Know before you book
Prices, warning signs and simple fixes for the most common home problems – written for homes in Saudi Arabia.
How to hire a home service pro in Saudi Arabia: a 10-point checklist
10 checks before hiring an AC technician, plumber or pest control company: commercial registration, written quotes, reviews, building access, payment and invoices.
5 min read PlumbingBlocked drain or toilet: what to try before calling a plumber
Safe steps for a blocked sink, shower or toilet: hot water, plunger, sink trap and hair removal, what to avoid, and when a plumber is needed.
5 min read Pest controlCockroach control in Saudi Arabia: signs, treatment and preparation
Droppings, egg cases and night sightings in the kitchen: how to spot cockroaches early, how treatment works, how to prepare, and what it costs in Saudi Arabia.
6 min read AC servicesWhat size AC is needed? A simple guide in tons
AC tons by room size for Saudi summers: 1 ton up to about 11 m², 1.5 ton for a standard bedroom, 2 ton for a living room, and when to go one size up.
5 min read AC servicesWhy is the AC leaking water inside?
AC dripping into the room or onto the false ceiling? The usual causes, seven safe steps, what a technician does, and typical Saudi prices.
5 min read AC servicesAC not cooling? Common causes and what to do
AC running but blowing warm air? Five quick checks in 15 minutes, a symptom table, and typical Saudi repair prices for gas, capacitors and compressors.
5 min read AC servicesHow often should an AC be cleaned in Saudi Arabia?
Filters every 2–4 weeks, a professional service every 3–6 months and at least twice a year, and duct or deep cleaning when the signs appear. A schedule for Saudi dust and heat.
5 min read AC servicesHow much does AC cleaning cost in Saudi Arabia?
Standard split AC cleaning costs about SAR 80–150 per unit, central AC cleaning SAR 300–800, duct cleaning SAR 500–2,000, and an annual contract SAR 400–600 per unit.
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