Popular Post aussiexpat Posted October 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) There was a thread here a while ago that pretty much said you can clean your own air-con for free and no need to pay servicing fee (couldn't find it) I did the self clean and now I had it cleaned properly at 500 baht per air-con. Chalk and cheese, my air-cons are now ice makers ???? Well worth the 2000 baht for my 4 air-con units (arranged through my condo Juristic desk so no company name sorry) Edited October 14, 2022 by aussiexpat 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Yeah self clean is generally filters in the shower but a proper 500 baht clean does much more than that. Instruction manual says more regular cleaning is needed. Problem is AC boys use it as an opportunity to say you need gas + another 200 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Problem is AC boys use it as an opportunity to say you need gas + another 200 baht Not so with mine, they said all four were good for gas (12 years old). I'm just amazed at the difference in cooling after the clean with no re-gas involved Note: this is just the 4 internal units, they didn't touch the 4 outside compressors Edited October 14, 2022 by aussiexpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted October 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, aussiexpat said: Not so with mine, they said all four were good for gas (12 years old). I'm just amazed at the difference in cooling after the clean with no re-gas involved Note: this is just the 4 internal units, they didn't touch the 4 outside compressors Strange, my guys cleaned outdoors too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: Strange, my guys cleaned outdoors too I have 2 floor condo with my 4 units stacked 20m high on balcony....they were scared to climb as I would be also as no health and safety belts in Thailand (I think 500 baht price would normally include outside clean? but as it turns out not needed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, aussiexpat said: I have 2 floor condo with my 4 units stacked 20m high on balcony....they were scared to climb as I would be also as no health and safety belts in Thailand (I think 500 baht price would normally include outside clean? but as it turns out not needed) Yes 500 includes outdoors, a lot of dirt in those outdoor units, maybe check with condo office, a common problem with some condos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauptmannUK Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 We use PK Air on Theppasit Rd. They usually send three guys and they do a good job. Just had them round. Inside and outside units stripped and cleaned. Normal wall mounted a/c is 400THB and the big ones ducted into the ceiling (quite a bit more work involved) are 700THB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) I might go back to them and say "hey, you never cleaned my outside units" not my fault they were scared to ladder that high But in reality, I'm really happy with their service, air-cons are like new again Edited October 14, 2022 by aussiexpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p414 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 2 hours ago, HauptmannUK said: We use PK Air on Theppasit Rd. They usually send three guys and they do a good job. Just had them round. Inside and outside units stripped and cleaned. Normal wall mounted a/c is 400THB and the big ones ducted into the ceiling (quite a bit more work involved) are 700THB. Been using Pittaya [PK] for 18 years .First time he came he said no service needed .I asked how much he said no charge...I gave him 100 baht for his time and petrol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemos Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Any good ones in Phra Kahnong ? I have a wall mounted one thats leaking water ,will that be fixed too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I live in Ratchaburi not Pattaya but for 500 baht/unit my air guy pretty much dismantles the inside unit takes the blower wheel out and washes it too. Checks line pressure and tops it up if needed for no additional charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Strange, my guys cleaned outdoors too I pay 600 baht which includes the compressor being cleaned. As it's outside it gets far dirtier than the inside unit so I don't understand why you wouldn't have it included to further optimise performance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dazinoz Posted October 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2022 14 hours ago, aussiexpat said: 500 baht price would normally include outside clean? but as it turns out not needed) Not correct, the outside unit gets neglected too much. The fins do not have a filter and depending where you are can get very dirty. The video is the outdoor unit fins getting cleaned here in Chiang Mai only 1 year after being "professionally" cleaned. So don't waste your money when unit being serviced and get the outdoor unit cleaned. NOTE: This is not a "How to" video but a "Why you should" video. IMG_6826.mp4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozfarang Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 You definitely need both the heat exchangers (inside and outside) cleaned for optimal performance. I get my aircons cleaned every six months and your will be happy with your reduced electric bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcho Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 3 hours ago, davemos said: Any good ones in Phra Kahnong ? I have a wall mounted one thats leaking water ,will that be fixed too ? That sounds like your evaporation drain is blocked 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinyara Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Using this thread to ask if anyone knows the best place in Pattaya/Jomtien to get replacement A/c remote controls, my A/c's are LG. I guess the cleaning guys would know, just wondered if anyone has had to replace theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, kinyara said: Using this thread to ask if anyone knows the best place in Pattaya/Jomtien to get replacement A/c remote controls, my A/c's are LG. I guess the cleaning guys would know, just wondered if anyone has had to replace theirs. I replaced my 4 with a generic brand from the electrical shop in Tukom basement. They've all worked well (I think was 300 baht each) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markeewan Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Normally the Thai price is around 500 baht per a/c unit, but this includes the outside one as well. My outside units in Bangkok get clogged up with those fine white floating seeds that get shed each year. I am not sure what the real name is I just know them as Sugars and they come from a long grass. They can be brushed or vacuumed off but pressure washing makes sure they are removed from the internal fins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p414 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 22 minutes ago, kinyara said: Using this thread to ask if anyone knows the best place in Pattaya/Jomtien to get replacement A/c remote controls, my A/c's are LG. I guess the cleaning guys would know, just wondered if anyone has had to replace theirs. there are a couple of guys that sell all kinds of remotes at the Thepprasit weekend Market..One stall is on the line near the pavement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 19 minutes ago, kinyara said: Using this thread to ask if anyone knows the best place in Pattaya/Jomtien to get replacement A/c remote controls, my A/c's are LG. I guess the cleaning guys would know, just wondered if anyone has had to replace theirs. Amorn Electronics most likely would have one if you have Amorn in your area. Just looking at google likes like one at: 8 Moo10, South Pattaya Road, Long Prue, Pattaya. Maybe one closer if you check google. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 17 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Yeah self clean is generally filters in the shower but a proper 500 baht clean does much more than that. Instruction manual says more regular cleaning is needed. Problem is AC boys use it as an opportunity to say you need gas + another 200 baht we got the need to fill one wtih gas story every time. In the end we got the real Mitsubishi guys in who said it had too much gas in it and had to let some out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 25 minutes ago, kinyara said: Using this thread to ask if anyone knows the best place in Pattaya/Jomtien to get replacement A/c remote controls, my A/c's are LG. I guess the cleaning guys would know, just wondered if anyone has had to replace theirs. Lazada about 150 baht 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, proton said: we got the need to fill one wtih gas story every time. In the end we got the real Mitsubishi guys in who said it had too much gas in it and had to let some out! I had an AC in my bedroom in Australia 19 years old and NEVER needed a top up. I installed a new inverter type and moved old one to workshop and used a couple more years with no top up. Mostly just a scam here because the average person has no idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinyara Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Thanks all for the helpful replies. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dazinoz said: I had an AC in my bedroom in Australia 19 years old and NEVER needed a top up. I installed a new inverter type and moved old one to workshop and used a couple more years with no top up. Mostly just a scam here because the average person has no idea. Thats right if they do it has a leak and the leak has to be fixed first before topping it up. The Mrs believed him as they do tend not to question what they are told by other Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, proton said: Thats right if they do it has a leak and the leak has to be fixed first before topping it up. The Mrs believed him as they do tend not to question what they are told by other Thais. I was doing instals and minor fixes in Oz before i left and I had to account for every gram of refrigerant. And If I did a top up I had to have proof of a repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 53 minutes ago, aussiexpat said: I replaced my 4 with a generic brand from the electrical shop in Tukom basement. They've all worked well (I think was 300 baht each) IT IS CALLED amorn.....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, Dazinoz said: Mostly just a scam here because the average person has no idea. The average person would have some idea if the air is not cold. When that happens every chance it is down to a drop in gas pressure. Our aircons are now over 12 years old and have had a leak on each one in the last couple of years. But then the average falang thinks everything is a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dazinoz Posted October 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2022 Just now, sandyf said: The average person would have some idea if the air is not cold. When that happens every chance it is down to a drop in gas pressure. Our aircons are now over 12 years old and have had a leak on each one in the last couple of years. But then the average falang thinks everything is a scam. Obviously you are the expert on ACs. If it doesn't need a top up and they do it is a scam. If you think different good for you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, Dazinoz said: I was doing instals and minor fixes in Oz before i left and I had to account for every gram of refrigerant. And If I did a top up I had to have proof of a repair. So unless a repair is needed a top up shouldn't be needed? I agree about the scam thing, it's easy money for them to charge 200 extra for top up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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