AC Direct Installation Terms & Conditions
These terms apply to the standard installation of wall split air conditioners and swimming pool heat pumps. Please review the details carefully to ensure you are informed about what’s included and excluded.
1: Wall Split Unit Installation – What's Included
- Indoor unit mounted to the inside wall of the room.
- Outdoor unit mounted on brackets on the same outside wall, with up to 3 meters of piping. Extra piping will be billed separately.
- Installation time is approximately 3–4 hours per wall split.
- 6-month workmanship guarantee (not to be confused with the product warranty).
2: Wall Split Unit Installation – What's Excluded
- Electrical connection to the distribution board (requires a qualified electrician and is not included).
- We may use an existing plug point for units up to 18,000 Btu/hr if the circuit is not overloaded. Larger units or insufficient plugs will require a dedicated connection.
- COC certificates for electrical work are excluded and billed separately if required.
- Additional travel charges may apply depending on your location.
- Extra gas piping, drainage, or materials will be charged and must be paid via EFT or online on the day of installation.
- A pre-installation form must be completed prior to installation. Failure to complete this form releases AC Direct from liability for unexpected installation-related charges.
- Installations requiring scaffolding will incur additional costs and must be discussed beforehand.
- AC Direct is not responsible for damage to concealed plumbing unless we are notified in writing before installation begins.
- AC Direct does not accept liability for any damage caused by lift-up or condensation pumps. We recommend avoiding these wherever possible.
- The customer must ensure valuables and property in the installation area are protected. Someone should ideally be present during installation.
- Excludes de-installation of existing units.
- Excludes all civil, building, or painting work.
3: Swimming Pool Heat Pump Installation – What's Included
- 1 x set of brackets.
- Installation must be within 3 meters of the pool circulation pump. Additional materials billed separately.
- Includes 2 x isolation valves and 1 x bypass valve.
- Includes electrical connection to the existing pool pump DB board (excludes 19kW+ units and major rewiring).
- Installations outside major metros or in remote areas must be pre-approved by AC Direct. Travel charges may apply, or a refund will be issued if no installer is available.
4: Swimming Pool Heat Pump Installation – What's Excluded
- Electrical work for 19kW+ units or if supply to the pool DB board is insufficient.
- De-installation of existing units.
- All civil, building, or painting work.
5: Warranty Claims & Responsibilities
- Labour charges for warranty claims on installations not completed by an AC Direct-approved installer will be for the customer’s account.
- For full warranty and return policy details, please see our Return & Warranty Policy.
6: AC Direct Next Day Installation – Terms & Conditions
Eligibility Areas
- Next Day Installation is only available in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town.
- Installations outside these major metros are excluded from this offer.
Stock Availability
- The service is subject to the availability of specific units in stock.
- Availability must be confirmed with the AC Direct Sales Department at the time of booking.
Installer Availability
- Installations are subject to installer availability.
- AC Direct reserves the right to postpone installation should teams be fully booked on the desired date.
Booking Process
- This offer is not available for purchases made directly through the online store.
- Next Day Installation offer must be arranged through a sales ticket or direct phone call with the AC Direct Sales Team.
- Next Day Installation is only confirmed once the Sales Team verifies stock and installation team availability.
General Conditions
- AC Direct reserves the right to amend or withdraw the offer at any time without prior notice.
- Delays caused by unforeseen events (e.g. weather, load shedding, etc.) will not be covered by AC Direct.
- A pre-installation form must be completed prior. Failure to do so releases AC Direct from any cost liability due to unexpected installation needs or delays.