Plain answers from the BeeHonest team on what things should cost, what's going wrong and when you actually need us. Dr Stranger reviewed the jokes.
Lift the cover on your aircon and you’ll see the filters and the coil. Behind them is a long, ribbed cylinder that spins to push air into your room. That’s the blower wheel. It’s where a lot of the grime ends up, and it’s the part many quick services never touch. Why it gets so…
Search for aircon servicing in Singapore and you’ll find hundreds of companies, most of them claiming to be the best. We’d like to say we are too, but the advertising rules are strict and my mother raised me well. So here are eight questions you can put to any company, ours included. 1. What’s the…
It’s 33°C outside and there’s ice on your aircon. It feels like it should be a good sign, since ice is cold and cold is the point. Sadly, no. Ice means something is stopping the system from working properly, and it often ends in a leak. Why an aircon freezes The coil is supposed to…
This is the one aircon job you don’t need us for. Washing the filter takes about five minutes, needs no tools, and it’s the most useful thing you can do between servicing visits. I’m happy to lose this one to you. What you’ll need A tap, a soft brush or old toothbrush, a little mild…
The fan is running, air is coming out, and it’s about as cold as a warm afternoon on the MRT platform. When an aircon blows but doesn’t cool, people often suspect the compressor, the outdoor unit that does the heavy lifting. Sometimes they’re right. Often it’s a much cheaper part. Signs the compressor isn’t running…
Your aircon has stopped working properly and now you’re doing the sums. Repair it, or put that money towards a new one? No single rule fits every aircon, but a few questions usually settle it. First, is it actually broken? Plenty of “dying” aircons are just very dirty. Weak air, poor cooling and leaks can…
Aircon installation quotes are hard to compare because two packages at the same price can include very different things. The headline number usually covers the machine and a basic install. The extras are where the final bill moves. What to expect A typical System 1 job with us comes to about SGD 1,000 to 2,000.…
Gas top-ups are one of the most common add-ons in aircon servicing, and one of the hardest for a customer to check. You can’t see the gas. So here’s what affects the price, what we charge and when you should say no. What we charge Gas check: free with any servicing. Top-up during a servicing…
A chemical overhaul is the biggest clean an aircon can get. It’s also the one people get talked into most often. So before you say yes, it helps to know what it actually involves and when your unit really needs it. What happens during an overhaul The fan coil comes off the wall and gets…
Ask three aircon companies for a chemical wash price and you can get three very different numbers. Nobody has to be cheating for that to happen. “Chemical wash” is used for at least three different jobs, and they don’t take the same time or the same effort. Three jobs, one name Chemical spray in place.…
If you’ve shopped for an aircon in Singapore, you’ve seen “System 3” and “System 4” everywhere, usually next to a price that seems too good. Here’s what those numbers actually mean, and how to pick the right one without overpaying. What does “System” mean? The number is how many indoor units (fan coils) share one…
Booking an aircon service is easy. Knowing what actually happens once the technician walks in is less obvious. Here’s what a proper visit looks like, so you know what you’re paying for and what to ask about. Step by step: our Deluxe General Servicing 1. Covers go down first. We protect your floor, bed and…
In Singapore, the aircon isn’t a luxury, it’s how most of us sleep. It’s also usually the biggest item on the household electricity bill. The good news: a few habits make a real difference, and none of them involve sweating through the night. 1. Start at 25°C Singapore’s NEA has long encouraged setting the aircon…
You switch on the aircon, and the whole room goes dark. Then you’re standing at the DB box with your phone torch. A tripping breaker is annoying, but it’s also doing its job: it switches the power off when something isn’t right. The question is what. First, stay safe If the breaker trips again straight…
A good aircon should hum quietly in the background. When it starts rattling at 2am, you notice. Some noises are completely normal, some are an early warning, and a few mean you should switch it off now. Here’s how to tell them apart. Clicking when it starts or stops A single click when the aircon…
Cheap aircon servicing that ends with a big bill? The common upsells in Singapore, the questions to ask, and how to get honest advice.
Getting keys to your BTO? 8 things to check before you sign an aircon installation quote, from piping and trunking to warranty and hidden extras.
Aircon blinking, beeping or refusing to switch on? The common causes, the quick checks you can do safely yourself, and when to call a technician.
Is an aircon gas top-up really needed? How refrigerant works, signs of low gas, why top-ups get oversold, and how to know if yours is genuine.
Every 3 months, 4 months or once a year? A realistic aircon servicing schedule for Singapore homes, based on how you actually use your aircon.
Aircon dripping water onto your bed or floor? The 6 most common causes, what to do immediately and when you need a technician.
Aircon smells musty, sour or like burning? What each smell usually means, what you can do yourself and when it’s time for a proper clean.
General servicing, BeeChem Wash, chemical jet wash or full dismantle chemical overhaul? A plain-English guide to which aircon clean your unit actually needs.
Aircon running but not cold? Here are 7 common causes, from dirty filters to low gas, and what you can check yourself before paying for a gas top-up.
How much aircon servicing really costs in Singapore in 2026, why $18 deals end up costing more, and what a fair price should include. Explained by Dr Stranger.