Conservatory and home officeair conditioning in Bournemouth

Equipment

Conservatories with limited solid wall often suit floor console units, which sit low on a dwarf wall. Garden rooms and offices usually suit high-wall units. Inverter systems running on R32 refrigerant provide efficient cooling and heating.

Look at SEER and SCOP ratings: SEER for summer cooling, SCOP for winter heating. Both matter in rooms with lots of glass.

Installation considerations

In conservatories, fixings must go into solid structure, not glazing frames. Pipework is routed through dwarf walls or adjoining house walls. In garden rooms, the outdoor unit is usually mounted on the rear or side wall, and the power supply needs to be suitable.

Every system is pressure tested with nitrogen and evacuated before use, and condensate drainage is routed to a suitable outlet.

Different room types

Conservatories and orangeries see the biggest swings in temperature. Garden rooms and cabins are often well insulated but small, so heat builds quickly. Home offices inside the house gain heat from equipment and people.

Each needs a different approach to sizing and positioning, which we cover in the free survey.

Homes we work in

We install in conservatories, orangeries, garden rooms, garden offices and home offices across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne Minster and beyond.

We work only in domestic properties across Dorset and Hampshire.

Making the most of your room

Air conditioning works alongside sensible room design. In conservatories, blinds on the roof and south-facing glass cut solar gain significantly, letting the system work less hard. In garden rooms, good insulation and draught-proofing keep winter heat in. In home offices, positioning the indoor unit away from your desk and setting a steady temperature avoids draughts while you work.

Use timers so the room is comfortable when you need it, for example warming the office before your working day starts or cooling the conservatory before an evening with friends. Keep the outdoor unit clear of garden growth and book an annual service to keep everything running efficiently. Many homeowners find that once these rooms are comfortable all year, they become the most-used rooms in the house rather than the least. Whether it's a quiet space to work, somewhere for the children to play, or a room to relax in on a warm evening, getting the temperature right is what makes it usable. We'll talk through the best settings for your room at handover.

For home offices, a steady temperature also protects computers, printers and other equipment that can run hot and slow down in a stuffy room. Working from a comfortable, quiet space makes long days and video calls far easier, and means you're not moving your laptop around the house to find a cooler spot.