Installation of air conditioning in the apartment
On hot summer days, the rooms simply can’t do without an air conditioner, which is why such an apparatus is installed in almost every apartment today. When installing climate systems in large rooms, the question always arises, how is the installation of an air conditioner in an apartment? Often the device is hung in the bedroom, in the living room or in some other room where a lot of time is spent. But let's look at some of the nuances of installing this equipment.
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Not everyone can afford to buy an expensive model. However, the high price does not always indicate good product quality. Therefore, before you buy a particular model, it is worth collecting more information about the manufacturer and the characteristics of the equipment itself.
Most often, for installation in an apartment, an air conditioner with a wall split system is bought. It includes two main parts:
- Indoor unit of equipment.
- Outdoor unit of equipment.
The outdoor unit is installed on the facade of buildings or on the balcony (loggia), and the second part - the indoor unit, is located indoors. It is installed on the surface of the wall with a secure mount.
Important! In office and residential premises, devices of sizes 7, 9 or 12 are mainly installed. Often the seven are put in the bedroom, and the nine or twelve are bought for the living room. Of course, each of the models should correspond to the area of the room in which the air conditioner will be located. That is, it is necessary to take into account the quadrature of the room, the height of the ceilings and the patency of the room.
The installation of an air conditioner in an apartment is best planned at the time of the repair in the room. To lay the necessary communications, specialists will need to hammer the wall. In addition, you will need a hole in the wall to accommodate the pipes with freon. Accordingly, during these works, the room will have a large amount of unnecessary building material, dirt and dust. The combination of air conditioning and repair will make it possible to avoid unnecessary work and damage to furniture.
Important! The air conditioner should be installed where there will be an even distribution of the air flow throughout the room. It is undesirable to place the equipment in a corner, as the air flow will not be able to get to the opposite side of the room.
If you have not purchased such equipment yet, but are just planning a purchase, for ease of understanding all the nuances, use our reviews:
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So where is the right place to install air conditioning in the apartment? Many people ask this question, which is why let's deal with it:
- The air flow of the installed device should not be directed at people, since the consequences can be most unpleasant, for example, a person can get a sore throat.
Important! If there is nowhere to hang the air conditioner in the bedroom, except above the bed, then it is better to determine it above your head so that the air flow is directed to your legs.
- The indoor unit of the system must be placed so that it does not spoil the overall interior. It is undesirable to hang the air conditioner opposite the entrance to the room.
- Install the unit so that between the device and the ceiling there is at least 10 cm of space.
- Do not install the air conditioner above the cabinet or chest of drawers if the distance that is kept between them is less than 70-100 cm. Otherwise, all the dust accumulated on the cabinet will be blown off to the floor. In addition, the adjacent horizontal surface will contribute to the creation of the air cycle, which will lead to a decrease in the efficiency of the split system.
- The length of the route of this equipment should be as small as possible, because the longer the route, the more expensive the cost of installing an air conditioner and the lower its efficiency.
Mounting the outdoor unit
Installation of an air conditioner in an apartment always starts with the installation of condensate. Based on the size and weight of the outdoor unit, suitable brackets are selected that can withstand such a load. The brackets should not be fixed to the insulation or cladding of the house, but to the wall itself - a solid base.
Important! To protect the device from precipitation, it is advisable to cover it with a visor. This is not necessary, however, such a measure will extend the operability of the device. If the air conditioner is located on one of the first two floors, it will not be superfluous to make a metal cage for it - it will protect the device from theft.
According to the rules of installation of this type of equipment, the drainage pipe that comes from the external unit must be discharged into the sewer. In practice, especially in high-rise buildings, this is not possible, so the tubes are left to hang freely. However, the sound of constantly dripping condensation can annoy the neighbors. Therefore, if you want to maintain good relations with your neighbors, this moment needs to be considered.
The most optimal solution is lengthening the drainage tube so that drops from it fall along the wall along a line where there are no window openings or balcony structures.
Important! Also, do not forget about the alternative - the use of mobile floor air conditioners.
Mounting the indoor unit
Actually, the process of installing it is similar to installing an external unit. First, the most suitable place is selected, then brackets are attached to the wall, and the evaporator itself is mounted on top of them. The only difference is that before installing the indoor unit, you should prepare a hole for the freon tube
Next, the external and internal units are connected and the air conditioner is connected to the network. The less bends the tube has, the more efficient the air will be removed, which means the better the device will work.
Important! Upon completion of installation, be sure to check the air conditioner for operation. To do this, there are special test programs that allow you to determine whether the system is installed correctly.
Remember that during the operation of HVAC equipment you need to carry out its periodic maintenance. To determine how you prefer to do this, read our articles:
- How much does it cost to clean the air conditioning in the apartment?
- How to clean the split system at home?
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Today, for many people, installing an air conditioner in an apartment - just a necessary solution. Since such equipment creates a comfortable microclimate in the room, when there is intense heat outside the window. But this is possible only if the installation is correct, therefore, this work must be taken with full responsibility. If you are not confident in your abilities, then it is worth thinking about entrusting this work to specialists.
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