Airconditioning Superstore adds multi-split systems for Johannesburg homes with limited wall space

Airconditioning Superstore has added inverter multi-split air-conditioning systems for two to four rooms, targeting Johannesburg townhouses and flats where body corporate rules and tight exterior space make multiple outdoor units difficult. The systems let one outdoor unit serve several indoor units, with pricing available on request.

Why it matters: - Johannesburg townhouses, sectional-title homes and flats often have limited space for outdoor condensers. - A multi-split system can cool two to four rooms from one outdoor unit, which can make approvals easier in estates and body corporate properties. - The setup can also reduce clutter on exterior walls and balconies.

What happened: - Airconditioning Superstore has added multi-split inverter aircon systems to its range. - The Johannesburg North supplier and installer now fits systems for two to four rooms. - The company says the new option is aimed at homes where owners want multiple rooms cooled but only have one approved outdoor-unit location.

The details: - A multi-split system uses one inverter outdoor unit and a separate indoor unit in each room. - Each indoor unit has its own remote control and temperature setting. - Common configurations include two 9,000 BTU indoor heads on an outdoor unit of about 14,000 BTU for two bedrooms. - Another common setup uses three indoor heads on about 24,000 BTU for two bedrooms and a living area. - Larger systems can serve up to four rooms on outdoor units rated at 28,000 to 36,000 BTU. - The company says one neat trunking run is often easier to get approved than several separate outdoor units. - Airconditioning Superstore also tells buyers when a multi-split is not the best fit. - If the single outdoor unit fails, every room on that system loses cooling until repairs are complete. - A server cupboard or any room that cannot go without cooling should keep its own split system. - Pipe runs are typically limited to about 20 to 25 metres per indoor unit and 50 to 70 metres in total, depending on the model. - Rooms at opposite ends of a long single-storey house may work better on two separate systems. - A single large open-plan room may be better served by one larger inverter unit or a ceiling cassette. - Each indoor unit is connected with insulated copper lines, a communication cable and a condensate drain back to the outdoor unit. - A condensate pump is used where gravity drainage is not possible. - The outdoor unit needs its own circuit and isolator. - The inverter compressor starts softly, which is easier on a home backup inverter during power cuts than an older fixed-speed unit. - The backup system still has to be sized for the rooms that will run. - A two-room system is usually installed in one day once the site is ready. - Three- and four-room systems usually take one to two days, depending on pipe routes and access. - Pricing is available on request. - Buyers are asked to send rough room sizes, the allowed outdoor-unit location, photos of the walls and the position of the distribution board. - The company then provides a quote or books a site visit.

Between the lines: - The move reflects demand from homeowners who already know which rooms need cooling but are constrained by exterior appearance rules and limited mounting space. - Multi-split systems trade simplicity in installation for flexibility inside the home. - The product is a practical fit for many apartments and townhouses, but not for every layout or critical-cooling use case.

What's next: - Airconditioning Superstore will quote multi-split projects individually based on room sizes and site conditions. - The company will also continue site visits where the layout or wall access needs assessment. - Buyers in Johannesburg North, Sandton, Randburg, Midrand, the East Rand and the West Rand can request systems through the company.

The bottom line: - For homes with limited exterior space, a multi-split system can cool several rooms neatly from one outdoor unit, but the layout still has to suit the equipment's limits.