Air Con Specialist Workshop - L & Kim (Ubi)

[Galantspeedz]

Seems like quite difficult to find honest air con workshop. Last time went to Tomika and was told to change compressor. End up after changing, still need to go back few times cos not cold. Finally, was told due to some blocked valve n dun know what silica broken. Still need to pay for those repair cos not related to compressor. Till today, I'm still wondering if really need to change compressor in the 1st place.

 

how much you change your valve?

[Jamesc]

From my limited understanding

a compressor is a mechanical device like a motor

and a mechanical device is less likely to fail.

 

The magnetic clutch is an electronic device and

will fail with wear and tear like brake pads.

 

If I had an aircon problem again, I will visit a few

air con workshops and get it verified by a few mechanics

 

Until all die die says its not megnetic clutch and must change

the compressor then I will change the compressor.

 

If one doctor told me I need to go for open heart surgery, I will go for

a second and third and forth opinions before I die die

go under the knief.

 

[Jamesc]

Seems like quite difficult to find honest air con workshop. Last time went to Tomika and was told to change compressor. End up after changing, still need to go back few times cos not cold. Finally, was told due to some blocked valve n dun know what silica broken. Still need to pay for those repair cos not related to compressor. Till today, I'm still wondering if really need to change compressor in the 1st place.

I am not an expert but it sounds like no need to change the compressor

 

but only need to change the other things.

 

[Fcw75]

Even if you go to other aircon workshop like Tomika, they will also ask u to change compressor. They can earn more from it.

 

Go to Kim Hoe & Co at Ubi. My friend changed his Vios magnetic clutch there for $220, on a Sunday somemore.

[Cephas]

Even if you go to other aircon workshop like Tomika, they will also ask u to change compressor. They can earn more from it.

 

Go to Kim Hoe & Co at Ubi. My friend changed his Vios magnetic clutch there for $220, on a Sunday somemore.

 

Kim Hoe & Co is more towards battery & tyre change? Didn't know they do aircon...

[Fcw75]

Kim Hoe & Co is more towards battery & tyre change? Didn't know they do aircon...

 

Tell me abt it. The guy managed to get a magnetic clutch for my friend's Vios on a sunday and changed it. Been working well.

[Chucky2007]

Sorry OT a little. How about home aircon? My 1 year+ system2 Panasonic not cold and always display error code and needs to reset via remote control, seems maybe PCB got problem but I'm not sure. Any regular home aircon servicemen that are competent to diagnose electrical fault as well?

[Johnnylim]

Sorry OT a little. How about home aircon? My 1 year+ system2 Panasonic not cold and always display error code and needs to reset via remote control, seems maybe PCB got problem but I'm not sure. Any regular home aircon servicemen that are competent to diagnose electrical fault as well?

No more warranty? U din call up Panasonic to ask? Better to check with them 1st coz it's their brand, they shld know best.

[Branteo]

And there were right. Changing the compressor at $500 really solved the problem.

 

However changing the magnetic clutch at $200 will also solve the problem.

 

Changing the compressor = Problem solved = Fact (by your own admission)

 

Changing the magnetic clutch = Will solve the problem = Have it been tried, tested and proven?

[Kb27]

Changing the compressor = Problem solved = Fact (by your own admission)

 

Changing the magnetic clutch = Will solve the problem = Have it been tried, tested and proven?

 

My aircon same thing. It will cut in, cut out quickly. So not cold.

 

W/s at autobay found the problem and change magnetic clutch. Cost < $200.

Problem solved, yeap, tried and proven.

Root cause is due to corrosion, causing clutch to jam somehow.

Compressor is mounted near the ground, so it gets wet, and corrosion sets in.

 

Of coz, it's easier and more profit margin for them to change aircon compressor at your expense.

Changing compressor will fix the same problem.

 

So it depends on which w/s you go to, how much they want to make off you.

 

I suspect more than 50% of the problem is not compressor problem, but it's more profitable for w/s to change compressor than to try to fix small little parts.

 

As long as customer is happy to pay, why not ?

[Forte3737]

My aircon same thing. It will cut in, cut out quickly. So not cold.

 

W/s at autobay found the problem and change magnetic clutch. Cost < $200.

Problem solved, yeap, tried and proven.

Root cause is due to corrosion, causing clutch to jam somehow.

Compressor is mounted near the ground, so it gets wet, and corrosion sets in.

 

Of coz, it's easier and more profit margin for them to change aircon compressor at your expense.

Changing compressor will fix the same problem.

 

So it depends on which w/s you go to, how much they want to make off you.

 

I suspect more than 50% of the problem is not compressor problem, but it's more profitable for w/s to change compressor than to try to fix small little parts.

 

As long as customer is happy to pay, why not ?

 

by the way, this MOTORAIRE workshop at sin ming charges $40 for inspection only. it will be waived if a person gives them biz

[Jamesc]

Changing the compressor = Problem solved = Fact (by your own admission)

 

Changing the magnetic clutch = Will solve the problem = Have it been tried, tested and proven?

If you want to go to a workshop that solves all problems

 

by just changing out the unit, please carry on.

 

For me I would rather a WS just repair and save me money

 

rather than just charge me more and just change out eveything.

 

I am sure a lot of WS would like to have you as their customer.

 

If you have an air-con problem, please try L & Kim (Ubi).

 

[Jamesc]

My aircon same thing. It will cut in, cut out quickly. So not cold.

 

W/s at autobay found the problem and change magnetic clutch. Cost < $200.

Problem solved, yeap, tried and proven.

Root cause is due to corrosion, causing clutch to jam somehow.

Compressor is mounted near the ground, so it gets wet, and corrosion sets in.

 

Of coz, it's easier and more profit margin for them to change aircon compressor at your expense.

Changing compressor will fix the same problem.

 

So it depends on which w/s you go to, how much they want to make off you.

 

I suspect more than 50% of the problem is not compressor problem, but it's more profitable for w/s to change compressor than to try to fix small little parts.

 

As long as customer is happy to pay, why not ?

[Vooth]

Even if you go to other aircon workshop like Tomika, they will also ask u to change compressor. They can earn more from it.

 

Go to Kim Hoe & Co at Ubi. My friend changed his Vios magnetic clutch there for $220, on a Sunday somemore.

 

My experience with Tomika is they recommend changing just the valve and I took their recommendation. Later I discovered my normal workshop charged exactly half so you can imagine how I feel....

[Hi577]

hi...i juz replaced my ac compressor after enduring past few months with noise coming out of it.found the compressor bearing had damaged.went to my regular ws in jb and was quoted rm1300.well decided to replaced it since the noise is unbearable like the compressor can snap anytime.upon scrutiny the new item,saw 2 boxes with denso label.found the price include the whole magnetic clutch assembly.i remember last 2 years i replaced the magnetic clutch only(without the assembly,only the magnet thingy) in sg cost at sgd250 not include gst.well in my opinion i felt the price is cheaper in jb to replace the ac compressor + magnetic clutch assembly.

 

the mechanic had reuse the washer,bolts and nuts.the important assembly is the user attach to the magnetic clutch assembly and pulley.if there is no clearance between both, the compressor will always on before the magnetic clutch kick in thus result in shorter compressor life span.so he replace the washer.wat i found out was that after i replace my magnetic clutch in sg,my ac fan was always on even with ac off.it was not like tat before however i dismiss it as found everythin look ok.now after the new ac compressor and magnetic clutch the ac fan only kicks in when needed like before.so i conclude during the replacement of magnetic clutch,perhaps the mechanic didnt made any clearance between the pulley and magnetic clutch assembly.with that the compressor was always on and my ac fan is always running even with ac off.my advice to those replacing the magnetic clutch only, do check and ask your mechanic about this.this is just my personal experience and perhaps i am the unlucky 1.i am not promoting the ws juz a normal enthusiast car owner.

[Pisces69]

Can anyone advise if changing of air con compressor oil required? Driving for 3.5years now.

 

 

Usually ty only add compressor oil when ty do a service where ty remove all the gas n pump in fresh gas.

 

Markcool Ah Huat said no need to top up compressor oil every now n then. Only when gas is replaced then need to add oil.

 

Ty hv a machine to do the gas extraction to b re-cycled n then it wil add new oil when fresh gas is pumped in. Now all automatic. No need to agar agar how much oil to add in.

[Pisces69]

Can anyone advise if changing of air con compressor oil required? Driving for 3.5years now.

 

 

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Edited July 28, 2013 by Pisces69

[Theyiqin]

can try tomika at bukit merah or kaki bukit 2 branch very good price and workmanship