Modern products are often designed with planned obsolescence, so they’re practically made to break down and need frequent servicing; but the insurance attached to them excludes normal wear and tear, which is exactly what gives out over time
As soon as summer starts, I got my AC serviced.
The technician came, cleaned it with water, and then the same old script began:
“Ma’am, the gas has leaked.”
“The valve is leaking.”
“There’s a hole in the coil.”
And then the bill: ₹350 for cleaning
₹2000 for gas refill
₹1500 for valve
Total: ₹4000 every year, for each AC.
I asked, “How does the gas leak every single year?”
He replied, “There’s a drain nearby, that’s why the gas leaks.”
But there is no drain near my house.
Then he said, “It has an aluminum coil, and the heat is too much.”
I said, “But it has a 5-year warranty. You said nothing would happen.”
He replied, “The compressor is fine, but the coil has a hole.”
So I asked, “What about the warranty?”
He said, “Ma’am, gas can leak anytime. There’s no warranty for that.”
This isn’t just a story about an AC.
It’s about a system that somehow always makes you feel like you’re at fault.
Have you also faced similar “gas leak” issues with your AC or refrigerator?
Do share your experience.