London and the South East
Air conditioning in Reading
We cover 34 towns and villages across Reading for air conditioning installation, repair, servicing and heat pumps, from our base in East Grinstead.
Services in Reading
Each service has its own list of towns in Reading. Choose one, or find your town further down.
Air conditioning in Reading: how it works
We approach an installation much as a doctor approaches a patient: survey first, install second, commission and hand over last. The sign-off includes testing every mode, showing you the controls and handing over the F-Gas records. The work covers wall-mounted split systems, air-to-air heat pumps and ceiling cassettes, and people most often call us about a system on old refrigerant that’s due for replacement and a loft conversion that’s too warm to use.
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes a day or more, depending on the number of rooms, the pipe routes and the access.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the rooms, outside space and fuse board.
- Next, a recommendation for each room and a fixed price.
- Then the work: units up, pipes and drain run, and a new circuit where needed.
- Testing: the circuit is pressure tested and evacuated before the refrigerant is released.
- The sign-off: commissioning, a walk through the controls, and the F-Gas records and warranty details.
What you will pay
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose AirCon Doctor
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for air conditioning? Please phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
Landmarks near Caversham
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. Other local landmarks include The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Air conditioning across Reading
Our air conditioning work across Reading takes in places such as Caversham, Norcot and West Reading and the smaller places around them. Every place on our Reading list (34 in all) is covered.
Message us from anywhere in Reading and you will hear back the same working day. Breakdowns can go to the 24/7 line instead.
Caversham: Living close to Grace Church? Some older properties in parts like that are protected, and the survey finds out whether yours is. With historic houses such as Mapledurham House about 3 miles west, it’s a reminder that older homes nearby may be listed, which changes the planning rules.
Before you call an engineer
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the refrigerant circuit, the electrics and the parts you can’t see still need an engineer at the interval the manufacturer recommends.
What happens if it’s left?
Size matters more than brand. An undersized unit runs hard and still can’t keep the room cool; an oversized one cycles on and off and wastes energy. Getting the sizing right at the survey stage avoids both problems.
Questions to ask before you book
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- What records you get at the end
When it’s something else
Air conditioning cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- A building fabric problem such as single glazing or no loft insulation
- An installation that needs consent nobody has given yet
- Damp or condensation caused by leaks or poor ventilation in the building (that needs the cause fixing)
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system is mostly common sense. A few tips:
- Let filters dry fully before you put them back
- Choose a comfortable set temperature rather than the lowest
- Keep the room closed while it runs
- File the paperwork with the manual
The filters are the one part you will look after yourself, so we show you how. In busy periods, clean them every few weeks, following the manual, and keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves and clutter.
Have the system serviced once a year. The engineer cleans the coils and drain, checks the electrics and the refrigerant circuit and catches small problems early, and it keeps any warranty servicing conditions in order.
Reading: your questions answered
How much does air conditioning installation cost?
Single-room systems start from £1,200 + VAT and are typically up to £2,200 + VAT. That covers supply, installation, commissioning and the F-Gas paperwork and is fixed after a survey or from pictures.
Does air conditioning need its own electrical supply?
Normally, yes. We check your consumer unit on the survey and include any electrical work on the quote, and our NICEIC approval covers the installation and certificate.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule with a fixed price. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
How long does air conditioning installation take?
A single-room system is typically fitted in a day. Multi-split, ducted and cassette systems take longer, and we tell you how long on the quote.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
How soon will you get back to me?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.