Coping in a Heatwave: Is Now the Time to Finally Get Air Conditioning?
Coping in a Heatwave: Is Now the Time to Finally Get Air Conditioning?
It’s official — Leicester is baking. With temperatures soaring past 28°C this week, many of us are finding sleep harder, fans less effective, and that one shaded room suddenly becoming the only place we can think straight.
At Heat Leicester, we’ve seen a rise in air conditioning enquiries — but not just for luxury or summer comfort. More and more people are choosing AC as a practical way to:
- Sleep properly in upstairs bedrooms
- Cool a loft office or garden studio
- Keep elderly or vulnerable family members safe
- Heat key rooms in winter (yes — AC units can heat!)
“Isn’t it expensive to run?”
Not really. A typical single-room system (like a 2.7 kW Clivet unit) costs around 6–8p per hour to run — less than a kettle. It’s also much cheaper to heat that room in winter than switching on the whole central heating system.
What We’re Installing Right Now
Most people start with:
- A wall-mounted unit in the main bedroom
- Wi-Fi control so it cools the room before bedtime
- Back-to-back installation (quickest and cleanest)
We install both Clivet and Worcester Bosch systems — quiet, efficient, and stylish. And yes, 0% finance is available.
Not Just for Summer
Every unit we install heats as well as cools. Many customers end up using it for 8–10 months of the year — especially in loft conversions, garden offices or bedrooms that get stuffy fast.
Want to Know the Cost?
Use our Instant Quote Tool to get a quick, no-pressure idea of the price — or give us a call. We’re here if you need us.
Stay cool, Leicester — and if you’re melting, we’re ready to help.
– The Heat Customer Care Team
