Getting the Size Right

Capacity is the most common installation mistake. A unit that is too small runs flat out and never reaches the set temperature. One that is too large cools the air quickly but switches off before it removes humidity, so the room feels cold and clammy. As a first guide only:

These figures assume an ordinary room with a standard ceiling height and average sun. Top-floor rooms under iron sheet or concrete roofs, west-facing glass, high ceilings, kitchens, server equipment and crowded rooms all raise the load. Our survey measures them, and the heat-load check decides the final capacity.

Which Type Suits Your Space

Our Installation Process

1. Site survey and heat-load check. We measure the room, note sun exposure, roof type, occupancy and equipment, and agree the capacity and unit positions with you.
2. Written quote. An itemised quote lists the unit, included pipe length, electrical works, brackets, drain, commissioning and warranty, so you can compare like with like.
3. The indoor unit goes on a level bracket fixed to a sound wall and the outdoor unit on a pad or wall brackets, with clearance for airflow and service access.
4. Copper pipework. Insulated copper lines follow the shortest practical route with neat bends and joints made to the manufacturer’s practice, brazed under nitrogen flow where the model requires it.
5. Nitrogen pressure test. The lines are pressurised with nitrogen and held, so leaks show up before any refrigerant goes in.
6. A vacuum pump removes air and moisture from the pipework and indoor unit until the reading is stable, because moisture in a refrigerant circuit damages the compressor.
7. Electrical connection. A dedicated circuit with the correct breaker, cable size, isolator and earthing, with voltage protection recommended for inverter models.
8. The condensate drain is laid with a continuous fall and tested with water so nothing drips onto walls, ceilings or people.
9. We run the system and record air temperatures, pressures and running current, then confirm the unit cools, drains and shuts off correctly.
10. We show you the remote controls, filter cleaning and basic care, and give you the warranty details and our contact for servicing.

What a Good Installation Quote Includes

• Brand, model and capacity of each unit, and whether it is inverter or fixed-speed
• The pipe length included and the rate per metre beyond it
• Electrical works: cable, breaker, isolator and any distribution board changes
• Brackets, outdoor pad or stand, and any scaffolding or access equipment
• Drain line, condensate pump if needed, and making good of wall or ceiling openings
• Commissioning and testing, and the warranty terms for parts and workmanship
• Programme: when we can start and how long the work takes

What Affects the Price

We do not publish a flat price because two installations of the same unit can differ by more than the unit itself. The main drivers are:

• Unit capacity and type, and whether it is inverter or fixed-speed
• Length of the pipe run between the indoor and outdoor units
• Wall or ceiling construction, and the height the work is done at
• Electrical upgrades, such as a new circuit or breaker
• Concealed pipework compared with exposed pipework
• The number of units installed in one visit

Send us photos and the room size, or book a survey, and you will get an itemised written quote. Once the system is in, our AC repair and servicing team keeps it running, and businesses with several units can use an HVAC maintenance contract.

Power, Protection and Refrigerants

Voltage swings and outages are a fact of grid supply in Kenya, and inverter compressors and control boards are the parts most exposed to them. We fit the right breaker and recommend a voltage protector where your supply needs one. Modern split units use R32 or R410A. R32 is mildly flammable, so it is handled to the manufacturer’s procedure, which is another reason to use trained installers.

Who We Install For

Homes and gated estates in Membley, Toll, Red Soil and Riverside; shops, offices and clinics in Ruiru, Kimbo and Kamakis; and offices, control rooms and canteens in Tatu City. If your building needs zoned or multi-floor cooling, or you have ventilation and fresh-air needs alongside cooling, see Commercial & Industrial HVAC and Ventilation & Air Quality.

Related services

• AC Repair & Servicing
• Commercial & Industrial HVAC
• Ventilation & Air Quality
• HVAC Maintenance Contracts
• Car AC Repair (vehicle air conditioning)
• All HVAC Installation & Repair services
• HVAC Installation Kamakis: Your Complete Guide to Getting It Right

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does installing a split AC take?

A single standard wall split with a short pipe run is usually finished in half a day. Cassette, ducted and multi-split systems, long pipe runs and concealed pipework take longer, and we give you a time estimate in the quote.

Can you install an AC I bought elsewhere?

Yes. We check that the capacity suits the room and the pipe length is within the model’s limits, then install it. The warranty on the unit itself stays with the seller or manufacturer.

Is an inverter AC worth it?

For rooms used many hours a day, usually yes. The compressor adjusts its speed instead of switching on and off, which cuts running cost and temperature swings. For a spare room used a few hours a week, a fixed-speed unit can make more sense.

How far apart can the indoor and outdoor units be?

Every model has its own maximum pipe length and height difference, published in its installation manual. We check the limit for your unit before we quote.

Do I need a separate breaker for my AC?

Yes. Each AC should have its own correctly rated breaker and cable. Sharing a circuit with sockets or other loads causes tripping and overheating.

Do you install in Tatu City, Juja and Thika?

Yes. Our base on Eastern Bypass puts Tatu City and Ruiru within easy reach, and we also install along the Thika Road corridor including Juja, Kahawa Sukari and Thika.