Common apartment examples

Installing split systems in apartments

Apartments come in many different shapes, sizes, ages and installation challenges. Proper planning before you install your air conditioner is very important. Below are some examples of installations on various type of apartments.

The cost to install in apartments is generally a bit higher than single story homes because they do require more thought and care.

In corner of room

Side back to back installations

In a lot of apartment buildings there is not enough room to mount the indoor unit on the external wall for a variety of reasons. In this case there is not enough space between the window and the roof.

The simplest solution is to mount the unit on one of the adjoining internal walls. To do this the right or left side of the unit (depending on what side of the room it is going on) touches the external wall.

Internal wall

Installing on an internal wall with duct on walls

Installing an air conditioner on an internal wall in an apartment can be done. It usually requires running internal duct that can blend in with the room if done correctly.

There are ways of concealing ducting but generally it is a last option for difficult installations.

Cutting plaster

Installing on an internal wall with cutting plaster

When installing on an internal wall sometimes there is no other way than to cut plaster to be able to get the pipes, drain and electrical cables out side. It is also a better option for most even though it is more expensive when considering the extra cost of plastering and painting afterwards.