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The Air Conditioning Company

4.8

85 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:30
  • Monday 09:00–17:30
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:30
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:30
  • Thursday 09:00–17:30
  • Friday 09:00–17:30
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

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About

We are a family run company and our ethos has always been, focused on quality and excellence. We only install major brands of air conditioning equipment such as (but not limited to) Daikin/Fujitsu/Mitsibushi because experience has taught us that for the little more that one pays to install these top brands, their longevity is often 2/3 times that of cheap/unknown budget brands.

We offer a 10-Year Warranty on all installations because we only use the highest grade of pipework and we don't compromise on quality.

Our Client List (https://www.airconco.com/our-clients/) is extensive, however, please don't assume that we must be very expensive when you see our "big name"customers. We win these large and often very small contracts precisely because our pricing is very competitive.

We are London's only air conditioning showroom where you can see and test every type of air conditioning unit in a 16000 sq ft working environment. We'll also throw in London's best coffee and biscuits when you visit us!

What we do

  • Air conditioning contractors

  • Renewable energy

    • Air source heat pumps
  • More Services

    • air conditioning installations
    • portable air conditioning

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4.8
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Fast, efficient and professional
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Claire, the service manager, handled my appointment with speed and efficiency, and then delivered impressive turnaround times. Stress levels from my experience of working with other air conditioning companies are now a distant memory. I cannot recommend Airconco enough!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 16/07/2024 , work completed 19/06/2024
Very pleased with advice and work
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Our 20 year old standalone airconditioner in the conservatory had stopped working, and it was clear from our research that we couldn't replace "like with like". We had good, practical advice from Malcolm who picked up our online query, and the surveyor, Ian spent time with us looking at the space and discussing the options. Aaron and Mark carried out the installation very efficiently and tidily, and it works a treat.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 05/06/2024 , work completed 03/06/2024
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I had an extremely disappointing experience with the Air Conditioning Company. During an installation they caused significant damage (above £10,000) by cracking a skylight. I noticed this damage 3 days after their work was finished as the workers had placed a BBQ covering the damage. I tried to review CCTV footage but the workers had covered the CCTV camera for the duration of the work. When the CCTV camera was uncovered, it showed a metal ladder placed directly on the glass with no protection and the workers then putting a large BBQ directly over the damage, one could ask if this was to hide it? The workers were working standing on the skylight for several days. It would seem reasonable that if the damage was pre-existing, the company’s employees would have mentioned it not least due to concerns about working while standing on a cracked skylight. Initially the company confirmed in writing to me that one their contractors noticed the damage and the company also promised to cover the cost of replacement. However, six months later nothing has happened. Indeed the owner of the company has gotten involved and has refused to honor their initial agreement. In April, months after my complaint the company demanded payment of the second half of the balance for the work (c.£3,000) for the first time since my complaint and threatened legal action. As an individual I don’t have the time or resources to defend myself against an aggressive company in court so I paid promptly and was then horrified that the company demanded interest on top and have sued me to try force me to pay this. This is despite their own admission that it has taken them so long to deal with my complaint as one of their staff was on sick leave. I think it’s important that everyone understands the tactics this company employs so they can make an educated decision before using them.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 09/04/2024 , work completed 09/11/2023
The trader replied (on 15/04/2024)
This complaint concerns the second of two installations, months apart. No issues were raised with either installation at the time. The issue specifically involves a tiny glass walking platform (1100cm x 1800 cm) reported shattered three days post the second installation, with repairs quoted at £10.4K. Which? has reviewed the full email chain, where a CCTV supposedly proving our responsibility was mentioned. Despite four separate requests to the clients to supply the footage they confirmed viewing, they will not send it. Now they claim the footage is lost (19/4/24). We've extended every opportunity to demonstrate our liability, but their refusal to share the evidence has hampered resolution efforts. Furthermore, the clients withheld over £3K for 5 months, settling only when faced with legal action. This underscores the “complex" nature of this matter. Inconsistencies and 'economical' truth-telling cast serious doubts on their claim. Accusations of our family business being aggressive are also inconsistent with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from 97% of over 900+ online reviews. If we believed we were liable, we would have simply directed our insurers to settle; however, we've advised them against paying the claim, reflecting our strong disbelief in the allegations.
All that glitters is not gold
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As a qualified building surveyor (retired) with over thirty years of residential property experience, I believe that I am qualified to offer a credible opinion. Whilst I am acutely aware that the customer is not always right, rarely have I experienced a business with such a focus on £revenue and an apparently relentless thirst to ‘always be right’. Buying from a small family business (29 employees on last HMRC filing), can present considerable consumer risk. Whilst the sales department use 'the family' to project a caring profile, the reality can be that the consumer has no meaningful way to escalate a complaint beyond ‘the family’. Unfortunately in my circumstance, the veneer of slick selling and glossy vans soon wore thin after placing my £21,500 order. I then met ‘the family’ in a different light. After installation, In my opinion, routine maintenance was eye-wateringly expensive and poor value. My alarm bell rings when a business writes to offer services whilst highlighting, and in my opinion, weaponising against a perceived benefit of having a 10 Year Warranty. ‘If you don't have the service, your warranty will be void’ all sounds like 24 carat gold hand-cuffs to me. In response to the passive-aggressive dialogue around the warranty, I was curious enough to obtain an expert opinion… “So many get-out holes, It’s a Swiss cheese!".. he stated. I decided that the real value of the warranty offered to me was worth far less than the high cost of their services.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 15/03/2024 , work completed 01/11/2019
The trader replied (on 25/03/2024)
Sometimes, a review reveals much more about the reviewer than the company being reviewed. Five years ago, we installed six units at your property, and you were delighted with the work. We offered our exclusive 10-year warranty with the provision that they are annually serviced. You intentionally, on your own admission, "skipped" the first three years of servicing, and you are displeased to have invalidated both the manufacturer's warranty and ours. The rest of your "complaints" have been "engineered" to suit the narrative of a poor review. Thank you for allowing us to unveil the very crux of your complaint. We hope readers might prefer to judge us on our nearly 900 reviews (as of 25th March '24) on this and various other review platforms.
Efficient service, nice workmen, very tidy
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We had three air conditioning units installed in our house, one in each bedroom. It was a little while (a few weeks) before a survey could be done for the installation, but communication was always good. Once the survey was done on a site visit (and I had also visited their showroom) a date was quickly fixed for the installation. Malcolm Roberts, who I dealt with, was courteous and helpful, as was everyone on the team, and they were good at explaining what the units could do and what was entailed. When Callum and his team arrived to do the installation, it took the time expected, they were quiet and efficient and considering the nature of the work being done (drilling through walls, etc) very neat — leaving things extremely tidy every day. I had a few quotes given for this work; The Air Conditioning Company cost a little more but I had a good feeling about them and I am extremely happy with the service they provided, and the units. Great to have a cool house!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 08/09/2023 , work completed 07/09/2023
Excellent Installation
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A big project, which came in at quote and in the estimated time slot despite us making it more difficult for them with what must have been a really annoying request to change things mid-way through. Callum and Aaron were superb- and were really good with the dog too, and the end result is great. Would highly recommend.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 18/03/2022 , work completed 18/03/2022
Second install, same quality of service.
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I had my second AC unit installed this week by AirConCo in a new garden room. The first was installed in my loft 3 years ago, so a repeat customer tells its own story re on-going support/maintenance. The install team was courteous, considerate of Covid and made sure I was another happy customer. I found cheaper options but was happy to choose quality/service over price.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 20/08/2021 , work completed 18/08/2021
Nice people, disapointing work quality.
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Off the bat I was impressed with how professional and polite the team was. I still like them, so I'm a bit sad to give negative feedback. The installation was, by the Air Conditioning Company's own admission, poorly done. 1. The electrics were installed incorrectly and tripped the fuse board, requiring repair. Thankfully was quickly done. 2. The holes drilled into the wall were not sealed properly, resulting in moderate water damage to an interior wall. Once the fault was identified, it was quickly repaired. 3. The electrical system was cross-wired with the pumping system. I don't understand the full nature of the fault, but I cannot turn off any individual unit without all five failing. There was initially a quick fix, but now am waiting 2 weeks without follow-up repair for a faulty part. I was pretty happy to refer them to my neighbours, but since installation in March, I haven't gone two weeks without some issue or repair. Overall I think it's still a good company, but it's disappointing.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 20/08/2021 , work completed 30/03/2021
Great installation
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Pjotr and Stef were tidy, friendly and helpful. They did a great job of our air conditioning installation and I would happily recommend them.
John in Greater London Posted on 05/07/2021 , work completed 05/07/2021
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Wanted a just a single air-conditioning unit fitted in our bedroom. Contacted the company who were friendly and helpful. They sent a surveyor who turned up at the appointed time and seemed knowledgeable and was very helpful. Unit fitted on the appointed day with everything progressing very smoothly and the fitters were both friendly and very tidy. Overall I was extremely pleased with the service.
Customer in Surrey Posted on 24/04/2021 , work completed 23/12/2020