Aircond Service National

National basic servicing starts from RM 99, chemical wash from RM 120, chemical overhaul from RM 220, R22 gas top-up from RM 120.

While National branded parts are discontinued, many universal components (capacitors, fan motors, sensors) and Panasonic compatible parts work perfectly. KL Renovator assesses your unit first.

National is the original brand name of what became Panasonic. The company was renamed to Panasonic globally in 2008, but the National brand name is still used in some Asian markets and on older units in Malaysia. Many National units from 1990–2008 are mechanically and electrically identical to equivalent Panasonic models of the same era. This means that Panasonic-compatible parts (capacitors, fan motors, sensors, even some PCBs) work in National units, which is fortunate because National-branded parts are now discontinued.

For National units over 15 years old, the decision between repair and replace depends on the specific fault: (1) Capacitor, contactor, drain pipe, drain pan, or sensor faults — definitely worth repairing (RM 50–300 total). (2) Fan motor bearing or full motor failure — worth repairing (RM 200–450 total). (3) Compressor failure — depends on the unit's size: 1HP/1.5HP units can be replaced for RM 700–1,000 which is borderline; 2HP+ units are usually better to replace. (4) PCB failure — depends on availability of Panasonic-compatible PCB; we assess this on a case-by-case basis. We will always give you both options and let you decide.

All National wall split units sold in Malaysia before 2010 use R22 refrigerant. R22 has been phased out globally due to ozone-depletion concerns and is increasingly expensive (currently RM 100–150 per pound). For older National units, we can still top up R22 but we always discuss the long-term cost — if your National unit needs R22 top-up more than once every 2 years, the underlying leak should be located and repaired, or the unit replaced. We carry R22 in our service van for older unit servicing.

Yes — we regularly replace old National units with new R32 inverter models from Daikin, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, or any other brand. The standard replacement installation (from RM 199) includes removal of the old National unit, bracket adjustment for the new unit (if needed), copper pipe replacement, vacuum, gas pressure check and commissioning. We dispose of the old National unit properly. Many customers choose to upgrade to a new R32 inverter unit because the electricity savings typically pay back the replacement cost in 3–4 years.

A standard National wall-mounted chemical wash takes 45-60 minutes. Ceiling cassette units or heavily neglected systems may require up to 90 minutes for a thorough deep clean.

Yes. We use genuine or high-quality OEM-equivalent components (capacitors, sensors, PCB boards) for all National units to ensure compatibility and system longevity.

KL Renovator's local National team is highly rated for transparency and speed. We provide SSM-registered service with a 1-month workmanship warranty for every visit.

We operate from 9 AM to 10 PM daily in National. Most emergency calls for leaking or breakdown are assigned a technician within 30-60 minutes.