Kent · TN23
Air conditioning in TN23
Air conditioning and heat pumps for homes and businesses in TN23, by an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company.
Areas within TN23
What we do in TN23
- Air conditioning repair
- Air conditioning installation
- Heat pump installation
- Air conditioning servicing
- Commercial air conditioning
- Every service
For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Air conditioning in TN23: how it works
We fit wall-mounted splits, multi-split systems, ducted systems and ceiling cassettes, plus VRF systems for bigger commercial buildings. Which one suits you depends on the space, the building and how much of the unit you want to see, and we explain the options on the survey. Common call-outs are for too many options and no clear advice and expensive direct electric heating, across air-to-air heat pumps, ceiling cassettes and VRF systems.
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first so it does not catch you out. For businesses, we can typically work room by room or zone by zone. The work takes anything from a day for one room to several days for a multi-room or ducted system.
- First comes a site survey, or photos and measurements for a straightforward job.
- Each room is sized and you get a fixed-price quote setting out the equipment and the unit positions.
- The units go up and the pipework, cable and condensate drain are run neatly between them.
- Power is wired in, the joints are proved leak-tight under pressure and a vacuum pump draws out air and moisture.
- Last comes the run-up: every mode checked, the controls explained and the paperwork left with you.
Pricing in TN23
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Faults and wear in a system tend to grow, and a struggling system uses more electricity to do less. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier for straight advice and a fixed price.
What you get with us
- Members of Checkatrade
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- Covering London and the South East
Get a fixed-price quote
Quotes don’t take long. Call or email with a few details and we’ll come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Landmarks near Ashford
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Ashford Green Corridors, Ashford School and The Locomotive pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are Christ Church (less than half a mile south-east) and Chilmington Green Primary School (less than half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashford includes Hatch Park.
Air conditioning across TN23: local notes
From Ashford, Stanhope and Godinton outwards, TN23 has every kind of home. Each install starts with a survey of the rooms, the walls and where the outdoor unit can go, then a fixed-price quote.
From London flats to coastal homes and country cottages, London and the South East have every kind of property. We’re F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps.
Ashford: Godinton House, about 2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses nearby, and if your own home is listed, consent comes before any air conditioning is fixed to it. Older streets near Christ Church may fall within a conservation area, so we check the planning position before choosing where the outdoor unit goes.
What the work involves, system by system
Pipework and condensate drains
Between the units run the refrigerant pipes, the control cable and the condensate drain. The route is agreed before any drilling, and keep it as short and neat as the building allows.
Outdoor unit positions
Noise is part of the decision: away from bedroom windows and neighbours’ windows where possible and fitted so vibration doesn’t carry into the building. It can also affect whether planning permission is needed.
What happens if it’s left?
If you’re thinking about air conditioning for a property in TN23, there’s no need to wait for a heatwave. Installation takes anything from a day for one room to several days for a multi-room or ducted system, and the date is agreed with you once you’re happy with the quote.
What your quote should include
- Whether the company is F-Gas certified, and whether you can check it
- What paperwork you will receive afterwards
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
- What’s in the price and what is not
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is straightforward, and it helps at the next service:
- Keep to the service interval the manufacturer recommends
- Choose a comfortable set temperature rather than the lowest
- Keep the F-Gas records, commissioning details and warranty information together
- Never run the system with the filters out
We recommend an annual service, and some manufacturers make servicing a warranty condition. We will remind you when it’s due if you’d like.
Set it and leave it. A moderate set temperature cools the room just as well as the lowest one, without the waste, and close windows and doors while it’s cooling.
What affects the cost of air conditioning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
- The size of the job
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- The pipe route between the units
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- A few photos of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Add the address and what you’d like done, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Common questions in TN23
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always look before we price, either on a site survey or from pictures and details for simple jobs. A fixed-price quote follows.
Which type of air conditioning is best?
The right one depends on how many rooms you want to cool, how much space there is outside and how visible you want the indoor units to be. Ducted units need a void or loft, and cassettes need a suspended ceiling and the survey confirms what’s possible.
How long does it take to fit air conditioning?
Most single-room systems take a day. Multi-room and ducted systems take longer, depending on the pipe routes and access, and we tell you how long on the quote.
Do I need planning permission?
Sometimes. The rules differ for heat pumps and cooling-only air conditioning, and for houses, flats, listed buildings and conservation areas. We point out anything that may need permission at the survey, and the council has the final say. This is general information, not legal advice.
Do I need a new electrical circuit?
Normally, 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.
Do you work on all makes?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and tell you why.
Can air conditioning heat my home as well?
Usually, yes. A heat pump moves heat from the outside air into the room, so it gives out more heat than the electricity it uses. If you want it to replace your main heating, ask about air-to-air heat pumps and the conditions for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.