A Day in the Life
You install air conditioning systems for residential and commercial clients as a self-employed installer — supplying units, handling all installation tasks, and building repeat business through quality workmanship.
- Visit sites to plan AC unit placement, pipe routing, and electrical supply requirements
- Supply and transport AC equipment (indoor and outdoor units) to client sites
- Mount indoor units on walls and outdoor units on brackets or slabs
- Run copper pipe work, electrical cables, and drain lines between units
- Connect refrigerant lines, pressure-test, evacuate, and charge system
- Test full system operation and commission controls and remote
- Handover to client with usage instructions and maintenance advice
- Follow up for annual service bookings from completed installations
Work Environment
Client premises — residential apartments, houses, offices, and shops across Sri Lanka. Self-employed AC installers typically operate within a defined geographic area (district or city zone). The work is predominantly outdoors and on rooftops, ladders, and elevated brackets.
Skills Required
Required
Preferred
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
How to Qualify in Sri Lanka
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You install air conditioning systems for residential and commercial clients as a self-employed installer — supplying units, handling all installation tasks, and building repeat business through quality workmanship.