All About Aircon (New, Maintenance, related components)

[Jennifer]

keroppi:

I have got 3 Daikin system2 at home, 2 already down after 5-6 years of usage, so I am very disappointed with the durability of Daikin aircon.


I enaged a coolserve serviceman to come down last weekend to give me a quotation for my aircon replacement. I am changing from Daikin Inverter to Mitsubitshi Inverter. He says that Mitsubitshi aircon is by far the quietest in the market and eaiser to maintain/self clean. Hopefully Mitsubitshi aircon can last longer than my old Daikin.

I remember our first national panasonic aircon lasted more than 10 years and was still going strong when we sold off our apartment (many years back).

Hi, can feedback on your Mitsubitshi airconditioner?

My National really needs to be replaced now. TIA your sharing.

[janet88]

My prev owner installed Daikin…stayed for 5 years and after I took over, I had to get the whole system changed as the split unit in master bedroom was spoilt. Changed to Mitsubishi inverter with multi-split. Touchwood, served me pretty well for more than 8 years with maintenance every 6 months, due to daily usage…1 unit in each room. Wanted to install another unit in hall but cannot bcos old flat cannot support.

[Jennifer]

We placed an order for Mitsubitshi with All Best @ IMM (recommended by buds) ytd evening. The salespp is really patient.

[kohwl]

[quote]From previous experience, i do not sign contracts with aircon compannies. I tell them that if i need to assess their service first before deciding. Anyway i think 3 monthly servicing of air con is not necessary if you clean it frequently on your own. If they need to do more, as in your case, i will always ask them what is the total amount including all the labour charges and gst before deciding. If it is too expensive, i will tell them that i will need to discuss with hubby and may also need to get 2nd opinion.[/quote]
I have to agree with you - aircon contracts seem like a terrible idea to me, after trying it once. A three monthly service contract is pretty arbitrary, your aircon will need servicing more or less often depending on how you actually use it - probably a lot less often, in most cases!

I like the approahch i read about from http://www.igloo.com.sg about http://www.igloo.com.sg/booking/annual - just book when you need it, instead of signing up and handing over your money before they've delivered on their service!

[Gecko]

We have had a Daikin System 4 for 10.5 yrs. No major problems. We did have leakage tho'. But that was due to the installation rather than the brand of the aircon.


Our usuage is moderate to heavy, especially in the last 5-6 years due to the kids. We use this company called Poh Meng for servicing. It has been about 7 years since we engaged them. $320.00 per year. Fair amount. Service has been generally good. Their recommendation(s) thru the years have generally been sound. The guy that comes down has been the same for the last 5 years. That helps.

We use Cool Serve for another place that we have. That place has 9 units :shock: ! Its about $650.00 per year. They were the company servicing when we bought the place. We kept them on after the expiry of their contract as Poh Meng couldnt quote something lower. The place is tenanted and everything is dealt with by the agent. I haven't heard any complaints for 2 years, so everything is alright, I reckon.

Gecko

[kwokwc]

Last yr found an aircon service company who install a new set of aircon in my shop. After installing, check with them what is their charges like, Wow, I am impressed. Just $25/unit. My previous aircon service company charges at least $60 per unit. This is the normal unit that we install at home. Even after my staff heard his prices, also say that they will get them to service their home aircon. Now I have also change all my aircon servicing to them too.


they also don’t recommend chemical wash as they say will spoil the aircon more. My previous company sure to do 1 chemical wash per yr with us, and it is so ex.

This aircon servicing thing is really like getting a maid, a bit depend on luck to find the right one. If the servicing is so cheap, can easily service twice a yr, and should be more than enough.

[tankee]

chanel26:

Mine was Installed by http://www.airconservicesg.com and i am quite happy with them. So far no problem with my aircon.


You need to becareful and always look around to avoid being quote a high price. Also, if you are using it everyday, i would suggest an inverter, you can save more in the long run.

installed by your own company?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14191

[corneyAmber]

Yes the heat is on and my aircon went kaput…


I got some ideas from Big D, anyone else hv recommendations to make?

Hot Hot Hot!!!

[corneyAmber]

Go for Daikin, my trusted brand since I got married. More expensive but trust-worthy.


I had to overhaul my system two years back, got Natural Cool to install it for me. Piping etc, so nicely done up. :celebrate: Good sales and follow-up service. :love: Very happy with both Natural Cool and Daikin.

[corneyAmber]

25hourmaid:

Go for Daikin, my trusted brand since I got married. More expensive but trust-worthy.


I had to overhaul my system two years back, got Natural Cool to install it for me. Piping etc, so nicely done up. :celebrate: Good sales and follow-up service. :love: Very happy with both Natural Cool and Daikin.

Thanks friend...after the check, looks like my place can only install Daikin...which is your recommended brand! :hi5: