Aircon Servicing Cost in Singapore 2026: Honest Pricing Breakdown

Aircon shops in Singapore advertise "$16 per unit!" promos and then somehow your invoice comes out to $250. Here's what aircon services actually cost in 2026, broken down honestly so you can compare quotes apples to apples.

General Servicing — $60 to $180 per visit

Qair's general servicing pricing (per visit, all units serviced):

• 1 unit — $60
• 2 units — $80 ($40 each)
• 3 units — $105
• 4 units — $120
• 5 units — $150
• 6 units — $180

Beyond 6 units, add $30 per extra unit. Includes filter wash, front cover wipe, fan coil + blower wipe, drain check, cooling test. ~25–35 min per unit. (Optional blower dismantle +$30 per FCU on some brands.)

Watch out for: Shops advertising "$25 per unit" usually do 10-minute filter swap, not actual servicing. The price difference reflects the time difference.

Annual Servicing Contract — from $200/year (4 visits)

If you'd rather not rebook every quarter, an annual contract bundles 4 services over 12 months at a lower per-visit rate than ad-hoc:

• 1 unit — $200/year ($50/visit)
• 2 units — $280/year ($70/visit)
• 3 units — $360/year ($90/visit)
• 4 units — $400/year ($100/visit)
• 5 units — $500/year ($125/visit)
• 6 units — $600/year ($150/visit)

You're serviced every 3 months and we track the schedule for you. Pay annually up-front or per visit.

Chemical Wash — $80 to $150 per unit (market)

A mid-tier deep clean without full dismantling. Across the market, most shops charge $80–$120 per unit, premium up to $150. Qair keeps it simple with two tiers — routine General Servicing for regular upkeep, and a full Chemical Overhaul (below) when a unit really needs it. We'll tell you honestly which one your unit actually needs.

Chemical Overhaul — from $150

The deepest clean: full dismantle of the indoor unit (FCU) from the wall, soak, scrub, reinstall and test. Qair pricing (price drops per unit the more you do):

15,000 BTU & below:

• 1 unit — $150 · 2 units — $260 ($130 ea) · 3 units — $360 ($120 ea)
• 4 units — $480 · 5 units — $600 · 6 units — $720 (all $120 ea)

18,000 BTU & above:

• 1 unit — $150 · 2 units — $280 ($140 ea) · 3 units — $420 ($140 ea) · 4 units — $560 ($140 ea)

Gas Top-Up — $60 to $150 at Qair

Qair pricing (per unit, depends on the amount needed):

• R22 & R410A — $60–$120 per unit
• R32 (newer systems) — $80–$150 per unit

We pressure-test / leak-check first, so you're not just topping up a leak that'll empty again in a few months. If a shop quotes "$50 gas top-up" without testing for leaks, you'll be back paying again. See our gas top-up guide.

Repair / Diagnostic — from $30

Honest aircon repair = diagnose first, quote second, fix only after you approve. Qair charges $30 minimum callout for residential diagnostics. Quote for actual repair is given after we identify the issue — you can decline. If we can't fix it, only the callout applies.

Installation — Quoted on-site

BTO / new install / replacement / system upgrade — done on per-job basis. Indicative ranges:

• System 2 Mitsubishi Starmex: ~$2,000–$2,800
• System 3 Mitsubishi Starmex: ~$2,800–$3,800
• System 4 Daikin iSmile: ~$3,800–$4,800

See our BTO install guide for full breakdown.

Home Assessment — from $30

Not sure what you need? Book a home assessment. A specialist comes, inspects, gives honest diagnosis + recommendation + quote. $30 callout, no obligation to proceed. We'll tell you the cheapest fix that actually works.

What you should NEVER pay extra for

• "Inspection fee" before a quote — diagnostic is part of the service
• "Material surcharge" for basic chemicals — included in service price
• "Weekend rates" for residential — most legitimate shops don't charge this
• "Deposit" for servicing or chemical wash — only installation needs one

If a shop tries to slip these in, walk away.