The Taskly blog

TaskRabbit's own locations page does not list the Philippines. Here are the local options for home services in Metro Manila, with what each does well and where it falls short.

If your aircon blows warm air, check the thermostat mode, the filter and the outdoor unit first. A refrigerant leak or an electrical fault needs a technician.

Daikin's Philippine site lists one nationwide hotline and published warranty periods. Here is how to book service, what the warranty says and what a clean costs in Metro Manila.

Carrier's Philippine site lists a hotline and a Muntinlupa operator. Here is how to book service, what to check on the warranty before a clean and what a clean costs in Metro Manila.

Kolin's aircon site lists a landline, a mobile number and a dealer finder. Here is how to reach service, which unit types Kolin lists and what a clean costs in Metro Manila.

Samsung's Philippine support page lists a phone line and a service centre finder with more than 100 centres. Here is how to book service, what to check on the warranty and what a clean costs.

LG's Philippine support page lists a residential aircon line with weekday hours and a repair centre locator. Here is how to book service, what to check on the warranty and what a clean costs.

A breaker that trips again and again is protecting the wiring from overload, a short or a ground fault. Here is what each one means, what you can check safely and when to call an electrician.

Check your own taps first, then find out whether the building or the utility is the cause. Maynilad and Manila Water have complaint lines, and the condo corporation handles shared pumps and tanks.

Most clogged toilets clear with a plunger and no chemicals. Here is the safe order of steps, the products to keep away from a toilet, and the signs that mean you should call a tubero.

Find where the water enters before you argue about cost. Under RA 4726 the unit boundary decides a lot, but the master deed and house rules can change the default.

A basic indoor aircon cleaning in Metro Manila typically costs ₱500 to ₱800 per split unit, and ₱800 to ₱1,500 with the outdoor unit. Here is what changes it.

Teko recommends a home aircon cleaning every three to four months and a filter check every month. Here is how to tell when a Metro Manila unit needs service sooner.

A split-type inverter suits most bedrooms that run for hours. A window unit costs less upfront and fits a tight opening. Here is how to choose for a Manila condo.

Anay is the Tagalog word for termites. Check for mud tubes, swarmers and hollow-sounding wood, and do not rely on killing swarmers. Here is what to do next.

Termite barrier work is often quoted per linear metre, around ₱650 post-construction on one contractor's list. Rat and roach jobs need an inspection first.

Malabanan means siphoning, the pumping out of a septic tank. Maynilad reports about ₱4,700 per truck, and free schedules in some barangays. Here is how it works.

Start with a plunger, never mix drain chemicals, and call a tubero when water still will not drain. Here is the order to work in.

A regular clean of a studio typically runs ₱750 to ₱1,500 and a deep clean ₱1,500 to ₱3,000. Here is what each covers and what changes the rate in Metro Manila.

Metro Manila tubero rates are rarely published. A Davao list shows ₱500 to ₱800 call-outs, and KuyaYos quotes labour on site. Here is how to compare.

Teko lists labour-only rates from a ₱450 check-up to a ₱1,200 minimum repair. Learn what a Registered Master Electrician is and how to check one.

Most condo renovations need an admin office permit, approved plans, contractor IDs and a cash bond. Here is what to prepare and what the city may add.

Clear drains, check for roof and wall leaks, clean the aircon drain line and pack a go-bag before the heavy rains. A short checklist for Metro Manila.

New to Metro Manila? Here's how to get your condo or apartment livable fast — from aircon cleaning to furniture assembly — without the runaround.

Letting someone into your home takes trust. Here's what to check — IDs, NBI clearance, reviews — before you hire anyone for a home task.

Cleaning, plumbing, electrical, handyman work — here's a realistic price guide for Metro Manila so you know what's fair before you book.