No-fluff guides to air conditioning in Ireland. Costs, sizing, planning permission, heat pump comparisons, and plug-in unit picks. Written for Irish homes, with Irish prices and Irish regulations.
Honest 2026 breakdown of AC costs: portable units, single split, multi-split, ducted, hidden costs, and what a fair quote should include.
ComparisonSame technology, very different financial picture. When AC is the right call, when a heat pump is, and how the SEAI grant changes the maths.
SizingHow to size an AC unit for an Irish home: BTU rule of thumb, adjustments for insulation and glazing, room-by-room examples.
RegulationsWhen you need permission, when you don't, and the edge cases that catch people out: apartments, protected structures, and commercial premises.
OverheatingAirtight homes trap heat by design. Why one in ten Irish homes now overheats, what doesn't help (fans, mostly), and the fixes in order of cost.
Home valueNo Irish study proves a % uplift, so we won't claim one. What US and UK data shows, why BER is the proven value channel, and the spec choice that matters for resale.
ServicingAnnual servicing runs €80 to €150 per unit. What a proper service includes, common repair costs, what you can safely do yourself, and the warranty catch.
New buildsBuilding a house? Cooling planned at design stage costs less and looks better. What to decide, when to decide it, and how to coordinate with your builder.
Product picksDecision hub for install vs plug-in: recommended brands (Mitsubishi, Daikin, Panasonic, LG, Hisense), portable picks, and the window-kit accessories you'll need.
Product picksThree honest picks at three price points for people who don't want an installer. Plus a BTU sizing table and answers to the common questions.
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