Advice from people who actually work in Riyadh homes.
We write about what we actually see — not generic tips. If you live in Al Yasmin, Hittin, Al Narjis, or Al Malqa, this is written for you.
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AC Problems
8 min · Al Yasmin + Al Narjis
My AC is blowing air but the room isn't cooling. What's actually going on?
I've been inside hundreds of homes across Al Yasmin and Al Narjis. This is the question I hear most. Only 7 things cause it — and most cost well under SAR 150 to fix.
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AC Problems
How often should I really service my AC in Riyadh? The answer surprised most of my customers.
The "once a year" advice is for 4-month AC seasons. Yours runs 8. Here's the actual schedule.
6 min · Al Nakheel + Al Sahafa · May 2025
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AC Problems
AC cleaning or repair? Both cause weak cooling. Here's how to tell them apart before you pay.
One costs SAR 99, the other SAR 400+. I'll show you the 10-minute test that separates them.
5 min · Hittin + Al Sulaimaniyah · Apr 2025
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AC Problems
R22, R32, R410A — what's in your AC and what does a refill cost right now?
Most people have never looked at the sticker on their outdoor unit. Here's what each type means.
7 min · Al Malqa + Al Nakheel · Apr 2025
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AC Problems
Your SEC bill jumped SAR 400 this summer. Your AC is the reason — and it's fixable.
A dirty AC uses 30–40% more electricity. Here's the math and which fix pays back fastest.
6 min · Al Olaya + Al Worood · Mar 2025
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Painting
Painting a Riyadh home is different. What I've learned from hundreds of villas here.
AC condensation, sandstorm dust, sealed rooms — standard guides ignore all of this completely.
8 min · Hittin + Al Olaya · Mar 2025
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Painting
Your walls are peeling after 2 years. Bad paint, bad prep, or just Riyadh?
A 30-second sticky-tape test tells you whether paint has failed or just looks dirty.
5 min · Al Narjis + Al Yasmin · Feb 2025
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Before Summer
Do this before April. By May every technician in Riyadh is booked for weeks.
Families who call us in March get same-day. The ones who call in June wait a week in 45°C heat.
7 min · All Riyadh · Feb 2025
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Buyer Guide
How to find a trustworthy maintenance company in Riyadh — and the red flags that burn people.
The bait-and-switch quote. The fake free inspection. What to check in 5 minutes.
9 min · Riyadh-wide · Jan 2025
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Buyer Guide
A SAR 120 AC installation is the most expensive thing you can do. Here's why.
Three things cheap installers skip — and what each costs you in year 3.
8 min · Al Malqa + Hittin · Jan 2025
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