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How The Split System Installation Process Works

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A Split System installation on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Split System Indoor Unit Secured on Wall. Split System Installation

After we have loaded the work vans with your brand new split system air conditioner and we’re on the way, we will send you a text message so that you are kept up to date of our arrival time.

 

Text Message On Approach from Ready Electrical and Air Conditioning

When one of our technicians arrive they will politely introduce themselves and re-confirm the job with you so that everyone is on the same page.

In particular, the locations of the indoor split system head unit and the outdoor compressor unit. These are the main two components of the installation and govern the piping, electricity and water services.

You’ll know when we have arrived when you see this out your window…

Ready Team of Air Conditioning Installers At Customers Home

Starting the Indoor Split System Installation

Once everything has been confirmed we start by removing furniture and placing drop sheets on the ground to catch dust and debris. Next, we screwing the mounting bracket for the indoor unit to the agreed position. Then we drill a hole in the wall to get the insulated piping, waste water and electrical cables outside. This is where the loud noises will occur, especially in double brick houses and most apartments.

Northern Beaches Split System Installation of an Indoor Unit Mounting Bracket
A Split System installation on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Split System Indoor Unit Secured on Wall. Split System Installation

 

Outdoor Split System Installation

Once the indoor unit is secured on the wall we move outside to the outdoor unit.

We start working on the refrigerant insulated piping, waste water and bringing in electricity from the switchboard or a local power point.

The commissioning of the outdoor unit begins with connecting the refrigerant piping. This step is extremely important to ensure no leaks.

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Next we move onto waste water and power connections. This is where being dual trade qualified split system air conditioning installer and a licensed electrician matters.

Once we have connected the power we connect the pump vacuum and compression gauges to release the refrigerant gas. We use our pressure gauges to ensure the unit reaches the correct pressure and that there are no leaks.

Northern Beaches Split System Air Conditioning Installation Sydney - Connecting Piping & Vacuuming Split System Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit

To keep these services discreet, we encapsulate them inside Colorbond trunking. The trunking comes in multiple colours and we colour match it to your existing outdoor facade or guttering depending on your preference.

When it comes to the electricity, we connect the power source to an isolator switch as per Australian standards. This allows our technician to switch off all power to the indoor and outdoor unit when servicing or repairing the unit. Safety first!

Northern Beaches Split System Air Conditioning Installation of Outdoor Unit

Completing The Split System Installation & Cleaning Up

After we have completed the connection of the outdoor unit we clean up after ourselves, vacuum up debris and replace the furniture where we found it.  We treat your home with respect and leave it as we found it – as though we were never there.

We also take rubbish with us including all the packaging materials your new unit comes in. If we performed a replacement spilt system installation we even take the old unit with us at no extra charge.

Cleaning up After A Northern Beaches Split System Air Conditioning Installation Sydney
Northern Beaches Split System Installation Rubbish Removal

 

The last thing we do before we leave your premise is check the air conditioner is working at full capacity and give you a full run through on how to operate the air conditioner.

How To Operate A Split System Air Conditioner - Split System Installation Waverley Sydney

We show you all the different settings on the AC remote and help you schedule on/off timers.

Job Done!

We are authorised to install and maintain the world’s leading brands:

Ready performs general maintenance and emergency breakdown air conditioning services to Northern Beaches and Sydney customers. Our team of air conditioning technicians are licensed, fully insured and qualified to install and service the worlds leading brands including Panasonic, Mitsubishi ElectricDaikinFujitsu and Hisense.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Over 30 years of experience serving customers Sydney wide
Star Rating from Jackson Anning
23 July, 2026
From start to finish the team was fantastic! Clear communication, fair honest prices and excellent work. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Star Rating from Rosalind Levitus
13 July, 2026
Excellent service. Chris is a gem!
Star Rating from Luke Jones
8 July, 2026
Very professional, efficient and did a sensational job. Have already recommended them to friends and will continue to do so!
Star Rating from Cam Tilbrook
2 July, 2026
We had Ready install our ducted and split system at our home recently and couldn't be happier with the outcome. The team was exceptional from start to finish, and really took the time to go through absolutely everything with me from the first meeting to go through options, through to the install itself. Highly recommend
Star Rating from Wayne Raffo
25 June, 2026
I had a broken air conditioner de installed and replaced with a new one. The 4 tradies that completed the job were excellent. There was no mess at any time and they all were polite. I highly recommend ready electrical for all your electrical and air conditioning needs.
Star Rating from Natasha Harras
12 June, 2026
Amazing customer service. The team were very responsive, turned up promptly as promised and provided a high quality installation service.
Star Rating from Reuben Roberts
12 June, 2026
Great service with high quality equipment highly recommended
Star Rating from Ray B
20 May, 2026
Recently I had Renzo, Marcel and the team replace our ducted air conditioner. An very pleasant experience. Efficient, very knowledgeable and polite. The installation went smoothly and the house left tidy. Very happy to recommend Ready Electrical