Category: air conditioning
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Why HVAC might be the solution to cooling your home
Let’s face it, UK summers are warmer than ever before and finding a reliable way to keep cool at home has never felt more pressing. Fans and portable air conditioners offer some temporary relief, but they often fall short when it comes to keeping the house feeling fresh and comfortable, especially when a heatwave is…
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Wall mounted vs portable air conditioner – which is better?
Wall-mounted vs portable air conditioner – just which should you choose? We are living in a world where temperatures are on the rise meaning this is a question you should be giving some serious thought to if you want your home to remain at a comfortable temperature throughout the summer – and even beyond. Both…
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Can a heat pump cool a house?
While there’s not a straightforward yes or no answer to ‘can a heat pump cool a house’, there are certainly ways of achieving both temperatures from one unit. However, it’s not simply a case of flicking a switch say the experts. Choosing the right type of heat pump is essential and the only way to…
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Can an air purifier cool a room? What the experts say
They might be sleek, quiet, and promise to make your home feel fresher, but can an air purifier cool a room? It’s a question that crops up surprisingly often, especially as temperatures show no signs of dropping and we start to think more seriously about how to keep our homes cool in summer. The answer?…
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How much air conditioning noise can I expect? We break it down
‘How much air conditioning noise can I expect’ is arguably one of the most common questions asked by anyone considering adding it to their homes. But, is it realistic to expect it to be whisper quiet? With fixed air conditioning units comprising interior and exterior units, and portable air conditioners venting externally through windows, it’s…
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Could you soon get a £7,500 grant to install air con?
The UK government is considering expanding its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that offer both heating and cooling. A consultation launched in July 2025 seeks views on whether these systems should be eligible for the £7,500 grant currently available for other types of heat pumps. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over…
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Duux Whisper Flex 2 fan review: quiet and easy to use
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. The recent heatwaves and sleepless nights have finally tipped me over the edge and made me consider getting…
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Air conditioning vs fan: How to choose
Weighing up the differences in air conditioning vs fans will generally come down to looking at three main factors: performance, appearance and costs. And while each appliance will have its own merits in different categories, and perhaps one category will be more important to you than the others, choosing the right air conditioning product is…
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How to use a fan to remove hot air from a room
Let’s face it, we Brits aren’t exactly made for 30°C + temperatures. So, when the country is gripped by a heatwave, we instinctively reach for a fan to try and keep our homes cool. But it turns out we may have been using them all wrong and TikTok has something to say about it. Rather…
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Don’t ignore these factors when considering air con size
Understanding what size air con unit you need can make all the difference when it comes to keeping cool, or ending up feeling hot and bothered that your system isn’t working as well as you thought it would. But how do you figure out what size you need? Is it down to room size or…