If your bedroom was too warm to sleep in last summer, or your home office became uncomfortable on sunny afternoons, winter is a useful time to start planning a solution.
Air conditioning installation in winter gives you time to decide which rooms need attention and how the system should fit into your home. With a suitable heat pump system, you can also use it for heating before you need the cooling.
For homeowners across Lancashire and the Fylde Coast, that makes air conditioning worth considering well beyond the summer months.
Ready for next summer
Choose the rooms where cooling would make the biggest difference.
Heating for winter
A suitable heat pump can warm your room in the colder months too.
Designed around your home
Consider the unit positions and pipe route before you decorate.
Why plan your air conditioning before summer?
It is easier to make a considered decision when you are thinking ahead, rather than trying to solve an uncomfortable room during a spell of hot weather.
Start with the room that would make the biggest difference to everyday life. Is it the main bedroom, the room where you work, or a living space with large windows? Think about when it becomes uncomfortable and who uses it.
Planning in winter also gives you a chance to coordinate installation with other work. If you are decorating, rearranging a room or converting a space into an office, discuss the air conditioning layout before the finishing touches go in.
Stock and appointment availability still need checking when you enquire. The benefit of starting early is having time to work through your options and agree a suitable plan.
Use the same system for winter heating
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wall-mounted heat pump systems we install provide heating as well as cooling. In heating mode, they transfer heat from the outside air into your room. In warmer weather, they can reverse the process to cool it.
That could be useful in a home office you use during the day, or a garden room you would like to enjoy through more of the year. The room's insulation and heating requirements still matter when choosing a system.
Think about comfort in both seasons
Tell your installer if you want regular winter heating as well as summer cooling. A room's heating needs should be assessed alongside its cooling needs; the right choice depends on more than floor area alone.
For a bedroom, think about where you sleep and how important quiet operation is to you. In a home office, consider the position of your desk and computer equipment. In a garden room, explain how the space is built and whether you use it occasionally or every day.
You do not need to choose a unit size yourself. Bring those details to the conversation so the recommendation reflects how you actually use the room.
Plan where the installation will go
Before booking, picture the finished room. Where would an indoor unit look sensible? Would the airflow cross a bed, sofa or desk? Are you planning to move any furniture?
The outdoor unit and connecting pipework need thought too. Discuss access, airflow, drainage and the appearance of the pipe route with your installer. If decorating is on your winter to-do list, agreeing these details early can help you plan the work in a sensible order.
Our guide to what happens during an air conditioning installation explains what to expect on the day.
What to prepare before asking for a quote
A few details will help you get useful advice:
- The room's approximate length, width and ceiling height.
- Photos showing the room, windows and possible indoor unit position.
- A photo of the outside wall and access to it.
- Whether your priority is cooling, heating or both.
- How often you use the room and any planned decorating or building work.
- Your postcode and preferred installation timing.
Include any questions about noise, controls or how the finished installation will look. You do not need to have every answer before getting in touch.
Questions about installing air conditioning in winter
Can air conditioning be installed during winter?
Yes, installations can be arranged during winter. The timing of outdoor work depends on the weather, safe access and the requirements of your property. Confirm the proposed date and any practical considerations when booking.
Is it cheaper to install air conditioning in winter?
There is no automatic winter saving. The price depends on the equipment, number of rooms and installation work required. Ask for a current quote that makes clear what is included.
Will heating with air conditioning cost less than my current heating?
That depends on your existing heating, electricity tariff, system performance and how you use the room. A heat pump can be efficient, but it does not guarantee a lower bill in every home. Ask for advice based on your circumstances. The Energy Saving Trust explains the factors affecting heat pump running costs.
Would I need to replace my boiler?
Not simply to add heating and cooling to one room. A suitable installation can work alongside your existing heating. Standard wall-mounted air conditioning heats the room air; it does not supply hot water to your taps or shower.
Warm this winter.
Ready for summer.
We supply and install air conditioning across Lancashire and the Fylde Coast, including Blackpool, Poulton-le-Fylde and Lytham St Annes.
Whether you want a more comfortable bedroom next summer or heating and cooling for a home office, we can help you work out where to start.