07723 459131acsales@gearbrosltd.co.uk Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Emergency call-outs, 1–2 hr response HomeServices Service areas Our workReviewsAboutContactRequest a Free QuoteMenu - Home - Air conditioning services - Air conditioning installation Installation # Welshpool's Trusted Air Conditioning Installation Specialists — Sized Right, Fitted Tidy, Guaranteed 3 Years A system that actually holds temperature, installed by F-Gas certified engineers who survey the heat load before they quote — with a free written price back the same or next working day. Request a Free Quote07723 459131 F-Gas certified · REFCOM registered · 3-year labour warranty · Deposits and finance options available - F-Gas certified - REFCOM registered - 3-year warranty Multi-brand Air conditioning, ventilation and cellar cooling, any major brand F-Gas + REFCOM Certified and registered refrigerant handling 1–2 hours Emergency breakdown response, depending on location 3 years Labour warranty, plus 3-year parts cover Up to £1m Public liability insurance, RAMS on request ## What a proper installation includes An air conditioning installation is roughly three quarters preparation and one quarter fitting. The survey establishes how much heat has to be removed from each space and where the equipment can physically go. The design turns that into a specification: system type, unit sizes, pipe routes, condensate strategy, electrical supply and outdoor unit position. Only then does anyone pick up a drill. On site the work covers core drilling or fabric penetrations, mounting indoor units and outdoor condensers, running insulated refrigerant pipework and condensate, electrical connection and controls, pressure testing, evacuating the circuit, charging refrigerant, commissioning and logging performance. Every one of those steps is where a cheap installation cuts corners, and every one of them shows up later as poor cooling, noise, water damage or an early compressor failure. Gear Bros Ltd installs across Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Newtown and the wider mid-Wales and Shropshire area, for both commercial and domestic clients. Peter Lewis came to us after a previous installer's work needed putting right — once corrected, his air conditioning ran "completely different" and far more efficiently. That is the difference between kit being present and kit being installed properly. ### Who this is for, and when you need it Businesses fitting out a spaceOffices, shops, salons, surgeries and hospitality venues that need cooling designed in rather than bolted on afterwards. Homeowners adding comfort coolingBedrooms, home offices, loft conversions and garden rooms. Quiet units, tidy pipework, and heating in winter from the same equipment. Anyone replacing an ageing systemOld R22-era or fixed-speed equipment replaced with modern inverter kit that costs meaningfully less to run. Extensions and conversionsGlazed extensions, loft rooms and garden offices overheat badly in summer. Air conditioning is usually the only realistic fix. Server and equipment roomsDedicated cooling for kit that runs year-round, sized for continuous load rather than occupancy comfort. Landlords and developersSpecification, installation and handover documentation across multiple units, from one contractor. The cost of leaving it ## What a bad installation costs you later Air conditioning is unusual in that a poor installation looks identical to a good one on the day it is finished. Both units switch on, both blow cold air, both get signed off. The difference only surfaces months later: the room that never quite gets cool on a hot afternoon, the condensate stain spreading across a ceiling tile, the outdoor unit that sounds like a wheelbarrow, the electricity bill that never dropped the way it was supposed to. The usual root causes are dull and preventable. The system was never sized against a heat load, so it is undersized for the room. The circuit was not properly evacuated before charging, so moisture and air are in the refrigerant, degrading capacity and corroding the compressor from the inside. Pipework was run without adequate insulation, so it sweats. The condensate had no fall and no pump. The outdoor unit was tucked into a corner where it recirculates its own exhaust. Putting those things right afterwards costs more than doing them correctly the first time, because the remedial work happens with finished decoration, occupied rooms and trading hours in the way. ### Undersized system It runs constantly, never reaches setpoint on hot days, and wears out early — and no amount of servicing fixes a sizing error. ### Oversized system Short-cycles, dehumidifies poorly and leaves a clammy space, while costing more to buy than it needed to. ### Moisture in the circuit Skipping the vacuum stage introduces water and non-condensables that quietly destroy the compressor. ### Condensate failures No fall, no pump or a badly terminated drain means water into ceilings, walls and stock. ### Noise complaints An outdoor unit sited against a bedroom wall or a neighbour's boundary becomes somebody else's problem, then yours. ### Voided warranties Manufacturer cover generally depends on installation and commissioning by a certified engineer with the records to prove it. ### Common mistakes we are called out to fix - Choosing on price per unit rather than on the survey and specification behind it. - Buying a unit online and asking a general trade to fit it — refrigerant work requires F-Gas certification. - Letting the outdoor unit position be decided by whatever is easiest for the installer. - Skipping the heat-load calculation on a heavily glazed or equipment-heavy room. - Not planning the condensate route before the indoor unit position is fixed. - Accepting a handover with no commissioning figures and no paperwork. Our process ## A step-by-step system, so you always know what happens next - 01 ### Free site survey We measure the rooms, assess glazing, insulation, occupancy and equipment heat, check the electrical supply and agree realistic positions for indoor and outdoor units. - 02 ### Heat load calculation and design The capacity is calculated for the space, then system type and unit sizes are selected — split, multi-split, cassette, ducted or VRV/VRF — across multiple brands rather than one manufacturer's range. - 03 ### Free written quotation A clear fixed quotation listing equipment, positions and works, returned the same day or the following day depending on the size of the job. Deposits apply on installations and finance options are available. - 04 ### Scheduling and preparation We book a date that suits your trading or family life, order equipment, and issue RAMS on request for commercial sites and managed buildings. - 05 ### Installation day Dust sheets down, cores drilled, brackets set, units mounted, insulated pipework and condensate run, electrical connections made — all kept tidy and cleared down each day. - 06 ### Pressure test, vacuum and charge The circuit is pressure tested for leaks, evacuated to remove moisture and air, then charged correctly for the pipe run. This is the stage that decides how long your compressor lives. - 07 ### Commissioning and verification Operating temperatures and pressures are checked and logged, airflow and controls set, and the system run under load to confirm it performs to design. - 08 ### Handover and guarantee You get a walk-through of the controls, the F-Gas and commissioning documentation, and a 3-year labour warranty alongside 3-year parts cover. What you get ## Specific outcomes, not vague promises ### Cool on the hottest day Sizing from a real heat load is why the system still holds setpoint in a July heatwave rather than running flat out. ### Lower running costs Modern inverter equipment, correct charge and clean commissioning mean you pay for cooling, not for a badly set-up system. ### Heating in winter too Heat pump operation delivers efficient heating from the same units, which changes the economics for poorly heated buildings. ### A tidy, considered finish Pipework routed sensibly, trunking where it belongs, and the site left clean — the detail reviewers keep mentioning by name. ### 3-year labour warranty Plus 3-year parts cover, and matched extended labour cover if you upgrade the manufacturer's warranty. ### One accountable contractor Survey, install, commission and maintain — no gap between who sold it and who has to make it work. ### Documented and compliant F-Gas certified, REFCOM registered, up to £1m public liability, with the paperwork handed over rather than promised. ### Flexible payment Cards, bank transfer, Stripe and GoCardless, with finance options for larger installations. In detail ## Installation methods, equipment and the decisions that matter Every installation makes the same set of decisions. Here is how we make them and why each one changes the result. ### Choosing the system type Single room, straightforward wall available, budget-led: a wall-mounted split. Several rooms and limited outdoor space: a multi-split from one condenser. Suspended ceiling and an open-plan floor: a four-way cassette for even distribution. Nothing may be visible: ducted, fed through grilles. A whole building with varying zone demand: VRV/VRF with modular outdoor plant. The choice is driven by the fabric of the building and how the space is used, not by preference. We will tell you when the cheaper option is genuinely fine — and when it will disappoint you. ### Pipework, refrigerant and insulation Refrigerant pipework is copper, brazed or flared to manufacturer specification, insulated along its whole length including behind trunking. Uninsulated or poorly insulated pipe sweats, wastes capacity and eventually drips onto whatever is beneath it. Line length and vertical separation between indoor and outdoor units matter: exceed the manufacturer's limits and capacity drops and oil return suffers. Modern systems typically use R32 or R410A refrigerant. R32 has a substantially lower global warming potential and better efficiency, which is why most new equipment we install uses it. All refrigerant handling is F-Gas certified work and recorded. ### Condensate management Cooling produces water — a surprising amount of it. It has to go somewhere with a reliable fall to a drain, or be lifted by a condensate pump to somewhere it can. This is planned before the indoor unit position is fixed, because the alternative is a pump retro-fitted into a bad position or a drain that backs up in three summers' time. ### Outdoor unit siting The condenser needs clear airflow, service access, secure mounting on brackets or feet, and enough distance from windows and boundaries to keep noise reasonable. Enclosed corners and tight recesses cause recirculation of hot exhaust air, which cripples efficiency on exactly the days you need it most. On commercial buildings we also consider roof loading, access for future servicing and whether the position is defensible from a planning or neighbour perspective. ### Electrical supply and controls Most domestic and small commercial systems run from a dedicated single-phase circuit; larger plant may need three-phase. Controls range from a simple wall controller through to central controllers, timers, occupancy scheduling and app control. Getting scheduling right on a commercial system is one of the cheapest efficiency wins available — cooling an empty building overnight is pure waste. ### Commercial versus domestic installation Domestic installations are typically one or two days, single-phase, with priority on quiet operation, discreet pipe runs and a clean finish. Commercial installations add heat load from people and equipment, phasing around trading, RAMS and induction requirements, potential three-phase supplies, and refrigerant record keeping for the operator. Domestic installations may currently qualify for 0% VAT, rising to 5% from April 2027 — ask us about eligibility when we quote. ### Replacing an existing system Replacements are not automatically a like-for-like swap. Existing pipework can sometimes be reused if it is the right size, in good condition and compatible with the new refrigerant — and sometimes it absolutely cannot, in which case reusing it is a false economy that contaminates a new system. We check rather than assume, and tell you which it is. Questions ## Air conditioning installation — your questions answered How much does air conditioning installation cost in Welshpool?Cost depends on system type, number of indoor units, pipe run length and access. A single-room split is at the lower end; multi-room, ducted and VRV/VRF systems scale from there. We give free fixed written quotations after a survey, usually the same day or the following day depending on the size of the job. How long does installation take?A single split system is typically a one-day job. Multi-room and commercial installations usually run one to three days — a recent two-unit office install was completed in two days. Larger phased projects are scheduled with you in advance. Do I need planning permission?Most domestic and commercial installations are permitted development, but listed buildings, conservation areas and some flats have restrictions, and there are conditions around outdoor unit siting and noise. We will flag anything that looks like it needs checking with your local authority at survey stage. How disruptive is the work?Less than most people expect. Core drilling is brief and noisy, the rest is quiet. We use dust sheets, keep pipe runs planned rather than improvised, and clear down at the end of each day. What guarantee do I get on a new installation?A 3-year labour warranty plus 3-year parts cover. If you upgrade your manufacturer's warranty we match it with an equivalent extended labour warranty. How long will a new system last?A properly installed and regularly serviced system gives many years of reliable service. Longevity is decided by two things: the quality of the installation and commissioning, and whether it is serviced. Neglected systems fail years before maintained ones. Can you install a unit I have bought myself?We would rather quote you for a supplied and installed system. That way the equipment is sized correctly for the space, we know its provenance, and the warranty position is clean for both of us. Will it heat as well as cool?Yes — the systems we install are heat pumps and run in reverse to heat the space efficiently, which for many buildings is the more valuable half of the year. Do you need a deposit, and can I spread the cost?A deposit is required on installation jobs. We accept all major cards, bank transfer, Stripe and GoCardless, and finance options are available. Which areas do you install in?We install across mid-Wales and Shropshire including Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Newtown, Llanidloes, Llandrindod Wells and Aberystwyth, and travel as far as Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester for commercial work. Next step ## Book a free installation survey Tell us the rooms you want cooled. We will survey, size it properly and send a free written quote — same or next working day. 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