10 Winter Energy Myths That Are Costing You Money
Some of these are outright false — plug-in “energy saving” boxes don’t reduce a domestic bill, and no electric heater is cheaper than another at the same wattage. Some are…
Air Conditioner Winter Maintenance You Can Do in 20 Minutes
Twenty minutes on a winter afternoon, and next summer’s unit works properly instead of smelling of mould. The list: check it’s stored upright and dry, inspect the filter, uncoil the…
Air Conditioning and Home Insurance: What You Need to Tell Your Insurer
This is general information, not financial or insurance advice. Policies vary enormously in wording and every insurer takes its own view. The only reliable answer for your situation is your…
Why Does My House Smell Musty in Summer?
Counterintuitive but common. Warm air holds far more moisture than cold air, so a humid British summer puts more water into your house than winter does — it just doesn’t…
Buying a Second-Hand Air Conditioner: What to Check Before You Pay
Two non-negotiables: see it running before you hand over money, and confirm the window kit and exhaust hose are both included. A unit without its kit is often effectively unusable,…
Air Conditioning in a Home With Pets: Fur, Filters and Safety
Three practical differences. Filters clog far faster — expect to clean weekly during moulting season rather than fortnightly, because a blocked filter costs cooling performance and electricity. The exhaust hose…
Why Is My Electricity Bill So High in Summer?
Usually one of five things, and it’s rarely the one people assume. Check in this order: an estimated rather than actual meter reading (the most common cause of a shock…
Air Conditioning in a House With a Wood Burner: What You Need to Know
Safety first, and this one genuinely matters. If you have any fuel-burning appliance — wood burner, multi-fuel stove, open fire, gas fire, oil or solid fuel boiler — you need…
Can Solar Panels Run My Air Conditioning for Free?
Partly, and the timing is unusually favourable — cooling demand peaks on hot sunny afternoons, which is exactly when solar output is highest. That’s a much better match than heating,…
Does Air Conditioning Add Value to a UK House?
This is general information, not financial or property advice. Property values depend on location, condition and market conditions. For a view on your specific property, speak to local estate agents…