How can you get an air conditioner in your home and how much does it cost?

Costs vary widely depending on what is desired and/or required.

Movable parts Depending on the brand and the performance, they are the cheapest types of air con, averaging between £350 and £650. According to Checkatrade., External

However, demand has soared in recent weeks, with some retailers selling the fridges for £149.

Wall mounted or split air handling units They can cost between £750 and £1,100 each, Checkatrade says – but that’s just the part, and doesn’t include labor and other installation costs, such as with the property’s electrical fuse board. Installation company Heating is indicated, External The full cost is typically £2,000 to £3,500, but can be up to £6,000 if you want to live in more than one room.

Closed ventilation systems According to Checkatrade, the maximum cost is between £990 and £1,750 without installation costs. Fitting the plumbing or restoration work to hide it in the property means it can be more expensive than other systems depending on the level of work done. A heater is estimated to cost between £5,000 and £10,000, depending on the size of the property, layout and how complex the plumbing needs to be.

The size of both split and open units is determined by what is known as BTU (British Thermal Unit), to ensure that Checkatrade cools the space it needs. The larger the BTU number, the larger the room is to cool, and therefore the room is more expensive.

Which consumer group after installation? Running costs “vary wildly” and depend on the type of system.

“A typical portable air conditioner adds 25p to 40p an hour to your electricity bill,” he says.