Air Conditioning for Apartments, Flats and Listed Buildings
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Have You Been Told You Cannot Have Apartment Air Conditioning?
Our air conditioning for apartments, flats and listed buildings is perfectly suited to homeowners who struggle with the following:
- Can the temperature inside your home get uncomfortable?
- Would you like to sleep better at night?
- Are you restricted from making external modifications to your property?
- Are you reluctant to open the windows in your property due to outside noise and air pollution?
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If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Call us on 020 8080 8708 to discuss our range of air conditioning solutions for apartments and flats.
At Urban Cooling, we provide fully internal air conditioning, which requires no exterior modifications to your property. All of our solutions offer the same performance as conventional air conditioning. The difference is, you don’t need planning permission because they don’t require an external unit to be installed.
Why Is Conventional Air Conditioning Not an Option for Apartments, Flats and Listed Buildings?
The reason many other air conditioning companies can’t provide you with a solution for your property is that the majority of air conditioner systems require an outside condenser to be installed on a property’s exterior.
This is bad news if you live in either a new build flat or apartment bound by restrictions, in a converted listed building or a property that is within a conservation area. In these types of property, an outside condenser is not an option either due to the restrictions on making exterior modifications to your property or simply because of a lack of space.
Planning Restrictions
New build apartment owners are often not permitted to make exterior modifications to the building. Similarly, those living in listed properties and buildings in conservation areas usually require planning permission to alter a building’s exterior.
This can make installing an air conditioner challenging as you need to work with these restrictions.
Lack of Space
Not all new-build apartments or flats have the same restrictions, there are some buildings where external air conditioning condensers can be installed.
However, the issue with these buildings may simply be a lack of space. You might have a balcony but an external condenser will mean your outdoor space becomes extremely restricted. You also might not want to block your window with an air con unit.
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How Does Our Internal Air Conditioning Work?
Our internal air conditioning systems operate in a similar way to conventional split-type air conditioning systems that have an external 'unit'. However, rather than the air conditioner using the outside air to cool the heated gas refrigerant, our system is designed to use water instead.
This means that the system is fully internal as it does not need an outdoor condenser, just a water supply and waste drain to connect to the indoor condenser.
Features of Internal Air Conditioning:
Compact Indoor Condenser Design
Our water cooled condenser unit is purposefully designed to be concealed out of view for aesthetic reasons and space efficiency. Our smallest condenser measures just 500mm x 500mm x 295mm, allowing it to be conveniently stored in cupboards or under a sink. This makes it ideal for properties where space is at a premium.
Integrates With Existing Pipework
Our air conditioning systems utilise the latest refrigerant pipework, all of which is contained within your property. This means nothing needs to be installed externally and we don’t need access to the outside of your property to fit your system.
WiFi
Enabled
All our indoor units are WiFi enabled allowing you to control your air conditioning from your phone. This enables you to set the temperature remotely so you'll never have to worry about leaving your air conditioning on or having to arrive home to a hot and stuffy apartment or flat.
Customisable Indoor Unit Options
Just like with a conventional split system, our water cooled condenser units can be connected to a range of different indoor units. This includes multiple customisable wall unit options, as well as floor mounted and ducted units hidden behind a grill, as long as you have sufficient void space above your ceiling.
Quiet Operation
(19dBa)
Our internal wall-mounted room units are the quietest on the market, with our Urban Designer model operating at just 19dBa. While our condensers operate at a similar volume to a quiet washing machine (they can also be installed with an acoustic jacket to hide their noise further).
Energy Efficient
(AAA Rated)
Our internal water cooled air conditioner systems are rated AAA for electrical energy efficiency.
The Benefits Of Our Internal Air Conditioning Solutions
01
No external unit or planning permission required
Our fully internal water cooled systems have no external elements and therefore remove the need for planning permission. They are the only integrated solution for properties where external modifications are not permitted.
02
Maintains the visual appeal of your property
Our condensers and wall units blend seamlessly into your property's design, ensuring your property’s aesthetics remain untouched.
03
Cool multiple rooms simultaneously
One of our water cooled condensers has the capacity to cool up to 5 rooms at once!
04
Control the temperature of your property from anywhere
With the convenience of controlling your air conditioning from your phone, never worry about returning to an uncomfortably hot home.
05
Adds to your property's value and rentability
Investing in our systems improves your property's rentability and value, potentially leading to a positive return on investment.
06
Quick installation with minimal disruption
There is minimal disruption during installation by our F-gas registered engineers.
07
Enjoy a cool and peaceful environment
Our quiet air conditioning systems not only cool you effectively, but also enable you to focus, relax, and sleep undisturbed.
08
Save on energy costs
With an AAA rating for electrical energy efficiency, you can stay cool without worrying about skyrocketing electricity bills.
09
Peace of mind with up to 5 years of warranty cover
All of our systems come with a full 12-month parts and labour warranty. This can be extended to up to 5 years, with the first three years covering both parts and labour, and the final two years covering parts only. Please note to maintain the extended warranty, annual servicing by our maintenance team is required.
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All the benefits of conventional air conditioning without the limitations
Our systems don’t compromise on performance, as they offer equivalent cooling efficiency to conventional air conditioning units.
Our Product Range
We provide Wi-Fi-enabled water air conditioning solutions that you can control using a tablet or mobile device. Whether you’re at home or out and about, as long as you’re connected to the internet, you can control your water cooled air conditioning system.
Urban Designer
Our Urban Designer range combines our Water Cooled condensers with a sleek, modern wall-mounted unit. With swappable textile covers, this unit is able to be customised to match the style of any room. Not only that, the wifi app control, whisper-quiet operation, reliability, leading air quality and purifier air filtration really do make this a premier water cooled air conditioning solution.
Water Cooled Condenser
Urban Cooling Fully Internal Water Cooled Condenser Unit.
Urban Designer Wall Unit
These units have a stylish textile cover that can be customised to match any room and style.
Example Colours
Choose a ready-to-go colour or customise your own to make your properties interior.
Prices
1
Room
approx
£4,530
2
Rooms
approx
£8,640
3
Rooms
approx
£11,900
4
Rooms
approx
£15,190
5
Rooms
approx
£18,450
Urban Classic
With the Urban Classic range, our internal Water Cooled condenser is connected to Panasonic’s Etherea wall mounted units. These units boast a sleek and stylish design available in three colours (white, silver, grey) and feature advanced smart control, voice assistant capability, concentrated airflow, and nanoeTM X air cleaning technology.
Water Cooled Condenser
Urban Cooling Fully Internal Water Cooled Condenser Unit.
Urban Classic Wall Unit
Supplied in white, silver or black.
Example Colours
Choose from the range of colours below to make your wall units match your property.
Prices
1
Room
approx
£4,120
2
Rooms
approx
£7,970
3
Rooms
approx
£10,670
4
Rooms
approx
£14,070
5
Rooms
approx
£16,350
Urban Compact
Bringing together our Urban cooling wall unit and water cooled condenser, the Urban Compact range is ideal for properties that are limited on space or want a more discreet system. This solution not only offers functionality but also provides the flexibility to customise the wall units in four different colours (Ivory, Urban Grey, Silver Grey and stone) so they blend with the decor of your home.
Water Cooled Condenser
Urban Cooling Fully Internal Water Cooled Condenser Unit.
Urban Compact Wall Unit
These units can be customised to blend in to the interior of your property.
Example Colours
Choose from our range of colours and patterns to make your wall units match your property.
Prices
1
Room
approx
£3,990
2
Rooms
approx
£6,940
3
Rooms
approx
£9,520
Ducted Units
If you want to maintain a seamless look within your property for an extra £600-£900 per unit we also offer a ducted unit that hides away your air conditioning system behind a modern and minimalist grill.
6 Reasons To Choose Urban Cooling
1. Try Before You Buy
We are the only provider of water cooled air conditioning who have a demonstration centre which you can visit. You can see all the options available to cool your property in action and choose the one that's right for you!
2. Be Cool and Comfortable in Just 7 Days
We realise how uncomfortable escalating temperatures in your property can be, so we pride ourselves on minimising the time you wait for installation. With our extensive team of qualified engineers, we ensure a faster turnaround than any other supplier. We aim for 7 days from order to installation.
3. Like for Like Price Match Promise
Our range of air conditioning solutions are all competitively priced within the market. You’ll be hard pushed to find another supplier has a comparable apartment air conditioner solution at a lower price, but if you do, just let us know and we’ll match their price! Just send us a copy of their quotation and we guarantee to match the price!
4. Designed and
Manufactured in the UK
We're proud that all our condenser units meet not only the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) standards but also the quality benchmarks we set ourselves. To maintain this high standard, our in-house engineers in the UK design and assemble all our condenser units, guaranteeing the quality of every system we supply for installation.
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5. No Leftover Holes, Marks or Mess - Guaranteed!
We offer a complete service, including any 'making good' afterwards. During the installation process, if any small holes are required to be cut for access, our quotes include a 'making good' element to restore your property to its original condition. Unlike other suppliers, we take responsibility for these repairs, alleviating the need for you to handle them yourself.
6. Approved F-Gas Air Conditioning Installers
Our installation team consists of experienced F-Gas registered engineers who conduct installations professionally and discreetly. With expertise in various manufacturers' equipment, including Panasonic and Toshiba, we're approved installers for these brands, having met their technical and service quality standards.
Start Your Enquiry Today
Start your no-obligation enquiry today, and one of our expert team will get in touch within 24 hours* to discuss the best way for you to get cool and comfortable.
If you want to talk to one of our experts now, then call 020 8080 9708
No pressure, no pushy salesperson, no obligation, just expert help and advice.
*Our experts are available 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
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- Their thoughts on the installation process
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to get planning permission to have a water cooled air conditioning system installed?
The fully-internal water-cooled air conditioning system doesn’t require planning permission. This is ideal for apartment owners as there is no external unit and no external modification to the property is required.
If the air conditioning system is to be installed into a listed building or a property within a conservation area, you may be unsure whether installation is permitted. If this is the case, we suggest you seek advice from your local planning office
How does internal air conditioning compare to conventional air conditioning?
Our wide range of internal water air conditioning systems provide a cooling capacity of up to 15kw and a cooling power input of up to 5kw. This makes our internal systems as powerful and efficient as any conventional air conditioning unit.
Our internal water cooled air conditioner can supply up to 8 rooms with cool air at the specified desired temperature, easily controlled with our smartphone app or remote.
How is an internal water cooled system installed?
The installation process for this system is straightforward and takes on average one day per indoor unit.
Firstly, we install the condenser and connect it to your water mains, drainage and electrical supply. Its compact design makes it easy to conceal in a utility room or cupboard.
Next the indoor units (which can be wall mounted, floor mounted or ducted) are installed in each room which requires cooling. The optimal locations are established at survey stage, ensuring the property is cooled in the most efficient way.
How big is the internal water cooled condenser unit?
We have a wide range of condensers that increase in size depending on the number of indoor units they are required to provide cool air to. The smallest condenser we have is just 500mm x 500mm x 295mm.
Does the water cooled system heat as well as cool?
Our water cooled system does provide heating; however, we advise only using this as a backup and not a primary source of heating for your home.
Can the wall unit be taken off the wall/removed in a rented apartment?
Yes, if you were to sell or move out of your property and you wish to take your system with you we would need to attend and decommission the system. This would involve pumping down the system so the refrigerant is safely stored inside the condenser unit, isolating the electrical power and communication cables and then taking down the units from the walls - please note that there will be some small holes in the wall that would need to be repaired after the wall units have been taken down.
Is there anywhere I can see the units in person?
We currently have a showroom at our warehouse in Chatham, Kent. We only take visits by appointment, so if you're interested in looking at our air conditioning units in person give us a call on 020 8080 9708.
Still have a question?
Do you still have a question about our air conditioning systems or our services in general? Please call us on 020 8080 9708.
Get Cool and Comfortable in 7 Days
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- Feeling relaxed in a cool and comfortable home
- Waking up refreshed after a good night's sleep
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