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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.

Northern Beaches Air Conditioning Repairs

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 Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu and Hisense.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Over 30 years of experience serving customers Sydney wide
Star Rating from Luisa Vanetti Silva
15 September, 2026
Troy came to check on our split system aircond and was professional, provided honest advice and was very friendly. I also found the communication with the office staff and after care support was excellent. Would recommend their services to anyone.
Star Rating from Susie Dureau
11 September, 2026
Marcel came to check and service our air conditioner a year after installation and he was very attentive and polite. A pleasure to have around and the air conditioner is a lifesaver!
Star Rating from Scott Brennan
3 February, 2023
Greg & the team very professional, good service, turned up on time, cleaned up afterwards,would recommend.
Star Rating from C Birrell
24 October, 2023
Very happy with Ready Electrical. Glad I chose them, Troy did a great job intalling my outside and powerpoint, thank you!
Star Rating from Natalie Moffat
26 August, 2026
Friendly, helpful team, left everything clean and fixed up.
Star Rating from Stewart Edwards
13 May, 2023
I highly recommend Greg and the Team from Ready Electrical. Incredibly prompt in getting quotes and responses to any questions. The AC (Split and Ducted) was quoted and installed within a week. The installation team were very professional and treated our home with respect. They left no mess and performed a quality installation. I'll readily use their services again for any Electrical or AC work…
Star Rating from Linda Cahill
11 February, 2022
Having used Ready Electrical previously I had no hesitation in employing their services to instal a ducted air conditioning system in our home. The young men who completed the job were highly professional and completed the job on time. They where very pleasant, clean and tidy and even liked my crazy dogs. Greg popped in after the work was completed to check on everything and do a final set up on…
Star Rating from Sandy Rastogi
14 August, 2026
I recently had my airconditioner serviced by Damian from Ready Electrical.The service was done with minimal interuption to my day.I recieved a text shortly before Damian arrived to say he was on his way.On arrival Damian got to work promptly and even moved all the pot plants and other things to gain easy access to do the service.After the service he put everything back in its place.My airconditio…
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!