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Air Conditioning

Quiet, efficient air conditioning that cools your home in summer and heats it in winter. Installed by F-Gas registered engineers across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire, with a two year workmanship guarantee.

Setting the temperature on a wall mounted air conditioning unit installed by Thames Valley Heating & Cooling across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire

Heating & Cooling

One system for year-round comfort

Wall mounted air conditioning unit providing both heating and cooling in a home in Reading

Air conditioning is no longer just about cooling. The systems we install work in both directions, cooling your home through summer and providing efficient heating through the colder months from the same unit.

That makes them particularly useful in rooms your existing heating struggles with. Garden rooms, home offices, loft conversions and south-facing bedrooms often overheat in summer and feel cold in winter, and a single unit solves both problems.

Modern units are extremely efficient and extremely quiet. They reach temperature quickly, hold it steadily and run at sound levels that go unnoticed in a bedroom or while you are working.

The result is a room that stays comfortable all year rather than one you fight with for a few months each summer.

What You Get

What's included in an air conditioning installation

Every installation is quoted as a complete job, from the survey through to commissioning, so you know exactly what you are getting before we start.

The unit is sized around the room it serves rather than fitted to a standard specification, which is what determines whether the system performs properly once it is in.

  • Home survey to size the system correctly for each room
  • Supply and installation of the indoor and outdoor units
  • Neat pipework, condensate drainage and electrical connection
  • F-Gas registered commissioning and system testing
  • Controls and settings explained before we leave
  • Two year workmanship guarantee alongside your manufacturer warranty
What's included with air conditioning installation from Thames Valley Heating & Cooling
Air conditioning fitted in a lounge and living space in Reading and Berkshire

Where It Works

The rooms air conditioning makes the biggest difference to

Most of our work is domestic, fitting air conditioning into the rooms homeowners actually struggle to keep comfortable rather than treating the whole house.

Garden rooms and home offices are the most common. They tend to be poorly insulated, glazed on one side and unbearable by mid-afternoon in summer, while being expensive to heat in winter. One unit handles both.

Bedrooms are the next most popular, particularly upstairs rooms that hold heat overnight, along with lounges and open-plan living spaces where the temperature swings through the day.

We are capable of commercial installations, but domestic work is where we focus and where our experience is strongest.

Comfort & Efficiency

Efficient, quiet and comfortable to live with

Modern air conditioning is far removed from the noisy, power-hungry units people often picture. Today's systems are extremely efficient, drawing a fraction of the energy of older equipment to deliver the same result.

Because they work as heat pumps, they move heat rather than generate it, which is what makes them so effective for heating as well as cooling.

They are also extremely quiet. Indoor units run at low sound levels that fade into the background, so a bedroom stays restful and a home office stays workable.

Day to day, that means a room that simply holds the temperature you want, without noise, draughts or a running cost that makes you think twice about switching it on.

Controlling quiet, efficient air conditioning from a phone app in a lounge in Berkshire
Engineer working on a wall mounted air conditioning unit in Reading, Berkshire

Systems & Brands

The units we fit and the brands we trust

We fit all types of air conditioning, including wall mounted, ducted and cassette units. Each has its place, and the right choice depends on the room, the ceiling construction and how visible you want the system to be.

For most homes we recommend wall mounted units. They are efficient, quiet, quick to install and far less disruptive than ducted or cassette systems, which usually makes them the most sensible option in a domestic property.

Ducted and cassette units suit properties where the unit needs to be concealed, and we are happy to fit them where the building allows.

We install Daikin, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Fujitsu and Haier. We are not tied to one manufacturer, so we recommend the brand and model that fits the room and your budget, and explain why during the survey.

What Sets Us Apart

Why choose us for air conditioning

Why homeowners across Reading and Berkshire choose Thames Valley Heating & Cooling for air conditioning

F-Gas registered installers

All refrigerant work is carried out by F-Gas registered engineers, so your system is installed, charged and commissioned legally and correctly.

Local and established

A local business with a strong reputation across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire, built on repeat customers and word of mouth.

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Experienced air conditioning team

A team with extensive air conditioning knowledge, so units are positioned, sized and installed to perform properly rather than just fitted.

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Honest, clear pricing

A fixed quote before we start, with no surprises once work begins. The same honest pricing our existing customers already rely on.

Our Process

How your system is installed

Every installation follows the same structured process, so the system is specified properly, installed neatly and tested before we leave.

  1. A Thames Valley Heating & Cooling engineer taking a call beside the company van
    Step 1

    Book a free home survey

    We visit your property to look at the rooms you want treated, discuss how you use them and check the practicalities of unit and pipework positioning.

  2. A Thames Valley Heating & Cooling engineer being welcomed at a customer front door
    Step 2

    Recommend the right system

    We recommend a suitable unit and size for each room, explain the options clearly and provide a fixed written quote before anything is ordered.

  3. A wall mounted air conditioning unit installed above a window in a bright living room
    Step 3

    Install with minimal disruption

    Indoor and outdoor units, pipework and drainage are installed neatly and tidily. One or two rooms are typically completed in a single day.

  4. An engineer connecting the pipework and wiring at an outdoor air conditioning unit
    Step 4

    Commission, test and explain

    The system is commissioned and tested by an F-Gas registered engineer, then we walk you through the controls so you can use it properly from day one.

Wall mounted air conditioning installed in a bright living room, showing the standard of finish behind our pricing in Reading and Berkshire

Installation Cost

Air conditioning pricing

The cost of an air conditioning installation depends on the number of rooms, the type and size of unit and how far the pipework has to run between the indoor and outdoor units.

A single wall mounted unit in one room is a straightforward job. Multiple rooms, ducted systems or difficult pipe routes take longer and are priced accordingly.

We survey the property first, then provide a fixed written quote covering the full installation. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no extras added once work has started.

That honest, clear approach to pricing is a large part of why our existing customers keep coming back and recommending us.

Recent Work

Fitted around the home, not bolted onto it

Air conditioning we have installed in homes across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire, and the standard of finish we work to on every job.

Tim, Eversley

Air conditioning fitted into the main bedroom

Tim wanted air conditioning in his main bedroom without it looking like air conditioning. It is a beautiful home, and the part that mattered most to him was that neither the indoor nor the outdoor unit ended up an eyesore.

Outside, we matched the trunking to the guttering, so the pipework reads as part of the building rather than something added to it afterwards. Inside, the unit sits within a cupboard, out of sight when it is not needed, while still meeting the airflow requirements it has to have in order to work properly.

The whole installation was completed within a day.

Two engineers lifting a wall mounted air conditioning unit into a bedroom cupboard during an installation in Eversley, Hampshire
The indoor unit going into the bedroom cupboard in Eversley, set at the height it needs to keep its airflow clearances.
Outdoor air conditioning unit with black trunking run to match the existing downpipe and guttering
An outdoor unit kept tight to the wall, with the trunking run in black to follow the existing downpipe.
Engineer using a spirit level to mark out an air conditioning pipework route on a brick wall
Setting the pipework route out properly before anything is drilled, so the finished run is straight and level.
Wall mounted air conditioning unit installed high on a bedroom wall beneath a sloped ceiling
A bedroom unit positioned high on the wall and away from the bed, so the air is never blowing directly onto it.
Two outdoor air conditioning units mounted on anti-vibration feet against dark timber cladding
Twin outdoor units on anti-vibration feet, raised clear of the gravel and squared up against the cladding.
Engineer connecting pipework to a wall mounted Haier outdoor air conditioning unit
A wall mounted outdoor unit on brackets, chosen here to keep the ground below it completely clear.

Reviews

What customers say after the work is done

Watch and read feedback from homeowners we've worked with across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire.

Rosie Gibson

Reading, Berkshire

Grant Cherry

Wokingham, Berkshire

Mannish

Crowthorne, Berkshire

What To Avoid

Common issues with poor installations

Air conditioning is only as good as the installation behind it. A unit that is undersized, badly positioned or incorrectly commissioned will never perform the way it should, however good the equipment is.

Refrigerant work also has to be carried out by F-Gas registered engineers. It is a legal requirement, and it is worth checking before you let anyone fit a system in your home.

Units sized incorrectly for the room they serve

Refrigerant work carried out by non F-Gas registered fitters

Poorly positioned units causing noise and cold draughts

Untidy pipework, exposed cable runs and messy drainage

The Thames Valley Heating & Cooling team who install, service and repair air conditioning across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire

Warranties & Aftercare

Looked after long after installation

Every installation is backed by our two year workmanship guarantee, alongside the manufacturer warranty on the unit itself, which varies by brand and typically runs from two to ten years.

We recommend an annual service to keep the system running efficiently and to keep your manufacturer warranty valid. We do not offer maintenance plans at the moment, but servicing can be booked with us directly each year.

We also carry out air conditioning repairs, so if something does go wrong you are dealing with the same team that installed the system rather than starting again with someone new.

Ongoing customer service is the part our existing customers value most, and it is why so much of our work comes from repeat business and recommendations.

Areas Covered

Where we install air conditioning

Air conditioning is installed across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire, covering a wide range of towns and surrounding areas.

FAQs

Questions about air conditioning

Does air conditioning provide heating as well as cooling?

Yes. The systems we install are heat pumps, so they provide both cooling in summer and efficient heating in winter from the same unit. Many homeowners find the heating side just as useful as the cooling, particularly in garden rooms and home offices.

What type of air conditioning unit is best for my home?

We fit all types, including wall mounted, ducted and cassette units. For most homes we recommend wall mounted units. They are efficient, quiet, straightforward to install and cause the least disruption, which makes them the most practical choice in the majority of properties.

Which brands do you install?

We install Daikin, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Fujitsu and Haier. The right brand and model depends on the room, the output required and your budget, and we explain the options during the survey rather than pushing a single manufacturer.

How long does an installation take?

One or two rooms can typically be completed in a day. Larger projects covering several rooms vary depending on pipework routes and the number of units, and we confirm the expected timescale with you before work begins.

Are you F-Gas registered?

Yes. Air conditioning installation involves refrigerant, which legally must be handled by F-Gas registered engineers. All of our air conditioning work is carried out under F-Gas registration.

What warranty do I get?

Every installation comes with a two year workmanship guarantee from us. In addition, the unit carries a manufacturer warranty which varies by brand and model, typically ranging from two to ten years. We confirm the exact warranty for your chosen system as part of the quote.

Do you service and repair air conditioning as well as install it?

Yes. We carry out servicing and repairs alongside installation. We recommend an annual service to keep the system running efficiently and to protect your manufacturer warranty. We do not currently offer maintenance plans, but annual servicing can be booked directly with us.

Is air conditioning noisy?

Modern units are extremely quiet. Indoor units run at low sound levels that are barely noticeable in a bedroom or home office, and correct positioning during installation makes a significant difference to how the system sounds in use.

Can you install air conditioning in a garden room or home office?

Yes, and these are among the most popular installations we carry out. Garden rooms and home offices often overheat in summer and are expensive to heat in winter, so a single wall mounted unit providing both heating and cooling is usually the most effective solution.

Do you install commercial air conditioning?

We are capable of commercial work, but our focus is domestic installation in homes across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire. If you have a commercial requirement, get in touch and we will let you know whether we are the right fit.

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