Homeowner guide · Updated October 2026
Should You Repair or Replace Your Aircon?
A simple way to decide between repairing and replacing your aircon, based on age, repair cost and gas type.
Quick decision table
| Situation | Our advice |
|---|---|
| Under 7 years old, minor fault | Repair |
| 7 to 10 years old, repair under a third of a new system | Repair, then service regularly |
| Over 10 years old, compressor or PCB failure | Usually replace |
| Uses R22 gas and needs gas often | Replace |
| Repair costs more than half of a new system | Replace |
Why age matters
Older units lose efficiency, and parts for discontinued models get harder to find. A new inverter system can also lower your monthly bill compared with a tired older unit.
Get both quotes
When we inspect an older unit, we give you the repair price and the replacement price side by side so you can decide.
Related services
General Servicing
Regular servicing keeps your aircon cold, quiet and cheap to run.
from $30/unitChemical Wash
When general servicing no longer fixes weak cooling, leaks or a musty smell, the coil and blower are coated in grime that only chemical cleaning removes.
from $80/unitAircon Repair
We find the fault first and quote you before any repair.
check from $50Gas Top-Up
Low refrigerant gas makes your aircon run longer and cool less.
from $60/unitInstallation
Whether you are fitting out a new BTO, replacing a tired system in an older flat or upgrading a condo, we survey the site, recommend the right size and brand, and install with neat trunking and proper drainage.
System 2 from $1,800Aircon Not Cold
An aircon that runs but doesn't cool is the most common call we get.
check from $50Water Leaking
A leaking aircon can stain walls and damage floors and furniture.
from $50Servicing Contract
A contract puts your aircon on a fixed schedule so you never forget a service.
$25/unit per visitNeed an aircon technician in Yishun?
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