If you want to install your mini air conditioner, here are the things you should do. Choose your preferred location: The crucial first step is to choose your preferred location for the unit. Ensure the spot is devoid of obstruction and will have access to the entire space. If it’s an indoor unit, ensure that it is installed at 6ft above the ground minimum. Clear the area and stabilize the condenser unit: The next step is to remove anything that will affect the smooth functioning of the condenser. Things like cobwebs, dust, and the likes will affect the unit in the future so make sure you remove them before you proceed. Also, make sure that there is a support base for the condenser to rest on. It can be a plastic pad or a concrete pad; it does not matter. Placing it on a platform is better than placing it on the floor. Install backplates: The next stage is to install backplates. Before you do that, though, you need to install mini splits into the wall. To install wall studs,  tap the wall to identify a spot with a hollow sound. Mark the areas where the studs are for drilling and drill the spots. Once you reach a wooden spot, that means you have found the studs. Then proceed to drill in the backplates. Place of on the wall and drill it into the spot you picked them; check if it is lying horizontally. Ensure the plate is secure and can carry the weight of the unit.   Identify hole location: At this point, you need to decide on the hole location for the indoor and outdoor units. The user manual will have a wall template. This will specify the location. Just use your pencil to mark the spot according to your template. Drill hole: Now use the drill to bore a hole into the spot you marked. Insert the sleeve: With the hole already in place, insert the sleeves into the wall and see how far it goes. The ideal pattern is for the sleeve to be as close to the wall as possible. Position the drainage pipe and refrigerant line: On the right side of your mini air conditioner are the refrigerant line and drainage pipe. Do well to bend the pipe to form an angle of 90 degrees at the back of the unit Mount fixed the Mini air conditioner: Now, this is the most important task of them all. Mounting the unit. Make sure you use a stable and secure ladder to get it done. Lift the unit and pass the drainage pipe and lines through the sleeve, then secure it with the indoor handler. Once the unit is resting perfectly on the sleeve, you will hear a click sound which is enough confirmation of its secureness. Apply neoprene to the sleeve: You will have to use neoprene to secure the drainpipe hose, refrigerant, and communication lines. After doing that, go outside and bend the lines and pipe by 90 degrees so fluid and pass through the wall downward. Also, add neoprene inside the wall sleeve for further reinforcement. Connect the drain pipe and refrigerant lines: Attach the hose to the drain pipe. If your line set is precharged with refrigerant, you don’t have to do too much work. Simply uncoil the amount you need to connect the handler to the condenser. Unscrew the colored caps on the refrigerant lines close to that indoor handler and use two wrenches to install the line set of the refrigerant lines. Do the same thing with the lines near the condenser. Release refrigerant: With the refrigerant lines in place, you need to release the refrigerant. To do this, use a wrench to loosen the valve anti-clockwise until you reach the end to open it. Then use soapy water to check for leaks. If you see bubbles around the joint, then you know that the lines are not properly connected and should be properly fitted. If you don’t find leaks, it means the lines are properly secured. With no leaks noticed, replace the colored caps and seal the valves. Soundproof connection: If you don’t soundproof your connections, the unit will make so much noise when it is working. For proper soundproofing, use vinyl tapes to wrap the lines. This will numb the sound. Fix the electric connection: The last part is to fix the electric connection. We advise that you hire an expert to handle this part of the job for you.