Home air conditioning in Tyne and Wear
In the North East, sizing for winter heating and then checking summer cooling usually gives the right system. North East summers are cooler, so heat pump heating is often the main draw, with cooling for warm spells.
Ducted systems suit Newcastle upon Tyne loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Homes in Newcastle upon Tyne on electric, oil or LPG heating are the ones most likely to benefit from an air-to-air heat pump. Top-floor flats in Newcastle upon Tyne feel the heat most, because the roof sits right above the bedroom. For a single hot bedroom or living room, a wall-mounted split is usually the simplest answer. Two to four rooms often suit a multi-split on one outdoor unit, while a ducted system hides everything except the grilles. Many homes start with one or two rooms. A system can be designed so that more rooms are added later without replacing the outdoor unit.
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
Planning and permissions
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
If your home in Tyne and Wear is replacing fossil fuel or electric heating, and no gas, oil or LPG boiler stays in use, an MCS-certified air-to-air heat pump may qualify for the £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, which the MCS-certified installer claims and deducts from the price.
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
A selection of services on our North East England figures, including VAT. Every service, with its local price, is listed below.
| Service | Guide price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Floor console air conditioning | £1,245–£2,695 | per room |
| Design-led and low-profile air conditioning | £1,695–£3,345 | per room |
| Conservatory air conditioning | £1,345–£3,145 | per system |
| Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners | £1,345–£4,095 | per space |
| Home gym and media room air conditioning | £1,245–£3,095 | per room |
| Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes | £1,045–£5,445 | per property, one room to the whole let |
| Smart controls and Wi-Fi upgrades | £85–£270 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and removal | £180–£445 | to remove and recover one system |