5-minute home aircon health check: what to monitor before issues escalate

A short monthly check catches early signals that usually appear before expensive failures. The goal is not DIY repair. The goal is faster escalation with better context.

Primary question

What can I check quickly at home to catch aircon problems earlier?

Monthly 5-minute baseline check

Use the same room and similar settings each time so changes are easier to detect.

  • Airflow strength vs last month
  • Drainage behavior and moisture signs
  • Unusual smell/noise pattern changes
  • Time to cool known room conditions

What to log when something changes

This log helps the technician assess faster and reduces speculative recommendations.

  • When it started
  • Whether it is constant or intermittent
  • Any recent servicing, top-up, or power event

When to stop monitoring and escalate

Escalate when the same issue returns after prior work, cooling drops quickly after top-up, or behavior changes suddenly after servicing.

At that point, waiting usually increases decision risk and repeat cost.

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