Technical services
AC Installation in Dubai
Supply and installation of split, ducted, cassette and multi split air conditioning for Dubai homes, offices and shops, sized to the room and tested at handover. Available across Dubai, with a two hour response for urgent work, and in the prime communities of Abu Dhabi by appointment. Book a site visit and you receive a written quotation before any work begins.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- 2 hours in Dubai
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
5.0 on GoogleFully insuredNo subcontractorsOpen 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday
AC Installation at a glance
| Service | AC Installation |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Air conditioner installation, AC fitting, split AC installation, AC replacement, new AC installation |
| Location | Dubai and the prime communities of Abu Dhabi |
| Quotation | In writing, after a site visit and before any work begins |
| Typical duration | Half a day for one split unit, longer for ducted systems |
| Team | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Quality check | A measured test for every job, with photographs before and after |
| If a check fails | It is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
| Response | Two hours in Dubai for urgent work, planned work within 48 hours |
| Hours | 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday |
| Booking | Book a site visit on this page, call +971 55 444 0084 or email contact@themells.ae |
What is included
Most cooling complaints in Dubai trace back to the day the unit was fitted: a pipe run too long or kinked, lines never vacuumed, a drain with no fall. Our own technicians check the room load and the power supply first, fit the unit to the manufacturer's instructions and record the temperatures on a test run. We fit a unit we supply or one you bought, and say so plainly if it is the wrong size for the room.
- Site visit to check the room load, electrical supply and breaker size
- Advice on unit type and capacity before anything is ordered
- Wall bracket or pad for the outdoor unit, set level with clear airflow
- Core hole, insulated copper pipe run and a drain laid to a fall
- Lines vacuumed with a pump and gauge before the refrigerant is released
- Leak test on every joint
- Test run with supply and return air temperatures recorded
- Old unit recovered of refrigerant and taken away where it is being replaced
- Paperwork prepared for the building or master developer where it is asked for
How it works
The same method on every job, so the result does not depend on who is on shift.
- Survey and diagnosis. A technician inspects the system or surface, takes readings and photographs, and explains what was found in plain language.
- Written quotation. You receive a written quotation against a defined scope before any work starts. Anything outside that scope is quoted separately.
- Protected, supervised work. The work area is protected and isolated, and the job is carried out by our own technicians under a named supervisor.
- Testing. Every job ends with a measured test suited to the discipline, so the result is a reading and a photograph and not an opinion.
- Report and warranty. The completed report reaches you within the hour. Any failed point is put right free of charge within 48 hours.
Which type of air conditioner suits which space
| Space | Type that usually suits | What is checked first |
|---|---|---|
| Single bedroom or study | Wall mounted split unit | Outdoor unit position and length of the pipe run |
| Villa floor with a false ceiling | Ducted unit above the ceiling | Void depth, return air path and access panel |
| Open plan office or shop floor | Ceiling cassette | Ceiling void, drain route and sprinkler positions |
| Several rooms with little outdoor space | Multi split or VRF system | Total pipe length and where the branch joints sit |
| Villa cooled from the roof | Rooftop package unit | Plinth, duct connections and crane access |
| Apartment in a tower | Whatever the building system takes | Chilled water or split, and the building rules |
| Server or comms room | Dedicated split unit, often two | Equipment heat load and a separate circuit |
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for AC installation follows a site visit. The supervisor looks at the points listed here and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. Once you accept it, nothing is added on the day.
- Size and type of the system or surface
- Present condition and ease of access
- Parts and materials specified
- One visit or a retained contract
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Questions about AC installation
What does AC installation include?
Supply and installation of split, ducted, cassette and multi split air conditioning for Dubai homes, offices and shops, sized to the room and tested at handover. The work includes site visit to check the room load, electrical supply and breaker size; advice on unit type and capacity before anything is ordered; wall bracket or pad for the outdoor unit, set level with clear airflow.
How much does AC installation cost in Dubai?
We do not publish prices, because no two jobs are the same. The main factors: size and type of the system or surface; present condition and ease of access. Book a site visit: a supervisor from The MELLS looks at the work and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before anything begins.
Who provides AC installation in Dubai?
The MELLS provides AC installation in Dubai. The work is carried out by people The MELLS employs directly, under a named supervisor, 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. To arrange it, book a site visit on this page or call +971 55 444 0084.
How long does AC installation take?
Typically half a day for one split unit, longer for ducted systems. The time for your property is confirmed with the quotation.
Can you install a unit I have already bought?
Yes. We fit units supplied by us or by you. If the one you have bought is the wrong size for the room we tell you before it goes on the wall. An oversized unit cools fast but leaves the air damp, and an undersized one runs all day without reaching the set temperature.
What size of air conditioner does my room need?
Capacity follows the heat the room gains, not only its floor area. Glazing that faces the afternoon sun, ceiling height, a roof directly above, the number of people and any kitchen or equipment all add load. We measure and work it out at the site visit.
Can a split unit be fitted in any apartment?
No. The building decides where an outdoor unit may stand, and towers on chilled water do not take split units at all. We check the system and the building rules at the site visit and prepare the paperwork that management asks for.
Why do the lines have to be vacuumed?
Air and moisture left in the copper pipes mix with the refrigerant and the oil, which lowers cooling and wears the compressor early. A vacuum pump draws both out, and the gauge has to hold steady before the refrigerant is released into the lines.
Do you install air conditioners in Dubai?
Yes. Our own technicians install split, ducted, cassette and multi split systems across Dubai. A site visit comes first, to check the room, the power supply and where the outdoor unit can go, and the scope is then put in writing.
How do I choose a company for AC installation in Dubai?
Ask four things: who employs the people who will come, whether the scope is written down before work starts, how the result is checked, and what happens if something is missed. The MELLS uses its own staff, quotes in writing after a site visit, checks every job (a measured test for every job, with photographs before and after) and puts right any failed check free of charge within 48 hours.
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