Skip to main content

How The Split System Installation Process Works

Posted in:
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.

Air Conditioning Repairs Northern Beaches and Sydney Wide

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 Mitsubishi ElectricDaikinFujitsu and Panasonic.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Over 30 years of experience serving customers Sydney wide
Star Rating from Sia Annear
12 March, 2025
It is so good to deal with a super efficient business who do everything they promise and do it well. Great work. I would not hesitate to recommend this business.
Star Rating from Chris Meakin
10 March, 2025
I was impressed by the custome service level of ready Electrical. Came out in time to chdd we c/m ou A/C unit problem. Recommended a great path forward for a very old unit. Planned and then installed new equipment and again very happy with the people on their team who did the install., and I like the new equipment!
Star Rating from Elise Cooper
8 November, 2024
I use Greg & his team for my client projects as an interior designer and they are always excellent. Today I had Renzo from the Ready team out to our home to service our split system. A+ service! Renzo was on time, polite, tidy & efficient. He communicated clearly what he was going to do & then confirmed when it was completed. Highly recommend!Update … I’ve now had Troy the electrician out to do…
Star Rating from Shona Spinks
19 February, 2025
We wanted to say a massive and sincere 'THANK YOU'. It's working again! And we had a fabulous sleep as a result.Thank you for fixing the problem. Thank you for fitting us in and a special thank you for the wonderful men who came out and provided exceptional service. Honestly, we were so impressed with them. So thank you very much indeed. For all future maintenance/replacement of our air condit…
Star Rating from barry edwards
14 February, 2025
Quick and clean
Star Rating from Jess
13 February, 2025
Thank you Renzo, Xavier, Leila, Jarryd, Marcel and all the team . It was a big job but you got it done! Cheers.
Star Rating from penny Maguire
2 February, 2025
Since my first contact with Ready Electrical I have been so impressed with their professionalism and attitude to their work. They reply really quickly to any queries , keep you informed when the electrician is due to come and on his way which is great service , they do a great job and then they leave everything super clean and tidy. I have used Greg and team for a few jobs now and so glad I foun…
Star Rating from dominic sudano
31 January, 2025
I absolutely recommend this company. Mike advised me on the right service and booked an appointment within a week. The air conditioning technicians performed a thorough deep clean on our split system, and a maintenance service on our larger 16kw/14kw reverse cycle system. Lachie and Xavier were punctual, honest and professional, and took the time to explain the entire process, and a couple of iss…
Star Rating from jenny knowles
30 January, 2025
I have just had a multi system and a split system installed in my home by Ready Electrical and I can't speak highly enough about this business. I called them a couple of weeks ago (during the very busy New Year period) to enquire on getting some advice re air-conditioning our home I spoke to Greg (owner) and he organized for Tory to come and give me some advice and some estimates re various opti…