Air conditioning guides

Straightforward advice from the A.C. Wilgar air conditioning team on choosing, installing and running air conditioning in your home. We install air conditioning across Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas.

What size air conditioner do I need?

How to size a unit for your room in kW or BTU, the rules of thumb for sunny rooms, lofts and conservatories, and a quick room-by-room table.

Can air conditioning heat your home?

How air-to-air heat pumps heat as well as cool, how efficient they are, and what heating with air conditioning costs compared with gas and electric heaters.

How much does air conditioning cost to install and run?

Indicative installation prices for one to four or more rooms, running costs per hour, VAT and how to keep costs down.

Air conditioning filters explained

The filters and air purification technology in Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic and Bosch units, hay fever, and how to clean your filters.

Do I need planning permission for air conditioning?

Permitted development rules in England, noise limits, flats, listed buildings and conservation areas, and where to put the indoor and outdoor units.

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We install air conditioning across Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas. Get an instant estimate online, or book a free home survey and one of our F-gas certified engineers will recommend the right system for your rooms.

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Air conditioning installation in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington and Sevenoaks