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Can Air Conditioning Be Installed in a Loft?

This guide will explore the available options for loft installed air conditioning and help you make an informed decision suited to your specific space.

Top Questions Apartment Owners Ask About internal Water Cooled Air Conditioning

4 Reasons To Invest In Air Conditioning Before Summer

UK summers are getting hotter and unpredictable. Find out why investing in air conditioning before summer makes your home more comfortable.

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How to Maintain a Water Air Conditioner System

If you've recently had a water air conditioner unit installed, knowing how to maintain it properly is crucial to ensuring it stays efficient and durable.

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Cost Comparison: Water Cooled vs Conventional Air-Cooled Air Conditioning

When choosing a cooling system for your house or apartment, understanding the cost of water cooled air conditioning is essential. Read more in our guide.

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Benefits of Water Air Conditioners for Apartments

If you're considering air conditioning for your apartment, understanding the benefits of water air conditioners can help you make an informed choice.

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What is the Ideal Temperature for a Home?

Learn more about the ideal temperature for a home year-round, with tips on comfort, energy savings, and seasonal adjustments.

Can Air Conditioning Make You More Productive?

We all know that air conditioning can cool your office down, but can Air Conditioning really make you more productive? Read our blog to find the answer.

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Can an Air Conditioner Cool Multiple Rooms?

Can an air conditioner cool multiple rooms at once? The short answer is: yes, especially if you're using Urban Cooling’s water cooled or Incognito® system.

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work Without an Outdoor Unit?

Learn how an air conditioner without an outdoor unit works. Urban Cooling’s water-cooled systems offer efficient cooling with no external condensers.

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Would a Water-Cooled Air Conditioning System Add Value to Your Home?

Does air conditioning add value to your home? Discover how water-cooled systems increase an apartment's appeal, comfort, and property value.

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Do You Need Planning Permission for Air Conditioning?

Learn how fully internal air conditioning systems can bypass the need for planning permission, making them ideal for properties with strict external modification restrictions.

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How Much Does Water Cooled Air Conditioning Cost to Run?

Discover the factors that influence the running costs of water-cooled air conditioning, including electricity and water consumption, operational time, and maintenance needs.

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How to Keep Upstairs of Your Property Cool in the Summer?

Learn effective strategies to keep your upstairs cool during the summer, from installing a water-cooled air conditioning system to using insulation, zoned cooling, and smart technology.

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Why You Should Sleep With Air-Con On

With the unexpected heatwave we’ve experienced in the UK over the past few weeks, we’ve become no stranger to soaring temperatures and intense humidity. With temperatures rising to 38°C with 80% humidity in London, being in the UK suddenly felt like we were in a tropical destination...

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Air Conditioning Tips When Working From Home

With so many companies now working remotely, learn how to optimise your home office air conditioning solutions to avoid a hot and stuffy workplace. Read more.

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Is Air Pollution Really A Problem In The UK?

Despite schemes to reduce it, air pollution remains a growing concern throughout the UK – especially in cities. Continued exposure to high levels of air pollution can have a severe impact on your health and wellbeing, putting you at a greater risk of respiratory infections, lung cancer and heart disease...

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How To Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

Air pollution isn’t just something that affects you when you’re outside. Indoor air pollution can be just as harmful to your health and wellbeing as the poor air quality you can encounter outside...

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How Does Air Conditioning Improve Air Quality?

Air conditioning does a lot more than simply cool the air in your home or office. Depending on your air conditioning system, it can help keep rooms at a constant temperature, reduce humidity, circulate and flow and actually improve the indoor air quality...

What Are The Risks Of Indoor Air Pollution?

Indoor air pollution can impact you more than you think and in many different ways. While we recently looked at the impact that poor indoor air quality can have on your health, new research has indicated that it could have more of an effect...

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How Long Should My Air Conditioning Last?

Learning how long your Air Conditioning will last, what its warranty is and what costs are involved will help you see if it’s the right investment for you.

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Should I Use My Air Conditioning In The Winter?

It’s a common misconception that air conditioning only gets used in the summer, especially in the UK. This isn’t the case though, as air conditioning can help ensure your home is at the perfect temperature all year round – even in winter!

Top Tips For Heating And Cooling Your Home

Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature throughout the year can be a constant struggle. During the summer months, high levels of insulation can leave you feeling stifled while the cold UK winters can mean you’re reaching for a blanket throughout winter...

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Air Conditioning

Is your air conditioning working harder than it needs to? Making sure that your system can do its job well without extra stress not only ensures it’s working well, it also keeps it running for longer...

Home Improvements To Increase Your Property Value

If your goal for this year is to redecorate your home, it’s worth considering what additions and changes will add value to it. While changing the paint colour of your bedroom or putting up new curtains can refresh your space, there are bigger things you can do to revamp your home and add value to it...

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Your Air Conditioning Questions Answered

There are plenty of things to consider when looking at installing air conditioning in your home. From the amount of space your system takes up to the best way to run it to reduce costs, knowing all the facts can help you make your decision and find the best system for your needs.

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The Top Health Benefits Of Air Conditioning

As the majority of the UK adjusts to working from home, it can be hard to maintain the productivity you once had in the workplace. The temperature within your home can fluctuate massively throughout the day...

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Remote Working Tips For Beginners

Here at Urban Cooling, we understand the importance of staying safe during these difficult times. Following government guidelines for businesses to close their work premises and for all employees to work from home, we have put together some tips to maintain your morale and wellbeing...

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How Urban Cooling Is Dealing With Coronavirus

Here at Urban Cooling the safety of our customers and our team is of highest importance. As we navigate through COVID-19 in the UK and the current state of lockdown we are taking some extra safety precautions to ensure we limit the exposure of COVID-19 and stay safe...

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6 Myths About Fully Internal Air Conditioning Systems

Myth or fact? There are a lot of rumours around the pros and cons of internal air conditioning. Read our blog to separate the truth from common myths.

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How Do I Maintain My Urban Cooling Air Conditioning System?

Maintaining your air conditioning system is paramount to ensure your unit runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. If you’ve recently invested in an air conditioning system, maintenance may be a cloudy topic...

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5 Tips To Prepare Your Apartment For Summer

As the weather gets warmer and summer fast approaches, keeping your home cool will soon become a top priority. This is vital now more than ever as we continue to persevere through lockdown and spend the majority of our time in our homes. You may be realising how hot your apartment or house gets during hotter weather and how unbearable this can become...

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Why Use Air Conditioning All Year Round

Air conditioning doesn’t just have to be for the spring and summer. Learn how to keep your home at a consistent temperature and potentially save energy.

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Why Urban Cooling Air Conditioning Systems Are Different To Competitors

Here at Urban Cooling we have over 20 years of experience in developing and installing exceptional air conditioning systems. We are constantly looking for ways to innovate our systems ahead of the curve. This is so we can deliver a superior air conditioning system that is driven by performance and is long lasting...

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What Is The Future Of Working From Home?

While many companies are starting to open the doors of their offices once more, the majority of workers are reluctant to head back to the office permanently. Although most workplaces are currently asking employees to be in the office a few days a week, it seems that workers are not looking forward to a full return to normality...

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What Impacts Air Quality In Your House?

The air quality in your home can include a lot of pollutants that you can’t see. Things like exhaust fumes, dust, smoke, carbon, fibres and pollen. Read more.

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