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Excerpt form Straits Times, 22/10/2015 “ In a bid to cut Singapore’s energy consumption, the National Environment Agency (NEA) will phase out less energy-efficient air conditioners by September next year. Currently, air conditioning models sold here must have at least...

In Singapore, conventional air conditioner (non energy saving) is already phasing out. This is due to a ban on the import of such products by the government. Only the new energy saving inverter aircon which passes the energy rating is allowed. Energy saving inverter...

Let us look at the advantages of Precision air conditioners over comfort/standard air conditioners for data centers and server rooms. Of course, people use precision air conditioners (or something better) by default in data centers, these days. But, smaller facilities...

WHY DO WE NEED TO REGULARLY SERVICE OUR AIRCON? Servicing your aircon regularly will maintain its health and thus, efficiency. It is also a preventive measure that will decrease the chances of a sudden, unwelcome breakdown in the long run that may cost a pretty penny...

One of the most common air conditioner problems is improper operation. If the air conditioning is on, be sure to close the windows and doors. You want to isolate the room as much as possible from the rest of your home in order to cool the room faster with lowest...

Circuit board (PCB) repairing used to be a common practice. However, with technological advancement, the circuit board design grew so complicated, making repairing a challenge. Moreover the aircon servicing market is flooded with inexperience contractors who can...

The biggest advantage of an inverter aircon system is energy saving. With inverter technology, air conditioner can vary its power output to precisely maintain room temperature. Inverter technology also enables high powered start up which lets you enjoy fast cooling up...

This article addresses two common causes for a foul odour emitting from the air con: After a period of usage, the air conditioner gathers foul smelling waste product (in the form of mould, slime and mildew) from moisture accumulation when the aircon dehumidifies and...

There are various reasons as to why an aircon is not cold. Some of the more common faults are: Door or windows are not closed A clogged air filter or cooling coil The aircon is not set to the cooling mode The aircon parts may be malfunctioning or deteriorate The...

Noisy air conditioners are one of the common problems encountered. The reasons may be of a singular nature or due to multiple faulty functioning in the air con. One reason for a noisy air conditioner is a choked fan coil or dirty outdoor condenser. To ascertain this,...

An air conditioner that leaks water is a common problem. Here are three common reasons for this occurrence. First, a clogged pipe is one common reason leading to aircon leaking problem.The air con absorbs excess water vapour from its environment. This water is then...

Essentially, this is due to a faulty aircon system. There are a few possible causes for this: The condenser coil is filthy When operating, an aircon emits heat. When the condenser cooling coil is dirty and clogged, the heat is unable to dissipate out effectively,...

Refrigerant pressure in the air conditioning system must be maintained at a correct pressure in order to produce optimal cooling. Too much or too less refrigerant in the system will both results in insufficient cooling and energy wastage. Below are brief descriptiion...

If you are keen on performing aircon servicing on your own, it is possible, but please be aware of the limits in self-servicing. Here, we will explore what can be done by the owner, and what is best left to the professionals. This will provide you with insight on the...

User frequently encountered scenario of switching on the aircon and found it to automatically off by itself minutes later. There are a number of possible faults that could trigger such respond. Faulty power switch Most fancoil is design to have a switch which enable...

The advancement in air conditioning technology has resulted in designs that enable superior energy saving ability and improved functioning of the air conditioner. Old technology utilises electrical components to perform direct control operation of motors and...

In hot and humid Singapore, we often rely on air-conditioned comfort. To ensure a hassle-free air-conditioning experience, it is useful to remember that air-conditioners also require regular maintenance. Many people often make the mistake of servicing their...

In our article “About Chemical Cleaning”, we briefly described the process of fancoil chemical cleaning. However, there are many variations of chemical washing provided by different aircon contractors  at different pricing. The scope of work differs greatly as well as...

1. What is an air-con chemical Cleaning? In a nutshell, an aircon chemical cleaning (sometime known as chemical overhaul or chemical washing) is a thorough cleaning of the air conditioning system by taking out the individual parts of the aircon unit, inspecting them...

In a nutshell, general aircon servicing that is done regularly helps to maintain the efficiency of your air conditioner, and in turn prolongs its lifespan. An air con starts to work at lowered efficiency after about a year’s usage. If properly maintained, your aircon...

There are many factors that lead to the formation of ice on the air conditioner. Some of these reasons are clog cooling coil, insufficient refrigerant, a filthy filter and damaged parts. When the aircon ices up, it is best to call an aircon professional to assess the...

The aircon cools a room by sucking the heat from the air. When the aircon is not running optimally, it is not able to pull in the heat from the air and emit it out at an efficient rate, thus taking a longer time to cool a room. This may be due to several reasons: The...