AIR CONDITIONING ADVICE

Air conditioning
FAQs.

Wondering about costs, noise or how the fitting works? Start with our answers below. If you have a question about your own home or business, we'd be happy to hear it.

Getting started

How much does air conditioning installation cost?

The cost depends on the rooms you want to cool and what's involved in fitting the system. We'll visit your home or business, talk through your options and give you a clear, no-obligation quote. Get in touch to arrange a visit.

Do you cover villages as well as the larger towns?

Yes, we work in villages and rural areas as well as Somerset's larger towns. Share your town or postcode and a little about the job, and we'll let you know whether we can help and when we're available.

What should I include in my enquiry?

Just tell us your postcode, how to contact you and a little about what you'd like help with. You don't need to know which system to choose. For a new installation, we'll visit your property and talk through the options before preparing your quote.

When should I arrange air conditioning for summer?

It's best to get in touch before you need the cooling. That gives us time to visit, help you choose a system and agree an installation date. You can arrange a quote at any time of year.

Your system

Can air conditioning heat my home as well?

Yes. A reverse-cycle system works as an air-to-air heat pump, so it can warm your rooms as well as cool them. We'll explain which options suit your home and what affects running costs, including the weather, your insulation and how you use the system.

Can I cool just one room?

Yes. We can fit one indoor unit connected to an outdoor unit, which can work well for a bedroom, home office or living room. If you'd like to cool several rooms, we'll check whether a multi-split system, with several indoor units connected to one outdoor unit, would suit your home.

Will an indoor unit be noisy in a bedroom?

We'll help you choose a model and position that suit a bedroom, and talk you through the manufacturer's sound ratings. Fan speed and the room itself also affect what you'll hear. No system is completely silent, so let us know if you're a light sleeper or have any concerns about noise.

Does air conditioning bring fresh air into a room?

Most standard split systems cool or heat the air already in the room; they don't bring fresh air in from outside. If ventilation is something you're concerned about, tell us during our visit and we'll discuss it separately from the cooling.

Installation

How long does an installation take?

It depends on how many units you need and what's involved in fitting them. During our visit, we'll check access, pipework and electrical requirements, then let you know how long the work is likely to take before you book.

Where does the outdoor unit go?

We'll look for a position with good airflow, room for servicing and a practical pipework route to the indoor unit. We'll also consider drainage, appearance and nearby windows. If you rent or your property has restrictions, you'll need to check any permissions before we start the work.

Aftercare

How often should my air conditioning be serviced?

We'll help you work out a service schedule based on the manufacturer's guidance and how you use your system. A busy shop may need more frequent checks than a bedroom. We'll also explain which filters you can clean yourself and how to look after them between visits.

Want to read a little more about how it works? Take a look at the Energy Saving Trust's air-to-air heat pump guide.

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