The Basics Of Split Air Con Installation: What To Expect

When the first of those really hot Palm Beach summer days hits, you’ll wish you’d sorted your air con out weeks before. You’ll pick up the phone to make a booking with a qualified electrician in Palm Beach only to find that everyone else has got the same idea, leaving you on a very hot and sweaty waiting list. 

If you want to avoid the inevitable rush by getting a split system air conditioning supply and install sorted before the Gold Coast summer heat really ramps up, then you’re being smart.

However, it helps to have a better idea of what exactly the process involves. Here’s what you can expect from start to finish:

Site Assessment and System Selection

Before anything gets installed, a licenced electrician and installer, such as HUX Electrical, will need to assess your space. We will factor in room size, insulation, sun exposure and how many rooms you want cooled. 

Doing this will help us to determine the most efficient unit for your needs. It’s not a long process, but it’s a crucial one. If you get this part right, you’ll enjoy more consistent cooling without the energy bill spike.

Where Will Everything Go?

Split systems consist of two parts: an indoor head unit and an outdoor compressor. The installer will consult with you to determine the most practical and discreet spots for both, keeping noise, airflow, efficiency and structural limitations in mind. 

Wall penetrations are required to run the piping and electrical cabling between the two units, so you should expect a bit of drilling and patching.

Installation Day: What Actually Happens

On the day, most installations will take between three and six hours, depending on the complexity of the job. 

If your home is single-story and the wiring’s straightforward, it’ll likely be a half-day job. However, if your switchboard needs upgrading or the installation location is tricky, as might be the case in a double-story, then it might take longer.

Your installer will mount the indoor unit, set the outdoor unit on a slab or brackets, run all the pipework and connect the power. Afterwards, they’ll vacuum test the system to check for leaks and then run it to make sure everything works as it should. Once that’s done, you’re good to go.

To beat the summer rush, book your split system air conditioning supply and install with HUX Electrical today. Contact us now to get in early and ensure you stay cool all season.