Fitted right first time
Split AC installation in Al Hindawiyah
In Al Hindawiyah, central Jeddah's dense old district of tightly packed apartment blocks, split installation requires precision in routing and drainage to avoid leaks and noise. Alrabih's team places both units carefully, runs insulated copper and a drain with proper fall before start-up.
- Mueller copper
- Full vacuum
- Proper drain
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When you need a proper installer
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A new unit for a room or flat
You have bought the unit, or are about to, and want it fitted once, not to find a refrigerant leak or water on the floor a few weeks later. Getting it right first time saves you all of that.
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Not sure where the outdoor unit goes
In Jeddah flats the choice is usually the roof, the balcony or the facade. We pick a spot where the condenser gets enough air, a technician can reach it for servicing, and neither noise nor drain water bothers the neighbours.
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A past install that went wrong
Weak cooling since day one, water running down the wall, a loud indoor unit. These are usually installation mistakes, not faults in the unit, and our installation is built step by step to avoid them.
Who it's for
Moving into a new flat that needs AC
We plan every unit position and copper route in one go, so the whole flat ends up neat and consistent.
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We place the units so cool air reaches the entrance and the work area, and arrange outdoor units and drains to suit the shopfront and the building's rules.
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What the installation covers
- Site check and unit positions
- Insulated copper, sealed wall core
- Drain line with correct fall
- Vacuum and leak test
- Start-up test with you present
How we work
How we work
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Send a photo
WhatsApp us a photo of the room, where the outdoor unit might go and your district, and we tell you what the job needs before the visit.
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Agree positions and route
On site, the technician agrees the unit positions and the copper and drain route with you before drilling any wall.
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Fit and vacuum
We mount both units, run and insulate the copper, then vacuum the line with a pump and check the joints before releasing the refrigerant held in the outdoor unit.
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Start-up and handover
We run the unit, measure the air coming out, check the drain flows, then leave the room clean and show you the remote and how to clean the filter.
A careful install or a rushed one?
| Alrabih | The usual way | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | Pumped before start-up | Often skipped |
| Copper | Mueller, fully insulated | Patchy insulation |
| Drain | Falls, so no drips | Water down the wall |
| Outdoor unit spot | Airy and easy to reach | Wherever it fits |
| Wall opening | Sealed tight | Dust gets through |
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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.
What sets this district apart
Al Hindawiyah is a dense old residential district of tightly packed apartment blocks, narrow streets and limited outdoor-unit space. Roofs and balconies here are small and shared between flats, the distance between units is very short, and copper and drain routing must work with old building layouts and thick walls. Precise installation is essential to avoid early faults, bad drain smells and noise from poorly routed pipes.
Al Hindawiyah lies in downtown Jeddah's heart, a dense residential zone of government and private apartment blocks packed tightly together and narrow streets.
Most flats in Al Hindawiyah have separate split units because space is tight, and outdoor units are mounted in very limited spots such as shared roofs or balcony corners.
The AC setup in Al Hindawiyah
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Two-unit split for one flat
Most flats in Al Hindawiyah need one indoor unit in the living room or bedroom and a small outdoor unit on the balcony or roof.
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Short copper run with deep drainage
The distance between units is very short in small flats, but the drain must descend to a safe lower outlet without blockage.
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Compact outdoor unit in tight space
Outdoor units here fit into tiny spaces like balcony corners or shared roof edges, installed to avoid noise and nuisance to neighbours.
Before the visit
Before our visit in Al Hindawiyah
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Confirm the team can reach the building and flat
Tell us the nearest parking spot and easiest building entry route, and specify the flat number, floor and whether there is a lift.
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Coordinate with neighbours and management about outdoor unit location
If the roof or balcony is shared, secure approval from building management and neighbouring flats for the outdoor unit location before our visit.
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Clear the wall and balcony for installation
Remove furniture, heavy items and plants from the balcony and inner wall where both units will be mounted, and ensure adequate electrical supply is available.
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FAQ
Questions about Split AC installation
Will you install a unit I bought elsewhere?
Yes, we install units you have bought yourself. Before the visit we ask the model, its capacity and where both units will go, so we know the copper length. If you have not bought one yet, we are an authorised distributor for Carrier, YORK, General, Midea, Gree and Smart Gold and can help you choose.
Why does the line need vacuuming before start-up?
New pipes hold air and moisture, and Jeddah's humid air adds more. Mixed with refrigerant, they weaken cooling and strain the compressor over time. We pull them out with a vacuum pump, watch that the reading holds so we know the line is tight, and only then release the refrigerant.
Can the outdoor unit be far from the room?
Yes, within the manufacturer's limits for line length and height difference. We use Mueller copper in runs of up to 30 metres without welded joints, so there are fewer joints that could leak, and the survey shows whether a long run needs extra refrigerant.
Can you hide the copper and cables in the wall?
It depends on the house. In a new build or during finishing works, the copper can run inside the wall before plastering. In a lived-in home we use neat plastic trunking in the wall colour. We show you the better option for your home at the survey, before any work starts.
What if the outside wall cannot carry the unit?
We check the wall before fixing anything, because some facades are clad in stone or panels that cannot take the weight. Then we set the unit on a floor stand on the roof or balcony, or on a bracket anchored to the concrete itself, not the cladding, so it does not shake loose.
My flat is small and the balcony is very narrow, can you install a split unit?
Yes, we have experience installing splits in small flats and narrow balconies in Al Hindawiyah. We study the space, wall and routing carefully to ensure secure mounting and proper operation without obstructions.
The roof is shared between several flats, how do you coordinate installation with neighbours?
Before installation we liaise with building management and neighbouring flats to agree the outdoor unit's location and ensure no trespass, avoiding disputes.
The streets here are very narrow and your van is large, how do you access the flat?
We know main routes and safe parking spots in Al Hindawiyah. We bring tools in batches or park a short distance away and walk, and we coordinate with the building owner to ease access.
The drain must fall correctly in a small flat, how do you prevent leaks?
We run the drain line with a steady fall towards the outlet or drain point, and we test drainage before sealing surfaces and walls to prevent water pooling and leaks.
