Aircon Servicing & Repair in Tiu Keng Leng

A unit that trips the breaker at startup usually has a failing compressor, a shorted capacitor, or a wiring fault — all electrical faults that need a technician. Do not keep resetting the breaker; repeated tripping can damage the compressor beyond repair.

The most common cause is a clogged condensate drain line — dirt and algae block the pipe and water backs up into the room. Other causes are a dirty evaporator coil that ices over and then melts, a cracked drain pan, or an incorrectly sloped drain pipe. A drain flush during a standard service usually fixes it.

A musty smell means mould or bacteria on the evaporator coil or in the drain pan — fixed with a chemical wash. A burning smell can be dust on a heater element or a failing motor and is worth an inspection. A vinegar-like or chemical smell can indicate a refrigerant leak; turn the unit off and call a technician.

Pricing depends on the service depth: a basic clean-and-check per unit is the cheapest, a chemical wash costs roughly double, and a full overhaul double again. Multi-unit discounts are standard. Get the per-unit rate and what is included in writing before booking — see the national price ranges on this page as a baseline.

Once a year is the minimum for a system used seasonally; every 3-4 months if you run it daily in a hot climate. Regular servicing keeps coils and filters clean, which protects the compressor — the most expensive part to replace — and keeps energy use down.

A standard clean of a split-type indoor unit runs HK$400-$800; a deep clean with coil/blower removal is HK$700-$1,200. Window units cost HK$400-$700 to clean and slightly more if removal and refit is needed. Multi-unit bookings get per-unit discounts.

You are, as the owner of the unit. Dripping air conditioners are a common source of complaints under building deeds of mutual covenant, and FEHD can issue nuisance notices. A drain-pipe clear or re-slope during a service visit usually fixes it — do not ignore management office letters.