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 important guidelines for split AC installation

The installation of the split air conditioners is a crucial job. If the installation is done accurately your air conditioner will give optimum cooling, but if it is not done properly you won’t get the desired cooling effect. Poor installations also lead to frequent maintenance problems.

Several factors have to consider during the installation of the split air conditioner.

1. Strength of wall to hold the AC

The indoor unit of split AC must be installed on a wall strong enough to hold the unit’s weight.

2. Proper spacing between wall and AC unit

The indoor unit of split AC requires at least 15 cm of open space surrounding its top and sides for proper airflow.

3. Appropriate installation height from ground

Mount the indoor unit of split AC at a height of 7-8 feet above the ground for adequate cooling inside the room

4. Correct tilt angle of the indoor unit

While fixing the aluminum bracket on the wall make sure that the bracket is given a slight tilt angle, so that the indoor unit of split AC, when fitted is also at a slight angle to enable the unrestricted flow of the condensed water from the drain pipe.

5. Correct location of the outdoor unit

For proper cooling, mount the indoor and outdoor units of split AC at a location away from direct sunlight and water. Install the outdoor unit of split AC in open space so that there is no hindrance to the heat dissipated from the condenser.

6. Proper placement of the outdoor unit

The outdoor unit of split AC must be placed on a flat and rigid surface. This unit contains key components of split AC like compressor, condenser, fan motor, etc. If the unit is not on a flat surface then it will vibrate excessively, which can lead to the breakage of copper pipes, coolant leakage and compressor/condenser damage. Further, the vibrating unit makes lots of noise which could disturb you and your neighbors.