Air Conditioning & Ventilation FAQs
Positive Input Ventilation FAQs
In most cases, yes. Mould in the home is almost always caused by excess moisture, and a PIV system removes the conditions that allow it to develop. Where mould is caused by structural water ingress rather than condensation, that underlying issue would need to be addressed separately — but our engineer will flag this during the site survey if relevant.
Very quiet. The unit sits in the loft and operates continuously at a low speed. In normal circumstances you won’t hear it from the rooms below. Some customers describe a very faint background hum if they stand directly beneath the diffuser in a completely quiet room — but in everyday living conditions, it’s effectively silent.
This is a common concern, and the answer is no. Nuaire PIV units are designed to draw air from the loft void, where the temperature is naturally higher than outside. Many models also include a heating element that gently warms the incoming air during colder months. The overall effect on your home’s temperature is negligible.
Air Con Installation FAQs
Installation varies depending on the size of unit, the distance between the indoor and outdoor units but as a guide, a single room install with an average size of 15m2 and with the distance between the indoor and outdoor unit within 6m, costs approximately £999 plus VAT.
We usually allow one full day for a single system installation.
All of the air conditioning systems we provide are A+++ rated meaning they are energy efficient and can help you reduce both your energy costs and CO2 emissions.
As summers continue to get hotter in the UK, an air conditioning unit can be an excellent investment for both homes and businesses.
As well as keeping you cool and comfortable in summer, modern air conditioning units can output warm air offering a low cost method for heating rooms in the winter without the need and cost of heating the entire house.
Air conditioning units can also help to improve the air quality of your home to reduce humidity and prevent mould.
Whilst it’s possible to install air conditioning units yourself, it’s not advisable without the correct experience and qualifications.
Air conditioning systems use fluorinated gases to cool the air and F-Gas certification is required when working with appliances that use these gases.
Furthermore, the gases used in all new AC systems are flammable and are therefore dangerous to work with if you don’t have the correct equipment and expertise.
Modern air conditioning units are extremely effective in distributing air and therefore the position doesn’t matter as much as it used to.
However, to get the best results from your system, it’s better to position the air conditioning unit centrally to ensure a balanced airflow.
As well as the positioning, choosing the right type of unit can help in ensuring your air con runs as effectively as possible.
Air Con Servicing & Repairs FAQs
All of the manufacturers we partner with offer a warranty on their units which ranges between 3-5 years. In addition to this we provide a 1 year warranty on our work.
We can usually diagnose and repair most faults, from PCB replacements to compressor replacements.
Air conditioning servicing is recommended once a year for most domestic and light commercial systems. Units that run for extended periods — for example, in a busy office or hospitality environment — may benefit from more frequent attention. We’re happy to advise based on your specific setup.
If the air conditioning unit s very old, it might be more cost effective to replace it with a new system. Our air conditioning engineer will be able to assess the damage and make a recommendation on whether it’s worth repairing or replacing.
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Resources
Practical guides to help you understand air conditioning, Our resource library covers the things people most often want to know before committing to an installation:running costs and choose the right system for your home.
- Choosing the right air conditioning unit
- Understanding the costs
- Saving on energy bills