Most UK installed Air Conditioning systems use two separate parts, an outside unit that incorporates a compressor, heat exchanger and fans; and an internal unit that provides heating, cooling and de-humidification. Building Regulations are pushing new house design to include energy efficient glazing and high levels of insulation with air-tight building design; excess temperatures in the summer months are becoming a common problem in new build properties.

 

The internal unit can take a number of forms including wall mount and ceiling mount cassettes; familiar in shops and restaurants. However, in domestic situations, a more aesthetic solution is to use a loft mounted fan coil unit with air distribution via ducting with discreet grilles in walls or ceilings.

 

Some Air Conditioning units can also provide heating. Although they use a fractional amount of electricity, most of the heat they supply is taken from the outside air making them an economic method of heating.

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Another great benefit you can have with your air conditioning system is a pollen filter which is perfect for any hay-fever sufferers. Air Conditioning systems re-circulate air within a property and then therefore used with any existing ventilating arrangements.