How to properly dismantle the split system. How much does it cost to remove an air conditioner

Greetings to all guests and readers of the Air Conditioner site. In this article we will talk about how to remove the air conditioner. It often happens that the indoor unit of a split system prevents repairs in the room. In what cases will it be necessary to remove the air conditioner, and is it possible to do without dismantling? We will also consider these issues in the article.

How to "unfasten" the indoor unit of the air conditioner from the wall:

To remove any indoor unit, you first need to “snap off” the bottom clips. Most blocks have two clips at the bottom, which I point to with various arrows or serifs. There are three main types of these clips. The first two can be difficult to determine (experience or knowledge of a particular model is required). So what are their differences:

top plate hook.

In this case, you need to push the clips upwards to release the indoor unit;

hook for the bottom plate.

Often in such cases there are additional holes (as in the photo). In this situation, the clip must be pulled down from the block. This will require a device (something like a screw cap);

clips under the decorative cover indoor unit.

Here, first you need to carefully remove the cover, and then everything becomes clear. Using the LG air conditioner as an example, first unscrew the two screws. After, we unhook from the sides front covers, then push it all towards us.

In any case, it is better to contact a specialist, especially if you do not know how the clips of your air conditioner are arranged. Incorrect operation may break the fasteners and the unit will not fit snugly against the wall.

In which case you do not need to remove the air conditioner

Depending on the scale of the repair, and how tightly the indoor unit fits the wall, there are several options for solving the problem.

1 case. Let's say we planned to re-glue the wallpaper, besides, the gap between the wall and the block allows us to do it neatly. Then there will be no point in dismantling the block (extra money down the drain). Here you can "snap off" the indoor unit from the plate and, without disconnecting the communications, paste the wallpaper.

2 case. If during the repair plastering and leveling of the walls will be carried out, then the dismantling of the indoor unit will be required. It is important that after graduation repair work the length of the communications was enough to install the unit back. During the repair process, it is possible (to grind and putty). Read more about removing only the indoor unit.

3 case. There are situations when the indoor unit has to be removed along with the track. This may be due to the following reasons:

if it is planned to "lower" the ceiling (the hole through the wall will be lower);
if the nuts for connecting the route to the indoor unit are inside the wall (features or installation errors);
to prevent nuts from joining inside the wall after repair;
to move the indoor unit.

In these situations, it is necessary to dismantle the air conditioner. How it is possible to dismantle the split system, read the article.

In life, sometimes there are situations when we change our place of residence or simply move to new apartment. Together with us, all property and furniture moves, this also includes air conditioning. In this article, we will tell you how to dismantle the air conditioner yourself, so that later it can be installed in a new home.

If the air conditioner is a window or mobile type, then you only need to work a little to remove the unit from the window or, in the case of a mobile cooler, simply dismantle the duct. Another thing is when you need to disassemble a split - a system where the outer and inner parts are connected by refrigerant pipes passing through the wall. Since it will be necessary to install the cooler in a new place, it is undesirable to release all or part of the freon into the atmosphere during disassembly. It is clear that the loss of freon will lead to additional costs for refueling the unit with a new refrigerant, which can be completely avoided.

There are 2 ways by which you can disconnect the pipes from the outdoor unit and not release the refrigerant. Both of these methods are based on the circulation of the refrigerant in various states of aggregation. Please note that the connecting copper pipes have different diameter. This is done because freon moves in the form of a liquid through one, smaller channel, and it enters the outdoor unit as a gas through a large-diameter tube.

The essence of the operation is to ensure that the entire coolant is in one place - the outdoor unit of the split system. After that, you can safely disconnect the main tubes from it.

If, when the unit is turned on, the pipe with the liquid refrigerant leaving the outdoor unit into the house is closed, the compressor will quickly pump all the gaseous freon into the outdoor unit. As already mentioned, the operation can be performed in two ways:

"by eye", following the advice of experienced professionals;
using a manifold gauge.

Dismantling the air conditioner with the preservation of freon

Before starting dismantling, prepare all the tools. This is an adjustable wrench for turning different nuts or a set of open-end wrenches, a hexagon for opening split system service valves and a screwdriver. In addition, you will need the services of an assistant, if only because it is quite difficult to remove the air conditioner from the wall yourself.

The sequence of the operation in the first way is as follows: from the service valves of the outer part, we twist the protective caps and insert the hexagon into the slots of the liquid valve with a thinner tube (usually located at the bottom). Then we turn on the air conditioner for cooling in turbo mode. At the same time, we present the most low temperature air, which is provided in your cooler model.

Advice. If the dismantling of the air conditioner with your own hands is done in an apartment of a high-rise building, then it is better to entrust the functions of turning on / off the split system to an assistant, since it will be more convenient for you to have both hands free.

After switching on, the liquid refrigerant line is closed by tightening the valve into which we previously inserted the hex key. From the moment of twisting, we detect 1 minute, during this time all the freon must be pumped by the compressor to the outdoor unit. The time interval was chosen according to the advice of experienced installers, which is why this method is called “by eye”. After a minute, we also twist the second valve, blocking the gas line, after which the unit must be immediately turned off. The refrigerant is pumped over and you can take on the dismantling.

To properly dismantle the air conditioner, loosen and unscrew the nuts securing the lines, disconnect them, and carefully wrap the pipes with tape or tape, avoiding dust or dirt getting inside during transportation. Then, from the outer sections of the freon line, it is necessary to remove the thermal insulation and manually align the copper pipes so that they pass through the hole in the wall more easily.

Attention! Before performing dismantling work, the split system should be disconnected from the electrical network.

Next, remove the protective cover and loosen the clamps of the electrical cable, disconnect it and screw the free end to the main pipes. Now it remains only to unscrew the nuts securing the outdoor unit and, together with an assistant, remove the latter from the bracket. The last external operation is the dismantling of metal brackets.

Having moved inside the house, remove the front panel of the unit and disconnect it from the mounting plate. The lines, together with the cable, can be dismantled independently by unscrewing them from the cooler and gently pulling them through the wall. The same operation is performed together with an assistant, without unscrewing the tubes from the unit. The last thing left is to remove the mounting plate from the wall, now the split system is completely ready for transportation. How to make the entire dismantling is clearly shown in the video:

It is more correct to dismantle the air conditioner by pumping freon into the outdoor unit, guided by the gauge manifold. The latter is connected to a service pipe with a gaseous refrigerant, and after turning on the unit and shutting off the liquid pipeline, the device shows how the pressure drops in the system.

When it reaches zero, it is necessary to close the second valve, and immediately turn off the cooler. The rest of the procedure is the same as described above. How to perform this step correctly, you can watch the video:

Conclusion

It is not difficult to dismantle household air conditioners and it is quite possible to do it yourself. The main thing is to correctly perform the operation for pumping the coolant, without confusing the sequence of operations.

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For what reasons is the air conditioner removed and how to remove the air conditioner from the wall? There can be many reasons for dismantling the air conditioner. Such reasons include:

repairs that are planned on the premises;
changing the air conditioner to a newer model;
breakdown of the air conditioner and its replacement with a new device;
remove the device for the summer period.

Removal of oversized equipment

Removing the air conditioner from the wall with your own hands is not so difficult. Moreover, this will save money on the costs of service center specialists. To independently disassemble the design, you need to find out all the nuances of the operation and the sequence of actions. It is important to consider that each model of equipment has its own characteristics, so the sequence of actions may be slightly different.

No effort is required to turn off floor, flow or wall-mounted equipment. To turn off, it is necessary to close the supply of working fluid, turn on the air conditioner and drain the working fluid from the equipment, which can damage the furniture of the apartment. After all the liquid has been drained, you need to turn off the equipment from the mains and turn off the drain. Then you need to carefully, slowly, remove the device from the wall mount (this applies to ceiling and wall products that are hung on the wall and fixed with a special mount). Now we remove the tubes that supply liquid to the device, and finally remove and remove the air conditioner from the wall.

The most difficult removal actions split - systems

To remove the split system from the wall, you need to choose the right set of tools and keys of the right size. As a rule, some of the keys for installing and dismantling the air conditioner are included in the equipment package. The most important thing is to find a set of hex keys, without which it will be difficult to unscrew the protective screws, thanks to which the nozzles are in motionless movement. Branch pipes are necessary for supplying the working fluid of the equipment.

Then you need to unwind the pipes (the main thing to know is that in a system of this type it is impossible to pump the equipment in an idle way, so you should prepare a container in advance to drain the working fluid). First of all, you need to remove a thin pipe that allows coolant to pass through (it is called a refrigerant), then you need to turn on the device and wait a certain time until warm air. After that, unscrew the most thickened pipe and completely turn off the air conditioner.

The copper pipes of most models cannot be removed; to cut them off from the equipment, you can use metal cutters. The cut ends of the pipes must be compressed. Now there is very little left: completely turn off the electrical circuit of the device, remove the equipment from the attachment point, and then disconnect the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

The monoblock system is removed in almost the same way. The only exception to dismantling is that there is a completely different circuit diagram, and the nozzles containing the working fluid are very different.

If you are afraid to remove the device and turn off some equipment, you can use the user manual that came with the equipment or ask for help from people involved in dismantling the air conditioning system. In the instructions, you can find out in detail information on how to disconnect the drainage and other mechanisms of the product.

Before proceeding with dismantling, we recommend that you make sure that you have all the necessary tools.

Cassette devices

Cassette air conditioners are the most difficult, therefore, to remove the air conditioner from this type of wall, a separate approach is required. Consider dismantling the device in stages:

Most detailed information about disabling the cassette unit, which can be found in the user manual that is included with the air conditioning system.

To remove the bracket yourself, you need to read the literature on the repair, installation and dismantling of air conditioning equipment or consult with experienced people from the service center. If you are afraid to do the work of removing the air conditioner, in this case it is better to contact the employees at the service center and call the professionals in their field.

Channel view of air conditioners

There is another type of air conditioning equipment - channel devices, which are even more difficult to dismantle. The thing is that the design of this device is quite heavy and massive, since its system consists of numerous branched air ducts. These mechanisms are also subject to dismantling.

In equipment of this type, first of all, it is necessary to disassemble the air ducts, and only after that it will be possible to start removing the air conditioner. It is necessary to start removing the air duct from the grating of their exit into the space of the room, gradually moving from them to the connection connector.

After turning off all the pipes that serve for the inlet and outlet of air, you need to turn off the equipment itself. The most important thing when removing a duct device, like any other air conditioning equipment, is to turn off the pipes in time and drain the working fluid in a timely manner so that freon does not leak. After disconnecting the nozzles, the system should run in a little (just a few minutes is enough), and after that you should completely turn off the device and remove the electrical circuit.

The next step is to disconnect the shut-off valves from the air conditioner and remove these parts. Now you can start dismantling the external unit. To remove it, it is recommended to contact a specialist. The fact is that, firstly, you may not have the right tools available, and secondly, they have experience working at high altitudes and will easily cope with their task.

Being engaged in the removal of the device, one should not forget that during installation the equipment was well and quality fixed, adjusted and aimed at a long service life, therefore, during dismantling, it must be depressurized. During this procedure, it is necessary to ensure that freon does not get on human skin. The fact is that it can cause frostbite.

As follows from the article written above, the dismantling of air conditioning equipment is not so hard work, but still in some cases requires the intervention of professionals. All that can affect the complexity of the removable process is the model of the equipment and the method of its installation.

The article on how to remove the air conditioner from the wall is for people who like to do all the housework on their own. I hope that the information will be useful and will help you cope with this task without the need to contact specialists. Before proceeding with the dismantling process, it is important to carefully study all the information and consider each step step by step. This will avoid erroneous actions and possible injury. Of course, if you are sure that you can do the job and remove the device with my own hands, then we advise you to familiarize yourself with the security measures and take action.

Nevertheless, if you doubt the independent completion of the task, it is better to contact the professionals and pay for their services for the dismantling of the air conditioner. Moreover, you may not have the tools necessary for the job and you will have to spend time searching for or buying the missing keys.

Dismantling of household air conditioners is carried out at reasonable prices and in accordance with established tariffs. Highly qualified specialists who have at their disposal the necessary equipment and tools are involved in the work. Our company guarantees the operability of the removed equipment during its subsequent use.;

STANDARD REMOVAL OF THE AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDES:

With freon storage
dismantling the indoor unit
dismantling the outdoor unit
bracket dismantling

Modern split systems are designed for long-term operation and are reliable. Qualified dismantling of a household air conditioner involves a complex of complex operations, often associated with high-altitude work. Attempts to deal with the problem yourself may result in device failure after reinstalling and connecting it.

Professional dismantling of household air conditioners and split systems in Moscow is carried out by specialized companies operating in this area. One of the leaders in the market of such services is our company, which has trained personnel and the necessary equipment. Our specialists are highly qualified, which guarantees the operability of expensive equipment after its removal.

Dismantling of air conditioners: when it is necessary

Split systems are installed by the owners of residential premises (apartments and country houses), as well as the management of companies in the offices. Dismantling and installation of domestic air conditioners usually takes place with the involvement of highly qualified specialists. The main reasons that cause the need to remove the device are as follows:

Moving a person to another apartment or country house.
Termination of the office lease with the departure of the company from the occupied premises.
The occurrence of serious malfunctions, the elimination of which is impossible without dismantling the air conditioner with installation after repair.
Damage to the outdoor or indoor unit of the split system, which makes its further operation impossible.
Replacing a faulty air conditioner that did not work out guarantee period, representatives of an authorized service center.

In the latter case, the costs of the work can be recovered from the manufacturer of climate control equipment or its representative office. The manufacturer's warranty obligations are fulfilled if the primary installation and connection of air conditioners, as well as dismantling for repair, were carried out by authorized companies. This must be documented, otherwise it will be impossible to substantiate your claims in court. The equipment manufacturer will refer to the terms of the warranty and with good reason will refuse to fulfill its obligations.

The main stages of dismantling split systems and air conditioners

Removing the air conditioner involves performing a complex set of works that require highly qualified and experience. Dismantling, as well as professional installation of air conditioners, is carried out in a certain order, the observance of which guarantees the preservation of the equipment in good condition. The sequence of actions of specialists is as follows:

Disconnecting the air conditioner from the network, bleeding the refrigerant from the system.
Disconnection of pipelines and dismantling of the indoor unit of the split system from the wall for the subsequent removal of the air conditioner bracket.
Preparing for outdoor work and pre-securing parts and assemblies with safety ropes to prevent them from falling.
Dismantling the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, console bracket and other elements installed on the outer surface.

Work on the dismantling of modern air conditioners in multi-storey buildings is often associated with the need to carry out manipulations at height. Such operations are carried out by employees with industrial mountaineering skills and experience.