Moved without losing refrigerant

AC removal & refitting in Al Muntazahat

In Al Muntazahat, east Jeddah, residents request AC removal and refitting when moving to a new home or undertaking interior renovation. Alrabih's team safely extracts the refrigerant before dismantling, carefully transports the unit, and installs it with properly measured copper lines and a full vacuum.

  • Refrigerant saved
  • Fresh copper
  • Holes sealed

Clients We're Proud to Serve

Organisations and companies that trusted Alrabih with their projects.

  • Saudi Aramco
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Royal Saudi Land Forces
  • Royal Saudi Naval Forces
  • Al Baik
  • Centro Hotels by Rotana
  • King Abdullah Economic City
  • First Mills
  • Juffali
  • eXtra
  • Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Medical Center
  • Alesayi Motors
  • Abu Zaid
  • Water Desalination
  • Attieh Steel
  • SSCO
  • Creet
  • Emad Rizq
  • Alfaneyah
  • Rawat Alam Al Tasmeem
  • IBI Magix Arabia — Construction Services
  • Midtown for Construction
  • Petra Engineering Industries Co.
  • Hyrmas
  • Batterjee Medical College
  • Advanced Horizons Contracting Company
  • D.Metals
  • Benchbox — Masters of Space
  • Sadafco
  • Umm Al-Qura University
  • Saudi Arabian Drug Store (SADS)
  • Foamco
  • Ahmad A. R. Bin Afif Industries Co. (Sandwich Panel Factory)
  • Namariq
  • ALS

When you need removal and refitting

  1. 1

    Moving to a new home

    You want to take your units to the new home without losing the refrigerant charge or arriving with a unit that no longer cools properly. The right removal keeps the charge locked in the outdoor unit until refitting.

  2. 2

    Renovation or repainting

    Contractors need a clear wall for painting or plastering. We remove the indoor unit after saving the refrigerant, and once the renovation is done, we refit and close old holes that would otherwise spoil the fresh wall finish.

  3. 3

    Repositioning a unit in the same building

    The current position may no longer suit new furniture, or the old wall core is in the wrong place. We move it to the better spot and plan the new copper and drain route before drilling anything.

Who it's for

  • Renovating your flat and need walls cleared

    We remove indoor units after pump-down, seal old holes, then refit once finishing work is complete so your units are never handled by the renovation crew.

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  • Relocating your business to new premises

    We survey both premises, pump down, remove the units from the current site, then refit them at the new location with copper runs and drain lines suited to the new building layout.

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What the service covers

  • Pump-down into outdoor unit
  • Remove both units cap pipes
  • Seal old wall holes
  • Mueller copper insulated on site
  • Vacuum test and start-up
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How we work

How we work

  1. 1

    Survey both sites

    We visit the removal site and the new location to plan the copper route, drain line and run length, and tell you if new copper or extra materials are needed.

  2. 2

    Pump down and remove

    We run the unit in pump-down mode until all refrigerant moves into the outdoor unit, then close the service valves and remove both units carefully.

  3. 3

    Seal holes and transport

    We close the old wall cores with suitable material so they do not let in hot air or insects, then transport both units to the new location.

  4. 4

    Refit, vacuum and start

    We mount both units, run Mueller copper in runs of up to 30 metres without welded joints, vacuum the line, test the joints, then release the saved refrigerant and verify cooling with you present.

Proper removal or an unprepared one?

AlrabihThe usual way
RefrigerantSaved by pump-downLost to the air
Copper pipesCapped at removalOpen, moisture enters
Old holesSealed after removalLeft open, air leaks in
New-site copperNew Mueller, insulatedOld copper reused
Drain at new siteDrain fall planned at surveyLeft to chance during fitting

Some of our work

Ductwork, rooftop units and diffusers, from work we've completed in Jeddah.

  • Galvanized rectangular duct trunk with branch takeoffs and round diffusers, hung from a black ceiling, a Carrier unit visible behind — interior finishing stage.
  • Round diffusers and a spiral duct trunk in a tiled stairwell service shaft.
  • Rooftop ductwork and an exhaust fan, with Jeddah buildings in the background.
  • Rooftop packaged AC units with rectangular duct transitions, city buildings behind.
  • Insulated rooftop duct run beside a packaged unit, a warehouse roof in the background.
  • A grid of round diffusers in an open-plan office ceiling, mid-construction.
  • An insulated rooftop duct elbow, against a mountainous backdrop.
  • Large insulated ductwork running along a factory ceiling, with workers visible below.
  • A yellow round diffuser mid-installation, with spiral duct and a suspended ceiling grid.
  • Duct insulation wrap in progress on a construction site, bare duct still exposed.
  • A black-painted duct trunk with round diffusers and track lighting, in a finished retail interior.
  • An indoor AHU unit connected to round ductwork in a mechanical plant room, exposed concrete ceiling.
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Customer reviews

What our customers say

4.8

From 10 Google reviews

  • Muhammadramzan 2641

    “MashaaAllah. Services are so good. Behaviour and kindness 100/100. Prices are less then Market. Fully recommended”

  • shahzeb armani

    “Wow. Prices are so comfortable. Outstanding services. People are so talented and nice”

  • Tawfik AlyawerLocal Guide

    “U can find all u need for air conditioning”

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Service areas

We come to you anywhere in Jeddah

From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.

Map of Jeddah by sector, with Alrabih's base in Al Aziziyah
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What sets this district apart

Al Muntazahat is a modern residential district with detached villas and spacious apartment blocks set among green spaces and open areas. The overall planning is generous and outdoor spaces are large, facilitating the transport of units and heavy equipment. Roofs are safe and entrances are wide, but the spread-out layout may require longer copper runs. The district is experiencing steady growth and frequent residential moves, making AC removal and refitting a common service request.

Al Muntazahat is in eastern Jeddah, a spacious modern residential district of detached villas and well-ordered green spaces.

Most units here are wall-mounted splits with outdoor units on roofs; copper runs may be longer due to the spread-out villa layout.

The AC setup in Al Muntazahat

  1. 1

    Wall-mounted split with unit on spacious roof

    Most Al Muntazahat villas have large, safe roofs with ample space for bigger outdoor units and clear surrounding area.

  2. 2

    Extended copper run due to distance

    Due to the spread-out villa layout and spacious design, the outdoor unit may be far from the indoor one, requiring a longer copper run.

  3. 3

    Additional units or package units for multiple wings

    Larger villas may need additional units or package units to cool separate wings; we relocate or install each per your needs.

Before the visit

Before our visit in Al Muntazahat

  1. 1

    Identify the outdoor unit location on your new villa's roof

    Tell us where you want the outdoor unit positioned on the roof before the visit so we can accurately measure the required copper run.

  2. 2

    Ensure roofs and entrances are safe

    Check that the roofs and entrances at the new villa allow safe and unobstructed access for the team and equipment.

  3. 3

    Contact the previous owner if necessary

    If you need information about the old unit (age, size, condition), contact the previous owner before our visit.

FAQ

Questions about AC removal & refitting

Can the old copper pipes be reused at the new site?

It depends on the condition of the pipes and the layout at the new site. If the pipes are free of oxidation and insulation cracking, and the length fits the new run, they can be reused after inspection. If the new site needs a longer route or the existing pipes show wear, fresh Mueller copper pipe at 99% pure copper is run to suit the new layout. The site survey decides.

Why not just remove the unit without pumping down first?

Before any connection is opened, the compressor is run to pump the refrigerant charge into the outdoor unit and the service valves are closed on it. If the connections are opened first, the refrigerant escapes into the air and is lost entirely, which is both costly and harmful to the environment. Pumping down first keeps the full charge sealed inside the outdoor unit, ready to use at the new site.

What happens to the old wall hole after the unit is removed?

Once the pipes and cable are pulled out, the hole is cleared of insulation remnants and sleeve material, then sealed with a filler suited to the wall type, whether concrete, brick or gypsum board. The aim is a tight closure that stops humid air and insects from entering and leaves the wall surface clean before the site is handed back.

Can a unit be moved to a different floor in the same building?

Yes, but moving to a different floor means a completely new pipe route, a different cable length, and possibly a changed drain line fall. The site survey defines the pipe path, the required run length and the outdoor unit position. Mueller copper pipe at 99% pure copper is then laid along a route that accounts for the floor difference, and a vacuum test and pressure test are carried out before the unit is started.

Can a unit be moved to a different floor in the same building?

Yes, but a different floor changes the copper run length, the drain route and where the outdoor unit is fixed. At the survey we establish whether extra copper is needed and where the drain can fall correctly, then plan the full route before any removal begins.

I moved to a new villa in Al Muntazahat; can you relocate my AC from my old home?

Yes, we safely remove the unit from your old home and extract the refrigerant, then install it in your new villa with suitable copper lines and a full vacuum.

My new villa is larger than the old one; will the copper run be longer?

Yes, if the outdoor unit location is farther, we install a longer copper run sized for the new distance with robust thermal insulation.

Al Muntazahat is coastal and hot; does the climate affect moving the AC?

Yes, coastal heat and salt require swift refrigerant extraction and extra protection for the pipes against rust and corrosion.

My new villa's roof is spacious; where is the best location for the outdoor unit?

We choose a location away from direct sun and strong winds, near a safe water drainage point, and with secure electrical access to the unit.

The Jeddah corniche in cool weather

Move your unit without losing the charge

WhatsApp us your current and new locations and we will book a survey to plan the move, Saturday to Thursday.

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