Air conditioning in UK homes: costs, options, and considerations for cooling
A practical guide examining the costs and options for installing air conditioning in UK homes, as summer temperatures rise. Portable units range from £149 (budget) to £350-£650 (average), while wall-mounted split systems cost £750-£1,100 per unit plus installation labour. The article explores whether AC should become a permanent fixture in British homes as heatwaves become more frequent.
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Portable units are the cheapest form of air con, ranging from £350 to £650 on average, depending on the brand and performance, according to Checkatrade.
Wall mounted or split air con units can cost between £750 and £1,100 each, Checkatrade says - but that is just the unit, and does not include the labour and other installation costs, such as hooking it up to the property's electricity.
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As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
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