It’s the second day of Chinese New Year. Your home is filled with the wonderful aroma of bak kwa and pineapple tarts, and the happy chatter of your relatives. But as the afternoon heat intensifies, you notice your aunt fanning herself dramatically. The aircon is on full blast, but the room remains hot and stuffy.
In Singapore, preparing for major festivals like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, or Deepavali is a time-honoured ritual. It’s about more than just spring cleaning or cooking delicious feasts; it’s about showing respect, ensuring family harmony, and maintaining “face.”
Just as you wouldn’t serve stale snacks, you don’t want to host your loved ones in an uncomfortably hot home. A malfunctioning aircon isn’t just a technical problem; it’s a social one. It can shorten tempers and amplify stress, turning a happy gathering sour. A well-serviced aircon does more than cool a room—it helps regulate the “emotional thermostat” of your home.
Why Waiting is a Recipe for Disaster
Procrastinating on your pre-festive aircon check is a gamble. In the weeks leading up to CNY or Hari Raya, there is a massive surge in demand for servicing across Singapore, leading to two major problems.
- Technician Scarcity: All the good, reliable technicians are fully booked weeks in advance. Waiting until the last minute means you might be forced to hire a less experienced or poorly reviewed company, risking shoddy work.
- Holiday Price Premiums: A last-minute emergency call on a public holiday is the most expensive way to fix an aircon. While Vedha offers 24/7 emergency services as a safety net, the smartest financial move is to avoid needing them in the first place.
Your Pre-Festive Aircon Health Check
To avoid the holiday panic, perform this simple health check about a month before your guests arrive.
What You Can Do Yourself:
- Clean Your Filters: Clogged filters are the #1 cause of weak airflow. Wash them with mild soap and water, let them dry completely, and put them back.
- Check the Remote: A non-responsive aircon can sometimes be due to dead batteries. Try replacing them first.
- Clear the Outdoor Unit: Make sure there are no boxes or laundry blocking the outdoor unit on your ledge or balcony. It needs space to “breathe” and release heat.
- Do a Test Run: Turn on every indoor unit for 30 minutes. Listen for strange noises and check for musty smells or weak cooling.
Red Flags: When to Call the Professionals If your test run reveals any problems, it’s time to call an expert. Here’s what the symptoms likely mean:
| Symptom (What you see, hear, or smell) | Likely Cause (What the technician thinks) | The Vedha Solution (What to book) |
| Weak airflow, room takes long to cool | Dirty filters or clogged internal evaporator coil. | Aircon Service or Aircon Cleaning |
| Musty, sour, or “funky” smell | Mold and bacteria buildup on coils and in the water tray. | Aircon Cleaning (Chemical Wash) |
| Water leaking from the indoor unit | Clogged drainage pipe or blocked back tray. | Aircon Service or Aircon Repair |
| Aircon is not cold at all (fan works) | Low refrigerant due to a gas leak, or a faulty compressor. | Aircon Repair (Gas Top-up & Leak Check) or Compressor Repair |
| Loud grinding, buzzing, or clicking noise | Failing fan motor, faulty electrical component, or compressor issue. | Aircon Repair |
| Blinking lights on the indoor unit | A specific system error has been detected by the control board (PCB). | Aircon Repair (Diagnostics) |
The Vedha Promise: A Cool & Peaceful Celebration
A cool, comfortable home is a cornerstone of modern Singaporean hospitality. It keeps your guests happy, helps the family celebrations go smoothly, and most importantly, gives you one less thing to worry about during a busy festive season.
At Vedha, we are your trusted partners in achieving that peace of mind. Our team of experienced, professional technicians ensures your air-conditioning system is in peak condition, ready to handle the demands of a full house. And should the unexpected happen, our 24/7 emergency service is always here to provide a reliable safety net.
Don’t get caught in the holiday heat. Plan ahead, book early, and ensure your home is a cool, welcoming sanctuary for your loved ones.
Call Vedha Construction at 96540044 today to book your pre-festive aircon service and enjoy a cool, peaceful celebration!
We specialize in Aircon installation, repair, and service. We have all type & model of recon compressor, full set & fancoil. Our technicians are highly proficient in their respective field and repairs and fixes aircon of various brands.
