Thinking of flicking the switch on adding air con? Here's what to expect from air conditioning installation

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While once a feature reserved to homes in hotter climates, air conditioning installation has gained interest in recent years with rising temperatures forcing us to look at ways of keeping our homes cool.

However, given its relatively infancy in UK homes, adding air conditioning to your home may seem like a complicated job requiring a lot of disruption. And while portable air conditioning units require no explanation, fully installed systems do indeed feature a number of different parts that will need to be fixed on the interior and exterior of your home.

David Hilton
David Hilton

With more than 35 years of expertise, David is a seasoned renewables and ventilation installer, recognised for his longstanding contributions to Homebuilding and Renovating magazine. Holding membership in the Gas Safe Register and armed with a Masters degree in Sustainable Architecture, David stands as an authoritative figure in sustainable building and energy efficiency. His extensive knowledge spans building fabrics, heat recovery ventilation, renewables, and conventional heating systems. Additionally, he serves as a distinguished speaker at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

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Adam Knight

Adam Knight is a lead engineer at heating and cooling experts, BOXT. He has over 17 years of industry experience in auditing, gas qualifications, and incident investigations, and now leads BOXT’s Tech Survey Team with specialist training in air conditioning and heat pump systems.

Chris Michael
Chris Michael

Chris and his partner Michelle started Meaco in 1991. Meaco is now regarded internationally as a major player in the dehumidifier industry selling to 20+ countries throughout Europe, North America and South Africa. Meaco sets the benchmark for quality and development in its sector, leading by example and reducing the energy consumption of its appliances.

Sarah Harley
Assistant Editor

Sarah is Homebuilding & Renovating’s Assistant Editor and joined the team in 2024. An established homes and interiors writer, Sarah has renovated and extended a number of properties, including a listing building and renovation project that featured on Grand Designs. Although she said she would never buy a listed property again, she has recently purchased a Grade II listed apartment. As it had already been professionally renovated, she has instead set her sights on tackling some changes to improve the building’s energy efficiency, as well as adding some personal touches to the interior.