Guides
Maintenance guides for Dubai homes
Written by the technicians who do the work, about the things they get called out for most. No filler, and we say when something needs checking rather than taking our word for it.
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How often should you service your AC in Dubai?
Twice a year for most apartments, quarterly for villas — and the timing matters more than the number.
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Why your AC is not cooling, and what to check first
Five checks you can safely do in ten minutes, and the three symptoms that mean stop and call someone.
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Move-out checklist, and how to get your deposit back
What an inspector actually looks at, room by room, and the three things that cost tenants most.
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Water heater problems in Dubai, and what they mean
Scale, heat and a tank in the ceiling void — why Dubai is unusually hard on water heaters.
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Snagging or maintenance — which does your property need?
One is about work that was never finished properly. The other is about work that wears out. They are not the same bill.
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Landlord or tenant — who pays for which repairs?
The general rule is simple. The arguments are almost always about the facts, not the rule.
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Rather just have it fixed?
Reading about it is useful right up to the point where you want someone to turn up. Tell us what is happening.