All About Air Conditioners for Conservatories
Although conservatories are commonplace across the UK, they all present the same overheating issues. Perhaps the biggest problem is the very fact that they become far too hot in the summer, or too cold on winter evenings!
It’s vital that accurate calculations are undertaken by an experienced surveyor to ensure that enough cooling power is recommended. We take room size, planned usage and glass coverage all into account when designing the ideal aircon solution for your conservatory.
We provide a free site survey no matter how big or small the job. All surveys are carried out by our experienced air conditioning engineers who can tackle even the toughest of conservatory installations.
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SINGLE-SPLIT?
Single-Split Air Conditioners.
If you are only looking to cool your conservatory then 95% of installs use Single-Split Air Conditioners. They are the simplest and most cost-effective option available. They have one internal cooling unit and one external condenser box (as shown in the image above).
The more single-splits you install the more external condensers you require. If you are looking to install multiple units throughout your house and external space is at a premium then you may want to consider a multi-split system.
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MULTI-SPLIT?
Multi-Split Air Conditioners
If you are looking to cool more than one room then a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. The reason for this is that you can have multiple internal units with only one external condenser box. This often helps with planning permission and also aesthetic appearance.
If your local council refuse planning permission then a water-cooled air conditioning system is the ideal solution.
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NO OUTSIDE BOX?
Water-Cooled Air Conditioning System
These systems are exclusively used in situations where you cannot have an external condenser box, usually due to planning permission.
Rather than releasing the heat to the outside world like traditional air conditioners (via a condenser box), Water-Cooled Air Conditioners have an internal unit connected to the mains water. Cold mains water is pumped through the system keeping it cool, allowing the internal air conditioner to run efficiently.
Ideal Systems for Conservatories: Low Wall-Mounted Air Conditioners
Low wall-mounted air conditioners are often the best choice for air conditioning a conservatory. Due to large amounts of glass, many conservatories don’t have full-sized solid walls; therefore, specialist low wall-mounted units can be easily placed.
They are a little more expensive than traditional high-wall units, but they provide a great solution to the situation. Low-wall aircons are also aesthetically pleasing because as with radiators, they are placed out of your ‘line of sight’ and perfectly blend into the room.
Low-wall units are also very easy to retrofit in rooms without the need for redecoration. They are whisper-quiet and provide efficient cooling/heating that will keep your conservatory at the perfect temperature no matter what the season.
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SINGLE SPLIT?
Single-Split Air Conditioners.
If you are only looking to cool your conservatory then 95% of installs use Single-Split Air Conditioners. They are the simplest and most cost-effective option available. They have one internal cooling unit and one external condenser box (as shown in the image above).
The more single-splits you install the more external condensers you require. If you are looking to install multiple units throughout your house and external space is at a premium then you may want to consider a multi-split system.
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MULTI SPLIT?
Multi-Split Air Conditioners
If you are looking to cool more than one room then a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. The reason for this is that you can have multiple internal units with only one external condenser box. This often helps with planning permission and also aesthetic appearance.
If your local council refuse planning permission then a water-cooled air conditioning system is the ideal solution.
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NO OUTSIDE BOX?
Water-Cooled Air Conditioning System
These systems are exclusively used in situations where you cannot have an external condenser box, usually due to planning permission.
Rather than releasing the heat to the outside world like traditional air conditioners (via a condenser box), Water-Cooled Air Conditioners have an internal unit connected to the mains water. Cold mains water is pumped through the system keeping it cool, allowing the internal air conditioner to run efficiently.
Wall-Mounted Air Conditioners for Conservatories
Wall-mounted aircon units are also commonly used in the conservatory environment as long as there is a full sized wall for the unit to be placed. They are long, thin and placed at a high level on the wall.
The main advantage is that they are always the cheapest type of unit to install and come in lots of different shapes and sizes that you can choose from.
There are also premium models of wall units (like the Gree Moda, Daikin Emura and Mitsubishi Zen units). They are a little more expensive; however, they are superb looking units.
Our surveyors will happily talk you through all the options available to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for.
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