Wokingham · RG6

Air conditioning in RG6

Air conditioning installation, repair, servicing and heat pumps in RG6, from our base in East Grinstead.

Air conditioning in RG6

How air conditioning works in RG6

We install leading brands, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. The survey ends with a recommendation and the reasons for it, and the manufacturer’s warranty terms are set out on your quote. The work covers ducted systems, multi-split systems and ceiling cassettes, and people most often call us about not knowing which system, size or brand to choose and a loft room or top floor that bakes in summer.

You do not need to do much on the day. Someone needs to let us in and show us the units, or where they’re going, and we take it from there. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you.

  1. First comes a site survey, or photos and measurements for a straightforward job.
  2. We size the system for each room, then send a fixed-price quote with the units and where they go.
  3. Brackets go on, the units are hung and the refrigerant lines, cable and drain are routed between them.
  4. We connect the supply, pressure test the pipework and evacuate it before the refrigerant is released.
  5. We commission the system, show you the controls and leave the F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty details.

What affects the price in RG6

The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.

What you get with us

  • MCS certified for heat pumps
  • NICEIC approved electrical contractors
  • Checkatrade member
  • Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more

How to get a quote

Quotes do not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.

Local landmarks in Reading

Around Reading, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre. Also close by are Former Kennet Arms (within half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (within half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.

Where we install in RG6

In RG6, as across England, the same permitted development rules apply: an air-to-air system that heats as well as cools can be permitted development on a house, but cooling-only units, listed buildings and outdoor units facing a road in conservation areas need more care.

We reply to enquiries from RG6 the same working day, and our emergency line is open 24/7.

Reading: If you commute from Reading West station and work from home on other days, one wall-mounted unit in the home office is often all that is needed. Around All Nations Christian Centre, a quick check of the listing and conservation maps is part of planning any install.

Pricing air conditioning in RG6

Your quote is based on your property. We consider:

  • The brand, model and parts involved
  • How far the pipework has to run, and where
  • How easy the units are to reach
  • What kind of system it is

Every job is different, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.

What to send for a quote

To help us quote quickly, send us:

  • The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
  • The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
  • The make and model of the system, from the label
  • The paperwork from the last service, if you have it

To get a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or send an email and tell us about the property and what you need. A few photos make it quicker. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.

Why act early?

Planning ahead beats a rushed decision in a heatwave. When people buy in a hurry, the unit is often the wrong size or badly placed, and that is hard to put right later. A survey now gives time to choose properly.

Questions to ask before booking

  • How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
  • What paperwork you’ll receive afterwards
  • What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
  • Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved

System by system

Electrical supply

The fuse board is looked at during the survey, so the quote covers any electrical work needed. An older board may need extra work, and we explain why if so.

Multi-split systems

Indoor units on a multi-split don’t all have to look the same: a wall unit in one room, a ducted or floor unit in another, as the manufacturer allows. The survey settles which units go where.

Before you call an engineer

Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.

Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.

RG6 questions

Is the equipment covered by a warranty?

The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.

Can you fit air conditioning in a leasehold flat?

It depends on the building and the lease. Balconies, flat roofs and rear walls can all work, subject to consent, and we check the options on the survey. This is general information, not legal advice.

Does air conditioning need its own electrical supply?

In most cases, yes: a dedicated circuit is needed. Adding a new circuit is notifiable building work under Part P unless it’s done by a registered competent person, and we’re NICEIC approved, so we can install and certify it.

Which manufacturers do you install and repair?

We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.

Which type of air conditioning is best?

There’s no single best type. A split suits one room, a multi-split several, a ducted system hides the unit, and a cassette spreads air across larger rooms. We recommend one on the survey and explain why.

How long will the installation take?

It takes about a day for a single-room system, longer for multi-room and ducted systems. We confirm the time when we quote so there are no surprises.

Do you cover RG6?

Yes. Our engineers work in RG6, as part of our area across London and the South East. We are based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.

F-Gas certified companyRefrigerant work done and recorded properly
NICEIC approvedElectrical work certified
MCS certifiedHeat pump installations
Checkatrade memberVetted trade directory
24/7 emergency lineBased in East Grinstead