AC Installation
Rooftop Package Unit Installation in Dubai
Rooftop package units hold the compressor, coils and fans in one casing on the villa roof, set on a plinth or steel frame and joined to the supply and return ducts below. Available across Dubai, with a two hour response for urgent work, and in the prime communities of Abu Dhabi by appointment. A supervisor visits first, and the written quotation follows before any work begins.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- 2 hours in Dubai
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
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Rooftop Package Unit Installation at a glance
| Service | Rooftop Package Unit 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
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. 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.
- Plinth and roof checked for the weight of the new unit
- Crane or hoist position and community access agreed in advance
- Duct connections made with flexible collars and sealed
- Condensate drain trapped and led to a roof outlet
How we carry out rooftop package unit installation
Many Dubai villas are cooled by package units on the roof, one for each floor or wing. The unit arrives complete and is lifted by crane or hoist onto a concrete plinth or a steel frame, with vibration pads beneath. Supply and return ducts connect through flexible collars so the fan does not shake the ductwork. The power cable and isolator are matched to the nameplate, the condensate drain is trapped and run to a roof outlet, and the unit is started with airflow, running current and air temperatures recorded.
A roof in full sun is the hardest place an air conditioner can work, and duct insulation up there breaks down in a few years if it is not clad. Leaking duct joints cool the roof instead of the bedrooms. A new unit seldom lines up with the old duct openings, so the roof sections are remade. In gated communities a crane on the street and a unit visible on the roof may need the master developer's consent, which we identify at the site visit along with the plinth condition and the supply.
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.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for rooftop package unit 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 rooftop package unit installation
What does rooftop package unit installation include?
Rooftop package units hold the compressor, coils and fans in one casing on the villa roof, set on a plinth or steel frame and joined to the supply and return ducts below. The work includes plinth and roof checked for the weight of the new unit; crane or hoist position and community access agreed in advance; duct connections made with flexible collars and sealed.
Can a package unit be replaced without changing the ducts?
The main ducts inside the villa normally stay. The short sections on the roof are remade to fit the new unit, and we inspect the existing duct for leaks and failed insulation while it is open, since a new unit on leaking duct will still cool poorly.
Is a crane always needed?
For most rooftop package units a crane is needed because of the weight, though some smaller units can go up by hoist. Where the crane stands, the road access and the time slot are arranged with the community once the site visit has shown what the lift involves.
How much does rooftop package unit 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 rooftop package unit installation in Dubai?
The MELLS provides rooftop package unit 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 rooftop package unit installation take?
Typically half a day for one split unit, longer for ducted systems. The time for your property is confirmed with the quotation.
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.
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.
How do I choose a company for rooftop package unit 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.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.