Installing a Reverse Cycle Split System in an existing home isn’t as challenging as one may think. As they are individual units, installing this type of air conditioning can be an easier and the most cost-effective approach to keeping your home cool and comfortable.

A reverse cycle split system is a unit that can both heat and cool, therefore great for winter and summer! When installing a reverse cycle split system in a home or office, our technicians first need to identify a few key factors.

The Location of Both The Unit Inside and Outside

The first consideration that needs to be decided upon is the location of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. When finding the perfect location for the outdoor unit, you need to ensure that they aren’t in direct sunlight and that there is enough space around the unit to ensure they work to the best of their ability.

Additionally, the split system air conditioning unit also needs to have a clear drain and pipe location. You want to be sure that the pipe will release the water into an area that slopes away from the home and ideally into a garden bed. Our technicians at Southside Air Conditioning & Electrical are highly qualified to assess the dwelling and they will recommend the optimal place for your Airconditioning unit.

How Installing A Reverse Cycle Split System Works

When it comes to installing split system air conditioning, the installation will either be what we call a ‘back to back’ or an ‘up and over’.

A back-to-back installation is when we can have the outdoor unit directly behind the wall that the indoor unit is mounted on. The term “back-to-back” refers to the close proximity of these units. Having the indoor and outdoor units close together allows for a direct and efficient transfer of heat and cool between the indoor and outdoor units. This installation method typically requires less of the piping connecting the indoor and outdoor units, which helps to optimize the system’s efficiency and cooling performance.

Up and Over is when we are unable to have the outdoor unit placed directly behind the indoor unit. Whether it be that the indoor unit is on an internal wall or the external wall is not inaccessible. This means that the piping that connects the two units must be brought up and through the roof down to a wall that has a sufficient amount of space for the outdoor unit to be placed.

While the “up and over” method allows for greater flexibility in placing air conditioning units in challenging building layouts, it may involve additional consideration and cost compared to standard installations. This is due to the need for specialised mounting hardware, longer piping runs, and which potentially means a more labour-intensive installation procedure.

The Benefits Of Installing Split System Air Conditioning

Split system air conditioning is a cost-effective, flexible cooling solution with zoned control which makes it ideal for smaller homes and individual rooms. Their ease of installation, versatility, and energy efficiency, coupled with the ability to independently control each indoor unit, make split systems a practical choice for a variety of homes, including apartments, small homes, and commercial spaces. With minimal maintenance requirements and excellent energy efficiency, split systems provide customizable comfort while reducing energy waste.

Trust The Experts at Southside Air Conditioning & Electrical

We have been installing and servicing air conditioners around Brisbane Southside and the Gold Coast for over 15 years. If you are looking for a mobile air conditioning service for your home or office talk to one of our friendly team members today.