Air conditioning replacement and removal in Porthmadog
Replacements in Porthmadog can often reuse an existing bracket and wall opening where they are sound. North Wales has mild, damp weather for much of the year, so efficient heating and dehumidifying are big benefits.
Units over fifteen years old in Porthmadog homes are worth replacing before they fail completely. Porthmadog is about 21 miles from Bangor, Gwynedd and falls within our Gwynedd coverage. Homes in LL49 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Porthmadog
Air conditioning replacement and removal in Porthmadog typically comes in at £185–£445 to remove and recover one system including VAT, based on North Wales rates. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in North Wales tend to be. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the Like-for-like option (replace one system using sound existing routes) would typically be £1,095–£2,095 here.
Remove only
Recover and remove one system, make good.
Like-for-like
Replace one system using sound existing routes.
Upgrade
New, more efficient system with new routes.
Planning and permissions
In Wales, outdoor units of up to 1.5 m³ that meet MCS 020a noise limits are usually permitted development on houses; listed buildings need consent, and in conservation areas a unit cannot go on a wall or roof facing a road.
The survey
On a survey in Porthmadog the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.
What is included
Included as standard in Porthmadog:
- Disconnection and removal of old units
- Recycling of units and waste
- Making good of wall openings
- Documentation of recovered refrigerant
- Refrigerant recovery by a certified engineer
Nearby
If you are just outside Porthmadog, we also work in Pwllheli (12 miles), Caernarfon (16 miles) and Dolgellau (16 miles). See all services in Porthmadog or air conditioning replacement and removal across Gwynedd.