day, often all night in the bedrooms.
Dust and moisture build up in the filter, on the coil and in the drain pan much faster than in cooler climates. Aircon servicing every 3 to 4 months clears that build-up before it turns into the problems people call us about:
- Weak cooling
- Water dripping
- Musty smells
- Higher bills
The trouble is that it’s easy to forget. Six months becomes a year, and by then a simple service is no longer enough.
An annual aircon maintenance contract fixes that. We keep the schedule and contact you when the next quarterly servicing is due.
Who Is the Contract For?
Homes with three or more units
Families in HDB flats and condominiums with a System 3 or System 4 multi-split save the most. The per-unit cost drops as the unit count goes up.
Got 2 to 4 wall-mounted units in your Jurong West or Jurong East flat? You’re right in the sweet spot.
Units with repeat breakdowns
If the same unit keeps leaking or losing cooling, regular filter cleaning and drain flush visits usually stop the cycle. These are the usual repeat offenders:
- A blocked drain line that makes water drip indoors
- A dirty filter or coil that weakens the airflow
- A unit that cools well for a week, then fades again
Landlords and tenants
Many tenancy agreements ask for regular servicing with proof. In Singapore, Homejourney’s landlord and tenant guide says routine servicing usually falls to the tenant, commonly every 3 months. Major repairs from wear and tear usually fall to the landlord.
You get a service receipt after every visit, which keeps everyone covered at handover. Keep these handy:
- Your tenancy agreement’s servicing clause
- Every service receipt, filed by date
- Photos of the units at move-in and move-out
Small offices and shops
Business units run aircon for long hours and collect more dust. A contract keeps visits regular around your opening hours. See commercial aircon servicing for cassette and ducted units.
What Each Visit Covers
Every contract visit follows the same general servicing checklist on every unit:
- Filter cleaning
- Evaporator coil check and clean
- Drain line flush and drain pan check
- Refrigerant pressure check
- Thermostat test and electrical check
- Airflow and temperature test
The drain flush does more than stop leaks. Pest control specialists such as Billy Aircon warn that Aedes mosquitoes can breed in the stagnant water of a clogged drain pan, so a clear drain protects your family too.
If we spot something that needs more than servicing, such as a coil that needs a chemical wash or a slow refrigerant leak, we explain it and give a separate fixed quote. Nothing extra is done without your say.
Contract vs Booking Each Time
| Single visits | Annual contract | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for 2 units, 4 visits | S$55 per visit | From S$200 a year |
| Booking | You book each time | We schedule, you get priority |
| Receipts | Per visit | Every visit, kept consistent |
| Risk of skipping | High | Low |
The last row matters most. A cheaper visit means little if you skip it, and a contract takes the remembering off your plate. Single-visit prices come from our published Jurong price list, so you can compare both options before you commit.
Getting Started
WhatsApp us with the number of units, unit types (wall-mounted, multi-split, cassette) and your address. We send a yearly price and agree the first visit date.
New BTO owners can read our guide on the first aircon servicing for a new BTO flat to see when to start.
Ready to sort out your annual aircon maintenance contract? Send us a WhatsApp today, and we’ll handle the schedule from there.
