Samsung Electronics Service and LG Electronics are offering pre-season air conditioner inspection services from March 3 to March 31, they said on Monday. The companies cited a longer summer season and urged customers to check units in advance. Samsung provides self-check guidance, SmartThings-based AI diagnostics and an early-bird cleaning promotion through April 30. LG offers home visits by engineers, app-based diagnostics and discounted cleaning services. Both offer free visit and inspection fees.

Samsung Electronics on Feb. 23 said it will upgrade its New Galaxy AI Subscription Club and introduce a new 3-year plan for customers buying unlocked Galaxy S series models. The 3-year plan costs 8,900 won a month and includes 36 months of Samsung Care Plus loss and damage coverage, with a 25 percent residual value guarantee upon return after 3 years. The company also added compensation for cyber financial crimes and online shopping fraud.