Air conditioning installation is not just about hanging a unit on the wall. It involves deciding where to route the refrigerant piping and condensate drainage, where to place the outdoor unit so it does not cause disturbance while still having sufficient space for heat dissipation, and whether all this requires approval from the building owner or heritage authorities. In central Prague, it is precisely these aspects that determine whether the installation can proceed at all.
How installation is carried out
We will inspect the premises, calculate the thermal load, determine the pipe route and locate the outdoor unit. Without this, any quote is merely an estimate.
We will design the unit type and capacity, route and installation method. Our offer includes labour, materials and commissioning: not just the price of the box.
In a residential building, consent from the owner or the building's owners' association is required; in a heritage zone, an opinion from the heritage authorities is needed. We prepare the documentation; the discussion proceeds through you as the owner.
For standard installation, one day. We drill with dust extraction, cover the area and clean up afterwards.
Vacuuming of the circuit, tightness test, operator training and handover of documentation including the warranty certificate.
Special considerations for air conditioning in central Prague
Prague 1 to 7 has its own specifics that do not apply elsewhere:
- Street view. In a heritage zone, the outdoor unit cannot be installed anywhere. The solution is usually to place it in the courtyard, on the roof, in a skylight or behind a grille.
- Consent from the building's owners' association. Work on common areas of the building, façade, rooflight, riser, must be approved by the owners. What is usually required for thiswe have compiled separately.
- Noise affecting neighbours. In courtyards, sound reflects. The unit's location and type determine whether anyone will complain.
- Connection capacity. In older buildings, circuit protection is often at its limit, especially when multiple units are cooled in the same building.
What units we install
Wall-mounted split units
The most common solution for offices, medical practices or shops. One outdoor and one indoor unit, quick installation, good performance-to-price ratio.
Multisplits
One outdoor unit can serve several rooms. This makes sense where there is no space for more outdoor units, which is almost always the case in the city centre.
Cassette and ceiling cassette units
For larger spaces with suspended ceilings, meeting rooms, consulting offices, business premises. They distribute air more evenly than wall-mounted units and are less visible.
What to watch out for with cheap offers. Most often, they lack commissioning, post-installation inspection and documentation for potential insurance claims. The price difference then becomes apparent at the first breakdown.
What affects the installation price
- Length and routing of the refrigerant piping, surface installation in a trunking is the cheapest; chasing into walls or routing through several rooms increases the cost.
- location of the outdoor unit and its accessibility
- number of indoor units and their type
- condition of the electrical installation and any new circuit protection
The exact price only makes sense after an inspection. With us, it is free and non-binding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does installation take?
A standard installation of a single unit takes one day. A multisplit system or piping through several rooms may take two days.
Do I need consent from the building's owners' association or the property owner?
If common areas are affected, facade, skylight, riser pipe, then yes. In a tenancy, the landlord's consent is always required.
Is air conditioning allowed in an apartment within a heritage zone?
Usually yes, but it depends on the location of the outdoor unit. Access to a courtyard, roof or skylight is typically possible; access to a street-facing facade is practically not.
Will you install a unit that I purchase myself?
Yes, but we will first check together whether it is suitable for the given space. For equipment purchased elsewhere, the product warranty is handled with the seller; we guarantee the installation.
Will I receive an inspection after installation?
Yes, after installation we will carry out a leak test and hand over the documentation. Subsequent periodic inspections are governed by the amount of refrigerant in the circuit.