Air conditioning replacementand upgrades in Bournemouth

Repair or replace?

Age, condition, refrigerant type, efficiency and the cost of the repair all matter. A minor fault on a younger system is usually worth repairing. A compressor failure on a system well over ten years old usually isn't.

We explain the numbers plainly so you can decide, with no pressure either way.

Equipment and pipework

New systems use inverter compressors and refrigerants such as R32. Existing pipework can sometimes be reused if it's the right size, in good condition and properly cleaned, but often renewing it is the safer choice.

New installations are nitrogen pressure tested and evacuated under vacuum before refrigerant is released.

Upgrade options

Options include replacing a single unit like-for-like, upgrading to a more efficient or quieter model, changing indoor unit style, or combining several old single systems into one multi-split.

Upgrading can also improve heating performance, making the system useful through winter.

Homes we work in

We replace and upgrade domestic systems in houses, bungalows and flats across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the wider Dorset and Hampshire area.

We work only in homes.

Signs it's time to replace

There's no fixed age at which an air conditioning system must be replaced, but certain signs suggest it's time to think about it. The system is more than ten to fifteen years old and needs a major repair. It has been re-gassed more than once and keeps losing refrigerant. It's noticeably louder than when it was fitted, or struggles to cool the room on warm days. Your electricity bills during summer have crept up year after year.

Other reasons to upgrade include wanting efficient winter heating from a system that was only ever used for cooling, wanting app control or quieter operation, or wanting to combine several old units into one tidy multi-split system. If parts for your model are becoming hard to find, that's another sign that replacement may soon be the more sensible route.

Whatever the reason, we'll inspect your current system first and tell you honestly whether it still has life in it. If replacement makes sense, we'll explain the options clearly, with a written quote and no pressure to decide on the spot.

Upgrading is also a good chance to rethink positions. If the old indoor unit blew directly onto a sofa or bed, or the outdoor unit sat somewhere awkward, a replacement lets us put both in a better place. We can remove old trunking, fill redundant holes and leave the walls tidy, so the new system looks as good as it performs.

We'll also make sure the new system's controls suit you, whether that's a simple remote, a wall controller or an app on your phone, so it's easy to use from day one.

New equipment then comes with the manufacturer's warranty, and you can book annual servicing to help keep it running efficiently.