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Chemical Wash vs Chemical Overhaul: Which Aircon Service Do You Need?

By KL Servis Rumah Editorial Team
July 22, 2026
6 min read

Choosing between a chemical wash and a chemical overhaul comes down to how deep the problem goes.

What a Chemical Wash Does

A pressure chemical wash uses an alkaline or anti-microbial solution to clean the evaporator coil, blower wheel and drain without fully removing the unit from the wall. It is the standard fix for a musty smell, mild water dripping and reduced cooling after 6–12 months of use.

Wall-mounted chemical wash starts from RM 156 for a 1.0–1.5 HP unit.

What a Chemical Overhaul Does

An overhaul removes the entire unit from the wall, dismantles it, and deep-cleans every part individually — coil, blower, fan casing and drain pan. It is the definitive fix for chronic water leaks and heavily clogged units.

Chemical overhaul starts from RM 286 for a 1.0–1.5 HP unit.

How to Choose

  • Choose a chemical wash when the unit cools but smells slightly, drips occasionally, or has simply gone too long without a clean.
  • Choose a chemical overhaul when the unit leaks water constantly, has not been serviced for years, or a chemical wash failed to fix it.

Both are covered by our 1-month workmanship warranty. Compare the full prices on our aircon service page.

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