Guides, prices, and honest answers
Everything we know about UK air conditioning - from picking the right unit to how much it costs to run in a British winter.
SeasonalPrepping your home for a heatwave without full air con
Practical steps to keep a UK home cooler in a heatwave without a fitted air conditioning system. What actually works, in order of impact.
GuidesPortable air con vs fitted split - the honest comparison
The real trade-offs between a portable air conditioner and a fitted split system in a UK home. Cost, noise, cooling power, and when each one is the right call.
CommercialRooftop condenser rules for commercial installs
UK regulations, structural checks, landlord permissions and access requirements for rooftop commercial air conditioning condensers in 2026.
CostsAir conditioning grants, finance and 0% deals in 2026
What financial help is available for UK air conditioning installs in 2026 - grants, 0% finance deals, and what to watch out for.
GuidesWhat actually happens on air con install day
A blow-by-blow account of a typical UK domestic air conditioning install day - arrival, drilling, pipework, commissioning. What to prep and what to expect.
GuidesRenting? How to get air con with your landlord's blessing
A step-by-step guide for UK renters who want air conditioning fitted - what to ask the landlord, what to offer, and how to structure the conversation.
GuidesDo I need planning permission for air con? UK rules 2026
UK planning rules for air conditioning outdoor units in 2026. Permitted development, listed buildings, conservation areas, flats and boundary distances explained.
CommercialR32 vs R290 in commercial installs - what refrigerant matters
R32 has been the UK air conditioning standard for years. R290 is starting to replace it in some commercial installs. What actually changes for you as a buyer.
GuidesHow to size air conditioning for a room (BTU guide)
How to size the right air conditioning unit for a UK room - BTU calculation, watts to BTU conversion, and the room-by-room rules that installers actually use.