Professional Aircon Installations

Clear installation options for mid-wall, cassette and specialised air-conditioning systems.

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Choose the Installation That Suits Your Property

The correct installation depends on the type of air-conditioner, the distance between the indoor and outdoor units, the drainage route and the layout of the property.

Aircon Experts offers professional installation options in Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas.

Back-to-Back Installation Standard installations where the indoor and outdoor units are positioned close together.
Extended Installation For installations requiring longer pipework or a different outdoor-unit position.
Advanced Installation Specialised or more complicated installations that require a custom quotation.

Installation Options

Mid-Wall Within 3 Metres Cassette Within 5 Metres Mid-Wall Over 3 Metres Cassette Over 5 Metres Advanced Installations

Back-to-Back Aircon Installations

Standard installations where the indoor and outdoor units are mounted close to one another.

Back-to-Back Installation

Mid-Wall Split Unit – Within 3 Metres

A mid-wall split system consists of an indoor unit mounted inside the room and an outdoor unit mounted outside the building.

Unit type Mid-wall split system
Estimated time Approximately 2–3 hours
Maximum distance Within 3 metres
Installation area Gauteng only

What Is Included

  • The indoor evaporator unit mounted to the inside wall of the room or office.
  • The outdoor condenser mounted on brackets on the same outside wall, within 3 metres of the indoor unit.
  • Alternatively, the outdoor condenser can be mounted on the floor within 3 metres of the indoor unit.
  • Standard installation materials required for the installation.
  • Installation in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding Gauteng areas.

What Is Not Included

  • A condensation pump if water cannot drain naturally from the indoor unit to the outside.
  • Electrical connections from the distribution board. These must be completed by a qualified electrician.
  • Installations outside Gauteng.
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Back-to-Back Installation

Cassette Split Unit – Within 5 Metres

A cassette split system has an indoor unit mounted into the ceiling and an outdoor condenser positioned outside the building.

Unit type Ceiling cassette split system
Estimated time Approximately 2–3 hours
Maximum distance Within 5 metres
Installation area Gauteng only

What Is Included

  • The indoor evaporator unit mounted into the ceiling of the room or office.
  • The outdoor condenser mounted on brackets on an outside wall, within 5 metres of the indoor unit.
  • Alternatively, the outdoor condenser can be mounted on the floor within 5 metres.
  • Cassette systems include a built-in condensation pump and do not normally require a freely draining water line.
  • Installation in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding Gauteng areas.

What Is Not Included

  • Electrical connections from the distribution board. These must be completed by a qualified electrician.
  • Installations outside Gauteng.
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Extended Aircon Installations

Extended installations are required when the outdoor unit must be positioned further away from the indoor unit.

Extended Installation

Mid-Wall Split Unit – More Than 3 Metres

This installation applies when the outdoor condenser must be positioned more than 3 metres from the indoor mid-wall unit.

Unit type Mid-wall split system
Estimated time Approximately 3–5 hours
Distance More than 3 metres
Installation area Gauteng only

When This Installation Is Required

  • The condenser is mounted on the same outside wall, more than 3 metres from the indoor unit.
  • The condenser is mounted on a different outside wall.
  • The condenser is floor-mounted more than 3 metres from the indoor unit.

What Is Included

  • The indoor evaporator mounted to the inside wall.
  • The outdoor condenser mounted in the agreed extended position.
  • Condensation water draining naturally from the indoor unit to the outside.
  • Installation in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding Gauteng areas.

What Is Not Included

  • A condensation pump if the water cannot drain naturally.
  • Additional materials required beyond the first 3 metres. These are charged separately per metre.
  • Electrical connections from the distribution board.
  • Installations outside Gauteng.
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Extended Installation

Cassette Split Unit – More Than 5 Metres

This option applies when the outdoor condenser must be positioned more than 5 metres from the indoor cassette unit.

Unit type Ceiling cassette split system
Estimated time Approximately 4–6 hours
Distance More than 5 metres
Installation area Gauteng only

What Is Included

  • The indoor cassette evaporator mounted into the ceiling.
  • The outdoor condenser mounted more than 5 metres from the indoor unit.
  • Use of the cassette unit's built-in condensation pump.
  • Installation in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding Gauteng areas.

What Is Not Included

  • Additional materials required beyond the first 5 metres. These are charged separately per metre.
  • Electrical connections from the distribution board.
  • Installations outside Gauteng.
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Custom Installation

Advanced Aircon Installations

Advanced installations are used for specialised, unusual or more complicated installation requirements that cannot be priced through the standard online quotation system.

These installations may involve unusual pipe routes, difficult access, complex property layouts or specialised air-conditioning systems.

Free Online Quotes Custom quotations based on the information supplied.
Expert Advice Advice by telephone or email for customers throughout South Africa.
Qualified Installers Professional installation teams for specialised work.
Professional Service Clear planning and practical installation solutions.
Project Deadlines Installation planning focused on agreed completion dates.
Quality Products Top air-conditioning brands and suitable installation materials.
Please note:
Advanced installations are not included in the standard online quote system because several property and installation factors must first be assessed.
Enquire About an Advanced Installation Standard Online Quote
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Important installation information:
Electrical work from the distribution board is not included in standard installation charges and must be completed by a qualified electrician. Additional pipework, cabling, condensation pumps, difficult access and non-standard materials may carry additional costs.

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