Prevent Your Phone From Being Stolen in Crowded Places

When you are in a crowded place where you feel your phone may be prone to pickpocketing, just plug in your earphones or headphones, even if you are not listening to music - just pretend to.

The person trying to pickpocket will not target your phone, as they will know that if they take it, the music may stop, and they may get caught.

This is very useful, especially when traveling on crowded buses.

Sanook Kitchen - Price on 21 July 2024

 Sanook Kitchen - Price on 21 July 2024

Aircon Servicing Research Notes

 I had purchased a Panasonic system 4 aircon from Gaincity in 2016. I top up for the following: upgrade 1/2" sys4 class 1, copper 23 to 22 sys 4, 16mm drainage pipe.

Due to my negligence, I did not service it until now, almost 20 months. Although the aircon is still very cool (I use master and study mostly, and some months I did not turn on), the condenser unit was generating loud fan noises.

I called Gaincity to request a warranty check and also concurrently engaged Aircon Servicing.SG to do cleaning. I found this recommendation (https://www.aircon-servicing.sg) from another thread.

Gaincity service technician came first and obviously (since I never service before), the finding is that the aircon is dirty and we must clean it. He also helped to clean the condenser slightly.

The aircon continued to be cool until the day the cleaning technicians from Aircon Servicing.SG (Well Airconditioning and Services) came. The price was $220 for:
- chemical clean 2 most used fan coils ($140)
- normal clean the other 2 fan coils ($60)
- clean the condenser ($60)
- discount (-$40)
- the breakdown is estimated, can't remember the phone call well.

The cleaning technicians were very friendly and kept sharing with me many aircon knowhow and tips while doing the cleaning. Finally, all the 4 fan coils were cleaned and then the uncomfortable issues started to happen.

He climbed into the aircon ledge to inspect my condenser unit. After a while, he told me that the aircon gas is very low and the condenser is dirty because I never service for so long. When the aircon gas is low, the condenser will get too hot and may get damaged. He said I can pay him $160 and he will top up the gas immediately. Previously, the Gaincity warranty technician did not mention this so I did not want to pay. Now that I looked at the website, it is stated as $60-120. Also, he will reduce to $120 if I buy a servicing contract from his company.

I noticed he was preparing to come back from the ledge. I insisted the condenser unit cleaning was in the price before he kept calling his office. Finally, he proceeded to clean the condenser with his colleague. When the cleaning job was completed, he was still trying to convince me to pay a deposit for a servicing contract which I refused.

So, getting nothing extra from me, they left pretty quickly. In the afternoon, my relatives came over and I turned on the living room aircon for half a day. Everything was cool and fine. Then at night when I came home from supper, the aircon was blowing hot air in cool mode. I tried all the units and they are the same. It was so annoying that this happened right after a cleaning service.

I tried to find out more info about aircon gas now. It seems the refrigerant is just like a fridge where there is no need to top up unless there is a leak or other issues. Especially not so when the aircon can cool my room the night before this cleaning, and then became low gas a day later.

The hot air also has a sour smell and the condenser unit is so quiet now. Come to think of it, I did not seem to notice any difference between the chemical cleaning and normal cleaning of the units too.

Most importantly, do you think the cleaning technician deliberately caused a aircon gas leak?

If so, this is unprofessional and outright cheating. I understand if a technician like to earn extra cash through upselling. Similar to letting an ID bring you to buy lightings and accessories where he can earn comm from the shops. I am fine as long as he does a good job. I am still thinking how I can resolve this aircon issue.

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King of Prawn Noodles Receipt - 13 Aug 2023

2023 3rd increase due to inflation?

5.80, 6.00 and now 6.20

Nan Yang Dao Receipt - 12 Aug 2023

 

CPF Scam Withdrawal

Funny, CPF did come out to clarify.  

Also, with an increase of CPF Scam withdrawal, isn't it time CPF made it compulsory that withdrawal requires FACE verification. 

For users, think better to switch to iPhone as its security is tighter with no 3rd apps installation.

This is scandalous! I have done withdrawals from the CPF to my bank account, and it takes a couple of days for the money to be credited. How these scammers managed to do it in a matter of hours is shocking! SG, CPF Board, and relevant authorities need to investigate and reassure Singaporeans on the sanctity of the system!!

Mandatory For Employees To Get Vaccinated

This is going to be the NEW normal as COVID-19 is here to stay forever.  I believe Singapore and the rest of the world will follow soon as there are no other alternative if you want to keep the economy going.   

People looking for jobs would need to be vaccinated first and this measure will be mandatory even for entry into malls or other places.

Its a matter of time only unless a country wish to bankrupt its own economy.

In the News:

NEW YORK: Big tech companies are making it mandatory for employees in the United States to get COVID-19 vaccinations before entering campuses, as the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus drives a resurgence in cases across regions.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/big-tech-companies-only-vaccinated-employees-google-facebook-15322396