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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 CrackersSumo
6 May, 2026
Kane did a maintenance of our Aircon unit the other day. He arrived on time, was very nice and professional and did a great job! Thanks Kane and « Ready Electrical and Air Conditioning » for the great service!
Star Rating from Owen Mancell
30 April, 2026
The guys came over and found that my previous install was absolutely horrendous in examining it. They worked out a way to fit the new air-conditioner perfectly without any issues a brilliant job thank you so much Chris and Damien
Star Rating from Fergal Cott
28 April, 2026
Great experience. Very quick and professional. Kane did a great job.
Star Rating from Ally Bryan
16 April, 2026
The team showed up very promptly each day and did a magnificent job. They were lovely to have around worked very efficiently and cleanly and the job was done in record time.. I would definitely recommend them to anybody looking to have any kind of heating system put into their home.
Star Rating from Chris Mason
14 April, 2026
Cane serviced our A/C split head unit today in Narrabeen. Polite, clean, respectful, knowledgeable and was chill about our annoying puppy getting up in his grill. Very happy and highly recommend the team at Ready Electrical.
Star Rating from Peter Scrivener
28 March, 2024
Marcel and his team carried out the installation. They were on time, polite, explained what would be done and the time frame, and completed the work within that time. Removed all the rubbish, would recommend them for any AIRCON installation.
Star Rating from Sarah Collier
30 March, 2026
We recently had an air conditioner installed in our school canteen and were very happy with the service. The team was professional, arrived on time, and worked efficiently to get the job done with minimal disruption.The installation was neat and completed to a high standard, and they made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving. Great communication throughout and a smooth, stress-f…
Star Rating from Cats
17 March, 2026
Ready Electrical and A/C installed my a/c some years back and have serviced it since. Greg and his team are first rate and Kane who has done the past couple of service calls has been most professional and thorough in servicing the a/c system. I fully recommend them for a/c sales, installation and servicing requirements.
Star Rating from Lena Aizin
25 February, 2026
Troy, Renzo, Lino and Adam did an excellent job replacing internal and external units in our ducted aircon system. They were fast, efficient, didn’t leave any mess behind or break anything on the way. Well done, guys!