#1. Choose a location

The first step is to confirm exactly where you’ll want your air con to be located in your room. Note that you’ll need to choose an exterior wall where possible to make it easier to connect the indoor and outdoor units with minimal tubing.

 

#2. Prepare the mount

Most indoor split system units come ready to mount on the wall. Your electrician will need to wire the unit so that electricity can run to it for power as well as connect it to the tubing that will bring the air in from the outside. It helps to mount the unit near studs so that the device is extra secure on the wall during operation.

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#3. Drill for tubing

With the mount for the air con in place, the electrician will be able to gauge exactly where to drill to bring the tubing in from the outside. This hole is usually 7-8 cm in diameter. Of course, the electrician will also want to check to make sure there is nothing else in or behind the wall before making the hole.

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#4. Run the pipes

The electrician should also have a good idea of exactly where on the exterior of the home the tubing will come out. From there, they’ll be able to run the pipes and any wires or cables through the hole in preparation for connecting the system to the outdoor unit. This usually includes power cables, drain pipes, and air flow tubing.

 

#5. Hang the air cond

With everything in place through the walls, the electrician will be able to secure your split system indoor unit to the wall using the provided mount. There they’ll also make the connections for the electrical and drainage tubing.Note: Steps 1-5 are repeated for every indoor unit in the event that you go with a multi-split system.#6. Install the condenserSince this is a split system, the job isn’t done until the work outside is complete. The condenser unit will likely be placed on the ground near the hole where the tubes and cables have been fished through. You’ll need at least 30 cm of space around the unit to ensure proper air flow and access. The censer is usually placed on a concrete pad to keep it from shifting or sinking into the ground and protects its components.

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#6. Make the connection

With everything in place, your electrician will connect the indoor and outdoor units with the proper cables and tubing, ensuring that everything is properly in place. The power supply is the last component to be connected to ensure safety throughout the installation.

 

#7. Test and cool down

Lastly, your electrician will test the valves to ensure that the right vacuum and pressure levels are set on the outdoor unit, preparing the unit for use. With all of the connections in place, they’ll then come back inside and turn on the indoor unit to confirm that the output is indeed cold air. On start up, this can take a few minutes to confirm but should have you well on your way to cool and comfort.