Keeping a home in good repair.
The maintenance Singapore's heat and humidity demand, and how to tell a DIY job from one that needs a professional.
Where to start
- Keep the aircon on a schedule. In Singapore's heat and humidity, aircons gather dust and mould fast. The aircon servicing guide explains how often to service, what each service involves and what common symptoms mean.
- Treat pests as year-round. Damp, food and warmth mean pests don't have a season here. The pest control guide covers what prevention handles, and when only a professional will do.
- Know where DIY ends. Both guides say what you can handle yourself and when to call someone. A little routine maintenance heads off most of the expensive problems.
Guides in this section
Aircon Servicing in Singapore: How Often, and What a Chemical Wash Actually Is
How often to service your aircon in Singapore, what general servicing, chemical wash and chemical overhaul involve, and what a leak or weak cooling means.
Pest Control in HDB Flats and Condos: What You Can Handle, and When to Call Someone
How to deal with cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, termites, rodents and mosquitoes in a Singapore home — what prevention handles, and when you need a professional.