Air conditioning help

Air conditioning questions, answered clearly.

Find direct answers about installation, permissions, heating, running costs, maintenance, faults and My21Aircon. If the answer depends on your property or equipment, we say so.

Frequently asked questions

How much does air conditioning installation cost?

Installation price depends on the room heat loads, equipment, pipe and condensate routes, electrics, access and making good. We survey the project and provide a written quote with its assumptions, inclusions and exclusions.

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How long does installation take?

The programme depends on the number of rooms, equipment, routes, access and any enabling work. We confirm the proposed schedule after the survey and before work starts.

Do I need planning permission for air conditioning?

Permission and consent depend on the property, location, lease or freeholder rules, proposed siting and current planning requirements. Check with the relevant authority and property decision-maker before work; a survey can identify questions but cannot grant permission.

What is included in an air conditioning maintenance visit?

The maintenance scope depends on the equipment, condition and reason for the visit. Before booking, we identify the system and confirm the included inspection, cleaning and functional checks, reporting and exclusions.

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What happens if my air conditioning breaks down?

Tell us the symptoms, model and any error code. If there is water near electrics, a burning smell or another immediate safety concern, stop using the system if it is safe to do so and follow the manufacturer's safety guidance. We confirm the diagnostic scope, charge and available appointment before booking.

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Will air conditioning heat in winter too?

Some air-to-air systems are reversible and can heat as well as cool. The proposal should identify the selected system's functions; actual performance depends on the equipment, outdoor conditions, room and use.

Is air conditioning expensive to run?

Running cost depends on the system, room, setpoint, weather, electricity tariff and how long it runs. We explain the expected efficiency and assumptions for the proposed system in the written quote.

What can I do in My21Aircon?

My21Aircon is the secure customer portal for installation, maintenance and repair requests. Customers can keep messages, quote revisions, appointments, invoices, equipment details and service reports together behind verified sign-in.

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Coverage

Availability is confirmed by postcode.

21Aircon is based in Newbury and works across Berkshire and surrounding areas. Travel distance, the type of work and current scheduling affect availability, so send the full postcode and we will confirm whether we can help.

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Illustrated regional coverage map; service availability is confirmed by full postcode

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