Aircon Not Cold in Singapore
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Aircon not cold is not always a gas problem. FixMove checks airflow, fan-coil dirt, drainage, sensor readings, refrigerant pressure and outdoor-unit condition first. A S$30 Priority Service option is available for urgent or customer-requested appointment times, subject to availability and confirmation; it is separate from the work quotation; gas top-up, chemical wash or component repair is only recommended after the cause is narrowed down.
A S$10 fuel surcharge applies to every visit. No additional standard call-out or inspection fee applies. Urgent service or a customer-requested appointment time adds one S$30 fee, subject to technician availability and confirmation. The S$30 is a separate service fee. Pricing terms.
If the unit is running but the room stays warm, we help narrow the problem fast: airflow blockage, dirty coil, refrigerant loss, sensor fault, fan issue or aging compressor path.
What This Page Helps You Narrow Down
- Useful for split-unit systems that run but cannot pull room temperature down.
- We separate simple servicing issues from actual repair or refrigerant-loss scenarios.
- Photo/video, model details and how many indoor units are affected help us quote faster.
Most Common Root Causes
We use symptom-first diagnosis so the final recommendation matches the actual issue, not just the most obvious surface sign.
Weak cooling and water on the floor are often the same fault seen from two sides: a dirty fan coil restricts airflow, the coil ices, and the melt overruns the drain tray. If your unit is dripping as well as blowing warm, use aircon water leak repair for the drainage half of the diagnosis.
Dirty fan coil or clogged filter path
Restricted airflow is one of the most common reasons a unit feels weak even when it still powers on normally.
Low refrigerant or gas leak suspicion
If cooling keeps dropping over time, we check for leak signals before advising gas top-up.
Outdoor condenser heat rejection issue
Blocked condenser fins, poor airflow or fan problems can reduce cooling performance across the whole system.
Electrical / control component fault
Capacitor, sensor, PCB or fan-motor faults can make the unit run without delivering stable cold air.
Typical Repair Costs By Cause
Urgent service or a customer-requested appointment time adds one S$30 fee as a separate service fee. Figures below are indicative — confirm the exact quote via WhatsApp before the visit.
Dirty fan coil
Chemical wash from S$90. The most common fix when airflow is weak but the compressor still works — see chemical wash cost.
Low refrigerant
Gas top-up from S$80 after a pressure test and leak check — see gas top-up cost.
Capacitor replacement
S$120 – $180, indoor or outdoor unit. The compressor will not start without a working capacitor.
Compressor relay
S$180 – $280. Typical when the compressor clicks on and off within seconds of starting.
What We Check On Site
- Unit model, system type and how many indoor units show the same symptom.
- Filter, fan-coil and drainage condition.
- Cooling output trend: weak from start or only drops after some runtime.
- Outdoor-unit airflow and abnormal sound/heat signals.
- Whether gas top-up, chemical wash or prior repairs were done recently.
When To Prioritize Urgent Support
- Cooling drops sharply together with water leak or icing.
- Children, elderly or server/work equipment rely on the room staying cool.
- Strong burning smell or repeated electrical trip from the aircon isolator.
- Multiple rooms are affected, suggesting a system-wide issue rather than one dirty unit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always need gas top-up if my aircon is not cold?
No. Many not-cold cases are caused by dirt buildup, airflow blockage or component faults. We check likely root causes before recommending refrigerant top-up.
What is the difference between normal servicing and chemical wash?
Normal servicing is routine cleaning and checks. Chemical wash is for heavier dirt, mould or stubborn cooling-loss cases where standard cleaning is not enough.
If only one room is not cold, is it still a gas issue?
Not always. A single indoor unit problem can come from fan-coil dirt, drainage, airflow restriction or component faults local to that unit.
Can you quote before coming down?
Yes. WhatsApp your address, unit model, symptom summary and a short video so we can narrow likely scope and advise the best visit type.
Do you support HDB, condo and landed homes?
Yes. We handle residential aircon issue diagnosis islandwide across HDB, condo and landed properties in Singapore.
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