Did you know that one of the factors that affect Air Conditioner efficiency is the installation? A right installation performed is synonymous with optimal efficiency, least repairs and controlled energy bills while a faulty installation can mean all opposites; compromised efficiency, frequent repairs and uncontrolled energy bills. This is why HVAC professionals always endorse professional installation. However, Ductless Air Conditioner installation is relatively less tricky than the duct air conditioner so;
- If you are tight on budget
- A technician is not available 
or
- You have previous experience in the installation
you might consider trying a DIY. To ensure you perform installation like a pro, here are 7 important guidelines.
Note: Please note that performing a DIY installation voids the warranty. So if your system comes with a reliable and long warranty, better not waste it and avoid DIY. 

1. Analyse the strength of the wall

It is important to choose a strong wall for mounting the unit. A wall that is weak or damaged can result in banging your AC down on the floor on some summer afternoon. So the very basic thing is to ensure the wall chosen for mounting the unit has the capacity to hold its weight.

2. Measure the spacing carefully

The spacing around the unit is an important factor. For fair air flow, there has to be a space of almost 15 cm above and around the unit.

3. Consider height from the ground

The proper flow of air using a Split system has a lot to do with its height. Ideally, the unit should be mounted 7-8 feet above the ground.

4. Choose a location away from sunlight 

When choosing the location for the indoor and outdoor unit, it is important to choose a location where the direct sunlight does not hit. Placing either of these units under direct sunlight significantly drop their efficiency

5. Choose a flat placement 

The indoor unit of split ac is mounted, however, the outdoor unit is placed on the ground. But the guideline is not the place is directly on the ground. Choose a flat surface, preferably a slab which is non-metallic and is a good absorber of moisture and heat. This will save the unit from corrosion and premature wear and tear.

6. Don't over distance indoor, outdoor unit

Keeping the right distance between the indoor and outdoor unit is the key to losing the least amount of cooling. As the refrigerant flows between the units, there is always some loss of cooling. To keep this loss minimum, the distance between the indoor and outdoor unit should be no more than 15 meters.

7. Keep the right tilt angle 

Establishing a slight tilt when mounting the aluminium bracket for the indoor unit allows the indoor unit to also be at a slight tilt when mounted. This tilt helps to drain the condensate better and blocks the possibilities of indoor drainage.

Have you ever performed DIY installation of a Split Air Conditioner unit? How was that? And do you think performing a Do It Yourself for Split Air Conditioner can be cost-effective?

If you are buying a home and the home under consideration has ceiling stains, it is obvious that the sight will make you worried since ceiling stains immediately bring the thought of a leaking roof. Similarly, if you are selling or renting a home, a ceiling stain can impact the actual rate and may as well contribute to pulling buyers away. And let's say there's no such scenario of buying and selling, a home that you are living in should be in a good state. The ceiling stains, however, suggest that there is something wrong and this wrong could turn into a hefty expense. This blog is dedicated to helping you inspect and identify ceiling stains
Ceiling stains could be caused by a number of reasons. Here are the most common;

Stains below the bathroom exhaust fan 

The bathroom exhaust takes a whole lot of moisture out. And it does so via the duct attached to it. If the duct is not well insulated and does not have a proper airtight connection with a roof cap, the condensate will drip backwards and cause ceiling stains below the bathroom exhaust vent.
The fix of this issue lies in what causes it. The bathroom exhaust vent should be well insulated and well installed with an airtight connection in order to take the moisture outside, straightaway.

Stain on ceiling corners 

Stains on ceiling corners are what you see near the outside walls. And the most obvious reason for such type of stains is the ice dams. Air leaks in the attic or insufficient insulation in the attic allow the melting water of the ice dams to seep in. From the attic, it drips on the ceiling corners resulting in this type of stains which can start from a small spot and extend to a stain several feet in diameter.
In order to avoid or fix this kind of stains, there's ample need to check the insulation and fix the air leaks in the attic.

Random stains 

Random stains are stains that are basically not the roof stains. The frost that builds up in the attic when becomes unnecessarily more, it causes excessive condensation and as a result, water builds up at several places. This causes stains at random spots.
The fix for this type of stains is once again an insulation refill and fixing of the attic air leaks.

Ceiling leaks could turn out to be a matter of serious concern if immediate action is not taken. They may destroy the ceiling, parch the wallpapers badly and cause direct roof leaking. Since the signs are very easy to observe, it is imperative for you, as a homeowner, to take the signs seriously and call out a professional technician for resolving this issue of ceiling stains.

If you are fighting with ceiling stains issue or are looking for attic insulation, insulation refill, ductwork repair, ductwork inspection or a proper and professional ductwork installation, call us today 1-855-245-4328.