# Aircon Servicing Before Tenancy Handover: A Guide | Aircon Servicing Jurong > Why handover servicing is commonly expected, when to book, keeping the job receipt, and when a chemical wash is needed instead. URL: https://airconservicingjurong.com/guide/aircon-servicing-before-tenancy-handover/ Last-Modified: 2026-11-12 Tags: aircon servicing before tenancy handover, aircon servicing end of tenancy, aircon servicing receipt tenancy Aircon Guide # Aircon Servicing Before a Tenancy Handover Why handover servicing is commonly expected, when to book, keeping the job receipt, and when a chemical wash is needed instead. Updated 12 November 2026 5 min read By Brian, Cool Earth Aircon [/about/#brian →](/about/#brian) ![Empty rented condo bedroom with a wall aircon and moving boxes by the door](/images/featured/empty-rented-condo-bedroom-in-jurong-with-wall-air.webp) ## Why handover servicing matters Aircon servicing before tenancy handover is one of the easiest ways to keep a deposit conversation short. Tenancy agreements in Singapore commonly ask the tenant to return the aircon units in working order, often with proof of recent servicing. According to Homejourney’s end-of-tenancy guide, proof of servicing at handover is a typical clause, and many agreements ask for servicing every 3 months. No Singapore law sets who pays for aircon servicing in a private rental, so the contract you signed decides. Landlords want the next tenant to move into a flat with cooling that works. A quick visit to book aircon servicing [/ →](/) before the keys change hands avoids arguments over the deposit. This guide is for both sides: tenants moving out, and landlords getting a unit ready for the next lease. Below, we cover what to service, when to book, how to use the receipt, and what to do if the flat is already empty. > **Check your tenancy agreement first** > > Most agreements have an aircon clause. It usually says who services the units, how often during the lease, and what is expected at handover. Read it before you book so you know what the landlord or agent will look for. > > A common split, according to Pinnacle Estate Agency, is that the tenant services the units every three months and tops up gas. The landlord pays for the first chemical clean and for repairs, as long as the tenant can show servicing receipts. ## What to service For most handovers, general servicing on every unit is enough. That covers filter cleaning, a coil check and clean, a drain line flush, a drain pan check, a refrigerant pressure check, a thermostat test, an electrical check and an airflow test. The drain flush matters more than it sounds. NEA’s guidance on Aedes mosquitoes points to small pools of stagnant water as breeding spots, and a blocked aircon drain can hold exactly that. A clear drain also means fewer leaks for the next tenant to complain about. If you have been in the flat for a year or more and the units run every night, check the signs below before deciding. | What you notice | What to book | Starting price | | --- | --- | --- | | Units cool fine, no smell or drips | General servicing | S$50 for 1 unit, S$70 for 3 | | Weak cooling or mild musty smell | Chemical wash | From S$80 per unit | | Black specks, sour smell, sludge | Chemical overhaul | S$130 to S$180 per unit | | Dripping or water stains | Leak repair | From S$60 | For a sense of the market, 2026 price guides from SJR Aircon put chemical washes at S$80 to S$150 per unit and chemical overhauls at S$120 to S$250. Our starting prices sit within those ranges. A unit that smells or drips at handover is likely to cause a dispute. If general servicing will not fix it, a chemical wash [/aircon-chemical-wash/ →](/aircon-chemical-wash/) usually will. ## When to book Book about a week before the handover date if you can. That gives you time to fix anything the technician finds, such as a slow leak or a unit that needs a wash. At the very least, book a day ahead. Some move-out checklists go earlier. Homejourney’s checklist suggests booking aircon servicing 10 to 14 days before handover, which leaves even more room if a unit needs a deeper clean. Same-day slots are offered in Jurong, subject to availability. Our team travels from Simei, so planning ahead widens your choice of times. Avoid booking on the handover day itself. If a problem turns up, you will have no time to sort it out. ![Technician servicing an aircon in an empty rental unit before handover](/images/content/technician-servicing-bedroom-aircon-in-empty-renta.webp) ## Keep the receipt After the job, you get a receipt listing the units serviced and the date. Keep it, and send a photo of it to the landlord or agent. It is the simplest proof that you met the aircon clause, and it works as your aircon servicing receipt for the tenancy file. Receipts also protect you if a unit fails later. VD Aircon Services notes that without a set of servicing receipts, a landlord can argue a breakdown came from tenant negligence and push the repair bill onto the tenant. A few habits make the receipt work harder for you: - Check that it lists every unit serviced, not just a total. - Photograph it the same day and save it with your other tenancy documents. - Send a copy to the landlord or agent in writing, so there is a dated record. - Keep earlier receipts from the lease too, if the agreement asks for quarterly servicing. ![Printed servicing receipt and keys on a kitchen counter](/images/content/printed-aircon-servicing-receipt-and-apartment-key.webp) Every job also carries our 90-day workmanship warranty. If the same fault comes back within 90 days, we return and fix it at no extra charge, which helps if the new tenant reports a problem soon after moving in. ## Servicing an empty flat Yes, we can still service the units after you have moved out. Someone needs to let the technician in, and the power must be on so each unit can be tested. Before you book, sort out these points: - **Access:** Arrange for the tenant, landlord or agent to open the door at the agreed time. - **Power:** Make sure the electricity is still switched on. - **Condo rules:** In condos around Lakeside and Jurong East Central, check whether contractors must be registered with the management office first. Tell us the condo name when you WhatsApp, so we can plan for any registration step. ## For landlords: stay ahead between tenants Landlords with one or more rental units often find it easier to keep units on a regular schedule rather than scrambling at each handover. The annual maintenance contract [/maintenance-contract/ →](/maintenance-contract/) gives four servicing visits a year from S$200 for 2 units, with priority booking and a receipt for every visit. Four visits a year matches the quarterly rhythm that Pinnacle Estate Agency says is common in tenancy agreements. Units stay in good shape through the lease, and handover becomes a formality. For more on how often units in a rental should be serviced, see how often to service your aircon [/guide/how-often-to-service-aircon/ →](/guide/how-often-to-service-aircon/) . When you are ready to line up aircon servicing end of tenancy, WhatsApp us with your unit count and handover date. Got Questions? ## Quick answers ### How early should I book handover servicing? About a week ahead if you can. At minimum, book a day ahead for a wider choice of slots, since our team travels from Simei. ### Will I get a receipt? Yes. Keep it to show the landlord or agent that the units were serviced before handover. ### Who pays for handover servicing? It depends on the tenancy agreement. Check the aircon clause, which usually sets out who services the units and how often. ### Can you service an empty unit? Yes, as long as someone can let the technician in and the power is on so we can test each unit. 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