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Air conditioning in TW12
We cover every part of the TW12 postcode district, which takes in Hampton, Hampton Hill and Teddington. Every job starts with a site survey and a fixed-price quote.
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Air conditioning services in TW12
- Air conditioning repair
- Air conditioning servicing
- Heat pump installation
- Commercial air conditioning
- Air conditioning installation
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To book a survey or ask a question, phone us on 07833 053749.
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Air conditioning in TW12: how it works
Most modern split systems run as heat pumps, so they can heat as well as cool. The Energy Saving Trust recognises that air-to-air heat pumps often go by the name air conditioning, and a well-chosen system can earn its keep all year round. Typical jobs include a portable unit with a hose out of the window and a study or office that overheats during the day, across VRF systems, multi-split systems and ceiling cassettes.
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. The middle part takes longest, which takes a day for most single-room installations, with multi-split, ducted and cassette systems taking longer.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the rooms, the walls, the outside and the electrics.
- Then the prescription: the right system and size for each room, on a fixed-price quote.
- Then the work: units up, pipes and drain run, and a new circuit where necessary.
- Testing: the circuit is pressure tested and evacuated before the refrigerant is released.
- Finally, the clean bill of health: commissioning, the controls explained and your paperwork handed over.
How we quote
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all make a difference.
Why people in TW12 choose us
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Warranty terms set out brand by brand
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
Ask for a quote
For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. You will hear back from us the same working day.
What’s near Hampton
In Hampton, that means homes and buildings near Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton High and Carlisle Park. Also close by are Hampton Infant School and Nursery (within half a mile south), Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles south-east) and All Saints' Hampton (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Hampton station, about 0.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Treaty Centre (3.1 miles north) and Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve and Richmond Hill.
Air conditioning across TW12: local notes
From Teddington, Hampton and Hanworth outwards, TW12 has every kind of home. Each install starts with a survey of the rooms, the walls and where the outdoor unit can go.
Our area stretches from Greater London through Surrey, Kent and Sussex to Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and TW12 sits within it. One phone number covers all of it.
Hampton: If you commute from Hampton station and work from home on other days, one wall-mounted unit in the home office is often all that is needed. Living close to All Saints' Hampton? Some older properties in parts like that are protected, and the survey finds out whether yours is.
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.
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and call 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Heat loss through very poor insulation (a system will heat the room, but insulation is a separate job)
- Work that needs permission from a landlord or the council
- Damp or condensation caused by leaks or poor ventilation in the building (that needs the cause fixing)
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Flag any change in how the system sounds or performs
- Have the system serviced once a year
- Keep the F-Gas records, commissioning details and warranty information together
- Keep the indoor unit’s filters clean
The handover includes the records you need: the commissioning details, the F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information. Keep them with the manual, because the manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
Set it and leave it. A moderate set temperature cools the room just as well as the lowest one, without the waste and keep doors and windows shut while it runs.
What we’re called out for in TW12
Some people come to us for heating rather than cooling. Old direct electric heaters turn electricity straight into heat, while a heat pump moves heat in from the outside air, so it gives out more heat than the electricity it uses. Most modern split systems work this way.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A loft conversion that is too warm to use
- Commercial rooms that are too warm for staff
- An old system that needs replacing
- A room that is unbearable on warm days
FAQs for TW12
Where does the outdoor unit go?
Wall brackets, ground level and flat roofs are all options, wherever the pipe route, airflow and servicing access work best. Noise near bedrooms and boundaries is part of the decision and position can affect planning.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always look before we price, either on a site survey or from pictures and details for simple jobs. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Can I use air conditioning to heat a room?
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. Some cooling-only models exist, so we confirm it for the model on your quote.
Do I need a new electrical circuit?
Most systems need their own supply from the consumer unit. Adding a new circuit is notifiable building work under Part P unless it’s done by a registered competent person, and as NICEIC approved contractors we install and certify it as part of the job.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
How do you size the system?
We size each room on the survey, from its size, glazing, orientation and use. Too small, and it runs flat out; too big, and it switches on and off and wastes energy and we explain the output we recommend.