Air Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions

General Air Conditioning Questions

• Which air conditioning unit is best?

  There are a lot of options when it comes to finding the right air conditioning system for your property. The best one depends on your needs and the type of unit you can install.

  Here at Urban Cooling, we’ll take you through the different options available whether you need a solution for a residential, commercial, leisure or retail property, so you get the right fit.

• Will air conditioning reduce humidity?

  Yes, our air conditioning systems can help to reduce humidity in your property. Not only does water-cooled air conditioning blow cool air into your property, it also removes heat and humidity by passing the air through cooling coils. This helps to extra moisture from the air so it doesn’t feel so humid.

• Are air conditioning systems expensive to run?

  Modern air conditioning costs far less to run than people think because they are much more energy-efficient. Our internal water-cooled air conditioning system, for example, is rated AAA for energy efficiency.

  Typical air conditioning systems provide 3kw of cooling with just 1kw of electricity used.

• Are air conditioning units covered by house insurance?

  This depends on your insurance. You may need to add your air conditioning unit to your home insurance so it’s covered by named instances. If in doubt, contact your insurer to find out if your AC is covered or if you need to increase your premium to cover it.

• What is the best temperature to set air conditioning to?

  There’s a lot of personal preference that can inform the right temperature for your air conditioning unit. However, 25 degrees centigrade tends to give you a good balance between comfort and energy savings.

  It’s definitely worth adjusting your system to find what works best for you.

• Can you have air conditioning in listed buildings?

  Yes – internal air conditioning systems that don’t require external units can be used in listed buildings. You don’t need planning permission with this type of air conditioning, meaning you can have a system installed quickly and with no fuss.

• Can air conditioning make you ill?

  It is a huge myth that air conditioning can make you ill or cause you to catch a cold. Not only can air conditioning not chill you enough to get ill, but it is also likely to help improve your health.

• Will air conditioning improve the air quality of my home?

  At Urban Cooling, we use an air filtration system, which purifies the air and reduces dust, bacteria, moisture and pathogens that can all lead to illness.