[lowlight]

I tried a search, but I think most people use "AC" when talking about air conditioners, so came up with nothing.

Anyway, 2 of 3 of my A/C's don't really put out much cold air, and they are quite a bit noisier than the one that works properly. Our local handyman mentioned that they need to be cleaned, and said he can clean both for $600.

That seems like a lot, but I'm not sure what the cleaning involves.. If it involves taking them apart and dipping them in a cleaning solution, then that seems fair, but if they are going to just spray some cleaner in there or something, I can do that myself..

Anyway the quesiton is, how do you folks keep your A/C units functioning normally? I can see how a thorough cleaning could be involved, but I just want to double check with you guys first.

Thanks!

[Domboy]

i'm pretty sure they open them up and hose down with chemicals that clean out the filters etc. at least that's what i've seen on the street. $600 for 2 sounds pretty good, though i think at some point it becomes cheaper to replace them as older units become more and more energy inefficient.

[bee5]

The price for cleaning is varied from HK$200~HK$350 depends on the HP OR BTU/hr of that Air Conditioner.

If you can speak Cantonese, try to find the local repair shop to give a good quote.

And, you said some with quite a bit noisier. I think it may be caused by the wore FAN Bearing after long time use OR the supension of Compressor.

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I just searched this site for your price reference:
http://hongkong.ads28.com/big5/Item/.../ViewItem.html

They claim you can have 15% discount on the listed price OR 20% for cleansing 3 units.