A properly planned aircon installation can provide reliable cooling for bedrooms, lounges, offices, shops, restaurants, apartments, and other suitable spaces. However, installing a system involves more than attaching an indoor unit to a wall. The equipment, room, indoor and outdoor positions, pipe route, drainage, electrical requirements, and accessibility all need consideration. We assist with suitable new and replacement air-conditioning projects across Gauteng for residential and commercial properties.
Planning Your New Air Conditioner
Good preparation starts before drilling or mounting equipment.
The installation plan may consider:
- Room dimensions
- Property type
- Aircon model and capacity
- Indoor-unit position
- Outdoor-unit position
- Pipe route
- Drainage
- Wall construction
- Electrical requirements
- Accessibility
Before arranging aircon installation, provide photos and approximate dimensions of the room where possible. This information can help with the initial assessment.
Choosing an Appropriate System
Different spaces can have different cooling requirements.
For example, a small bedroom does not necessarily require the same equipment as a large open-plan office or retail space.
Room size is useful, but other characteristics of the space can also affect equipment selection. Therefore, avoid choosing a unit based only on a rough estimate when the application requires more careful assessment.
Preparing the Installation Area
Before the technician arrives, make sure there is reasonable access to the proposed working area.
Move fragile furniture and other items where practical. Also identify any known restrictions relating to walls, outdoor areas, parking, security, or property access.
Apartment and complex residents should confirm any relevant property-management requirements beforehand.
Positioning the Indoor Unit
Indoor-unit placement should balance practical installation requirements with the intended use of the room. The technician may need to consider wall space, airflow, pipe routing, drainage, access, and the proposed outdoor-unit position. Planning these details before aircon installation can reduce unnecessary changes once work has started.
Positioning the Outdoor Unit
The outdoor equipment also needs a suitable position. The available options depend on the property and system. Houses, apartments, offices, shops, and commercial buildings can present very different access conditions.
Where the proposed location is difficult to access or requires unusual mounting arrangements, additional assessment may be necessary.