Hampshire · SO51
Air conditioning in SO51
Our engineers cover all of the SO51 postcode district, which takes in Romsey, West Wellow and Awbridge. Every job starts with a site survey and a fixed-price quote.
Towns and villages in SO51
- Romsey
- West Wellow
- Awbridge
- East Wellow
- Lockerley
- Michelmersh
- Braishfield
- Timsbury
- Broadgate
- Sherfield English
- Abbotswood
- Ampfield
- Mottisfont
- Ashfield
- Belbins
- Canada
- Carter's Clay
- Cowesfield Gate
- Crampmoor
- Lee
- Ower
- Plaitford Green
- Shootash
- Blackhill
- Dunbridge
- Kimbridge
- Knapp
- Lower Slackstead
- Stonymarsh
- The Frenches
- Toothill
- Wigley
- Gosport
- Chandler's Ford
- Hiltingbury
Services in SO51
- Air conditioning installation
- Commercial air conditioning
- Heat pump installation
- Air conditioning servicing
- Air conditioning repair
- Every service
To book a survey or ask a question, ring us on 07833 053749.
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How air conditioning works in SO51
Thinking about air conditioning but not sure where to start? Just call 07833 053749 or send an email with pictures of the rooms and the outside of the property, and we will reply the same working day about a survey or a fixed-price quote. The work covers ducted systems, VRF systems and wall-mounted split systems, and people most often call us about an ageing air conditioning system near the end of its life and a study or office that overheats during the day.
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and the electrics are made safe before any panel comes off. The work itself takes a day for most single-room installations, with multi-split, ducted and cassette systems taking longer.
- We survey the property, or work from your photos for a simple job.
- Output, positions and price are settled before anything is booked.
- We protect the area, then fit both halves of the system.
- We run and connect the pipes, cable and drain, then pressure test and evacuate the circuit.
- The system is commissioned, the controls explained and the F-Gas records handed over.
Pricing in SO51
A single unit or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. The price is fixed before we start, with VAT shown clearly.
Why book with us
- Checkatrade member
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, a few pictures, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Around Romsey
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Romsey Primary School, The Romsey School and Bishop Blaize Public House. Other local landmarks include St Swithun's Church (0.7 miles east) and The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east). Romsey’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and King Johns House (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Romsey include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Air conditioning across SO51
In SO51, 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.
Refrigerant work is done by F-gas qualified engineers for a certified company, and the electrics come under our NICEIC approval, in SO51 as everywhere else. SO51 includes coastal places, where salt in the air speeds up corrosion of outdoor coils and fixings. We choose positions and fixings with that in mind.
Romsey: If you work from home near Romsey station, a home office that overheats is one of the easiest rooms to cool. Around St Swithun's Church, a quick check of the listing and conservation maps is part of planning any install.
Leave it or put it right?
The outdoor unit’s position is worth getting right first time. A good position keeps noise down and leaves room for servicing, and it can make a difference to planning. It’s agreed on the survey, not on the day.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
Looking after your system
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep the indoor unit’s filters clean
- Never run the system with the filters out
- Avoid setting it far colder than you need
- Keep the room closed while it runs
We show you how to take the filters out and clean them. Clean them every few weeks when the system is in heavy use, following the manual, and keep space clear around the outdoor unit.
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.
What we’re called out for in SO51
Poor sleep is one of the most common reasons homeowners ask about air conditioning. Once a bedroom has soaked up heat during the day, opening a window may not bring the temperature down far enough, particularly when there’s no breeze.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Commercial rooms that are too warm for staff
- A portable unit with a hose out of the window
- Old electric heaters you’d like to replace with something more efficient
- Bedrooms and offices that overheat in summer
FAQs for SO51
What does F-Gas certified mean?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. Ask to see proof before you book anyone and we will gladly show you ours.
Can air conditioning heat my home as well?
Yes, most modern split systems run as heat pumps, so they can heat a room in winter. The Energy Saving Trust points out that an air-to-air heat pump is often just called air conditioning. We confirm the heating function of the model we quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, we work the same way: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will advise on what to do next.
Do I need a new electrical circuit?
Typically, yes. We check your consumer unit on the survey and include any electrical work on the quote and we install and certify the circuit as NICEIC approved contractors.
How do you size the system?
It depends on the room, not only its floor area. Glazing, orientation, the roof and what goes on in the room all affect it, and we take them all into account on the survey.