Does not-cold-after-servicing mean the technician did something wrong?

Not always. It can be a service quality issue, but it can also mean the original problem was a fault that servicing does not fix. The pattern and checks decide that.

Should I do another service right away?

Not automatically. If airflow is still restricted, maybe. If airflow is normal and cooling is poor, a fault diagnosis is usually the better next step.

Can a refrigerant leak show up after servicing?

A leak may become more obvious after servicing because the unit runs differently and the cooling expectation is reset. The service does not create every leak, but the timing can make the leak easier to notice.

What should I send before booking?

Send the service type, when the issue changed, and a short description of airflow and outdoor unit behavior. That helps us point you to one next step.

Aircon Not Cold After Servicing

When cooling fails soon after servicing, people assume the service caused the problem. Sometimes that is true. Sometimes the real fault was already there. This guide helps you read the pattern before spending again.

Common Causes

A symptom is just a starting point. The same problem could be a quick fix or a major failure. The paths below show the most common causes, but only a proper check can prove what is really wrong.

Airflow Path Was Not Fully Restored

Usually Minor

The unit may have been serviced, but the airflow path is still restricted. This can happen when buildup remains on key surfaces or the problem was deeper than the service type performed.

Airflow still feels weak even though the unit was just serviced.
Cooling improved only a little or not at all after service.
The main complaint before service was weak airflow or weak cooling.

The Fix: We check airflow first and confirm what part of the airflow path is still restricting performance before recommending further work.

Watch out: Do not jump straight to gas top-up just because servicing did not restore cooling. Airflow and refrigerant faults can overlap in the same symptom.

Underlying Fault Was Not A Service Issue

Needs Diagnosis

Some faults are not solved by servicing. Refrigerant leaks, start-circuit faults, compressor-side problems, or sensor faults can remain even after a proper service. The service timing and the fault may simply be close together.

Airflow is normal, but cooling is still poor.
The problem pattern matches an earlier symptom and did not really change after service.
Outdoor unit behavior sounds abnormal or unstable.

The Fix: We diagnose the cooling fault directly and separate service condition from mechanical or electrical faults.

Watch out: A recent service does not prove the service caused the issue. The fault still needs to be identified on its own evidence.

Post-Service Setup Or Connection Issue

Needs Diagnosis

If cooling changed immediately after the service visit, a setup detail, connector issue, or incomplete step may be affecting performance. This needs checking on the unit, not guessing from the symptom.

Cooling was normal before service and changed right after.
The unit now behaves differently than before the visit.
New symptoms appeared with the cooling issue, such as unusual noise or flashing light.

The Fix: We check the current operating condition and verify what changed, then advise the smallest correction that restores normal operation.

Watch out: Do not approve major parts based only on timing. A small post-service issue can look like a major fault from the room.

Not Always A Fault - Service Type And Expectations May Not Match

A normal service improves maintenance condition. It does not fix every cooling problem. If the unit had a refrigerant, fan, or control fault before service, cooling may remain poor even after a proper cleaning visit.

How to tell

The original symptom was severe and did not change much after service.
Airflow and cooling issues were present before the service visit.
The service was a maintenance step, not a diagnosis for a fault complaint.

If this is the case, the next step is diagnosis, not repeating the same maintenance step immediately.

What To Note Before You Contact Us

These details help us separate service quality issues from unrelated faults:

What service was done (general service, chemical wash, or another service).
What the unit was doing before service and what changed after service.
Airflow condition now: strong, weak, or no airflow.
Any new signs: flashing light, unusual noise, water leak, or outdoor unit not running.

Clear before-and-after details help us avoid repeating the wrong work.

Stop Using The Unit If You Notice These

These are safety issues, not normal post-service cooling complaints.

Burning or electrical smell
Breaker tripping when the unit starts
Loud metal banging from the outdoor unit
Water leaking near electrical points or exposed wiring