What are the Steps in AC Installation? 

By Elita TorresRESOURCES

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Process of Air Conditioner Installation 

Following are the five steps:

Step 1: Carry out the mandatory and necessary administrative procedures

Step 2: Find the future location of the air conditioning

Step 3: Installing the indoor unit

Step 4: Installation of the reversible air conditioning outdoor unit

Step 5: Finalization of the installation of the reversible air conditioner and test phase

Complete the mandatory and necessary administrative procedures

Any renovation or construction project starts with a few administrative procedures. The installation of a reversible air conditioner is no exception and must comply with a few rules. The reversible air conditioning has two units: one which is placed within the housing and the second which is installed rather outside. It is this outdoor unit that requires you to file a declaration at the town hall before installation. Why? Because it is a modification of your facade.

Find the future location of the air conditioning

The second step in installing reversible air conditioning is to find its future location. For this, there are some basic rules:

  • Do not install the air conditioner in front of a bed or the sofa corner;
  • The installation is preferably done at 2 meters from the ground;
  • The air conditioner must be fixed on a wall facing the outside;
  • Air conditioning should be installed away from heat sources and electrical appliances to reduce the risk of overheating and interference;
  • Have a dedicated electrical outlet near the air conditioning units;
  • The outdoor air conditioner is placed in an area without passage;
  • A margin of twelve centimeters must be provided on each side of the outdoor unit;
  • Sunlight should not be head-on.

Indoor unit installation

We always start by reading the instructions supplied with the air conditioning unit before installing it. To victoriously install it on the wall or on the floor, you must:

  • Fix the mounting plate to the wall
  • Drill a hole to connect the indoor unit to the outdoor unit
  • Prepare the connection with a flexible flange
  • Check electrical connections
  • Make the connection with a pipe through the wall
  • Hang the unit on its support

Installation of the reversible air conditioning outdoor unit

The next logical step is to install the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. To do this, you must start by pouring a concrete slab to keep the device on a completely flat and level surface! The slab must also be high enough in case of bad weather. Then just attach rubber pads with glue. They allow the outdoor unit to stay firmly in place. Subsequently, the block is placed and all that remains is to make the connection and the connections.

Finalization of the installation of the reversible air conditioner and test phase

Now the AC installation is almost complete, it is now enough to move on to the test phase and especially to the adjustment of a few details. First of all, to work, the reversible air conditioner must be empty, so it must be purged with a vacuum pump. Then, we check that there are no leaks at the level of the fittings and the pipes. Thereafter, the valves are closed. An insulating adhesive should be added around the connections to improve the sealing of the device. Finally, we fill the interstices with expanding polyurethane foam to perfect the insulation and we launch the device!

Why Maintenance of Air conditioner 

Maintaining an air conditioning unit is essential to its proper functioning and longevity. Over time, dust accumulates in the system, causing overconsumption of the air conditioner and higher energy bills. Molds and bacteria can also grow in the filters and be expelled with the blast of cool air or heating. Finally, without maintenance the risk of failure increases and with it, that of a short circuit.

How and why maintain your air conditioner?

Cleaning your air conditioning system is relatively simple and quick. We recommend regular maintenance, every two weeks, during periods of intensive use and at the end of winter, before commissioning. To do this, simply dust off each of the interior blocks as well as the exterior unit.

It should be noted that soiling increases the energy consumption of the air conditioning unit.

If the air treatment is no longer done correctly and bad odors appear, it is time to clean the filter. Air conditioners are equipped with filters to limit the proliferation of allergens and ensure good air quality. That is why it is also important to clean the filters regularly and change them once a year.