Split AC Installation
Split AC installation sets up separate indoor and outdoor units, connects refrigerant pipes and wiring, and provides a route for condensate drainage. It suits homeowners fitting a new split air conditioner in a prepared room. Service Basket accepts enquiries for this work; confirm the installation scope, materials and price before proceeding.
Overview
A split air conditioner needs more than a convenient wall space. The indoor unit should sit on a sound surface with clearance for airflow and filter access. Its position should help distribute air across the room without directing it constantly onto a bed or seating area. The outdoor unit needs a stable location with ventilation and service access. Balcony dimensions, external wall access and building permissions can influence which arrangement is practical for your home.
The pipe route connects both units and affects the installation plan. Refrigerant tubing needs suitable insulation, while the drain should slope towards an acceptable discharge point. Unnecessary bends, crushed insulation or an awkward drain route can create avoidable problems. Electrical supply, earthing and protective devices should match the appliance manufacturer's requirements. Whether your AC is a smaller bedroom model or a larger living-room unit, its model instructions—not capacity alone—guide mounting, wiring and piping decisions.
This page covers fitting a split system, not removing an existing appliance, repairing electronics or carrying out a cleaning visit. Before work starts, discuss whether your unit includes copper tubing, a drain hose, wiring or an outdoor bracket. Supplied accessories vary, and additional lengths or supports may be required at the site. A typical installation also involves evacuating air and moisture from the connected refrigerant circuit, checking connections and testing operation according to the manufacturer's procedure.
Common signs
- New split AC awaiting setup
- Unclear indoor mounting position
- Outdoor placement needing planning
- Drainage route not yet decided
- Pipe and power requirements unclear
What's included
- Typical scope, subject to confirmation:
- Indoor mounting and outdoor positioning
- Refrigerant pipe connection and insulation
- Drain routing and connection
- Unit wiring to suitable provision
- Evacuation, connection checks and trial operation
What's not included
- Existing AC removal or relocation
- Cleaning, electronic repairs or refrigerant top-ups
- Civil alterations and new electrical circuits
Pricing factors
- Pipe length affects material requirements.
- Outdoor access can affect installation effort.
- Brackets and wiring affect the quotation.
- Price is shared on enquiry or after inspection.
Before your visit
- Keep the model manual and accessories ready.
- Clear furniture beneath the proposed mounting area.
- Arrange required building permissions before work.
- After fitting, report indoor dripping promptly.
Why choose Service Basket
- Service Basket serves Agra, Mathura, Firozabad, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
- Also available in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
- Book online, by phone or WhatsApp.
How the visit works
- 1
Share details
Provide the AC model, capacity and proposed room, along with photographs of possible indoor and outdoor locations to help explain access conditions.
- 2
Review the site
Discuss wall strength, clearances, pipe distance, drainage and electrical readiness before settling on mounting positions and identifying any preparation needed first.
- 3
Confirm the scope
Check which accessories are already available and clarify additional materials, access arrangements and quoted work before authorising the installation to begin.
- 4
Fit and connect
Typical fitting involves securing both units, connecting insulated refrigerant tubing, routing the drain and making electrical connections following the appliance instructions.
- 5
Check operation
The refrigerant circuit is typically evacuated before commissioning, followed by connection checks, a drainage check and a trial run to assess operation.
Next steps
Planning split AC installation starts with a suitable location and a clear understanding of materials and access. Contact Service Basket through the website booking form, phone or WhatsApp. Share your appliance details, pick a preferred date and time slot, and ask for the price and agreed scope.
Frequently asked questions
Is copper piping included?
Do not assume that all required piping comes with either the appliance or the installation. Check the AC packaging and discuss the actual distance between units. Ask whether the quotation covers additional copper tubing, insulation, drain hose and wiring, and how unused supplied accessories will be handled.
Where should the outdoor unit sit?
Choose a position with adequate airflow, stable support and access for future maintenance, following the model's clearance requirements. Avoid enclosing the unit tightly or directing hot discharge air into a confined space. Balcony or external mounting also depends on safe access, structural suitability and building rules.
Why is vacuuming needed?
Vacuum evacuation removes air and moisture from the connected refrigerant tubing before the system is commissioned. These contaminants can interfere with operation. It is different from cleaning the AC or adding refrigerant, and the appropriate procedure should follow the manufacturer's installation instructions for your model.
Can an old pipe route be reused?
An existing route may be usable, but the tubing itself needs assessment for size, condition, insulation and compatibility with the new appliance and refrigerant. Hidden joints or contamination can complicate reuse. Share details beforehand rather than assuming existing pipes will suit the replacement unit.
Does installation include adding refrigerant?
Many new split ACs arrive with a factory refrigerant charge intended for specified installation conditions. Extra refrigerant is not automatically needed. The permitted pipe length and any additional charge depend on the model instructions; confirm any separate requirement and price before approving that work.