Aircon water leaking onto ceiling or wall: urgent fix in Tampines

Water leaking from an indoor unit, dripping down a wall, or staining a ceiling in an HDB flat or condo is an urgent job because it usually means a choked drainage pipe, a cracked drain pan, or ice buildup on the coil that is now melting faster than the tray can handle. Left alone, it can damage paintwork, flooring, or the unit below in a condo.

A contractor called out for this will usually check the drain pipe for blockage first (the most common and cheapest fix), then look at the coil for ice, and finally check if the pan itself is cracked or the unit is mounted at the wrong angle. This is a distinct job from a routine service because it needs same-day attention to stop ongoing water damage.

• Common in older HDB units where drain pipes have not been cleared in years
• Also common after a DIY or poorly done chemical wash that dislodges debris into the drain line
• Ask whether they inspect the bracket and mounting angle as part of the visit, not just the pipe