Split Air Conditioner Installation
Once you have decided that a split air conditioner is the best option for your home you should familiarize yourself with the installation process. Unless you have previous air conditioner experience, it is recommend that a professional handle the installation. Knowing the steps involved in a split air conditioner installation, however, can help you be better prepared for what you should expect to see on installation day.
Split Air Conditioner Installation Preparation Work
One of the first things you should do before the installer arrives is get a rough estimate of where you would like each internal air handler unit installed as well as where the external air condenser will be placed. The installer should be able to provide you with a few pointers in advance to help you choose the appropriate areas for these components. Once you have determined where the items will be placed, make sure the area is clear and free from debris. For the outdoor unit, make sure your grass has been recently trimmed and, for ease of maintenance, consider having a concrete or rubber slab installed for the condenser to rest on in advance.
Split Air Conditioner Installation Steps
The installer will begin by making sure the locations you have selected for the air handlers and the air condenser are appropriate and will work with the overall setup. On the outside of the house, he will mount the condenser on the pre-laid concrete slab, or install a heavy duty rubber or plastic slab of his own. The condenser will then be checked to ensure it is resting at the proper level and adjusted as needed.
Once the condenser is in place, a hole will be drilled into the house to run the refrigerant line through. The refrigerant line is run into the house to the room where the first air handler unit will be located. The line is connected to the air handler along with a drain line. The air handler is also connected to the home's power supply via an electrical cable. The air handler is either mounted on the wall via a bracket, installed in a closet, either on the floor in on the wall, or simply installed directly on the floor in the open room space. Once it has been connected to the refrigerant, power, and drain lines, the process is repeated for the other units.
Overall, the installation process should be fairly quick and run smoothly.
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