Air Conditioning Blog

Our air conditioning blog provides clear, practical guidance to help homeowners and businesses understand their systems, identify common issues and make informed decisions about installation, servicing and maintenance. With decades of hands-on experience across Bristol and the South West, our engineers share insights based on real-world projects and the latest industry developments.

Here you’ll find articles covering new technologies, efficiency advice, troubleshooting tips and guidance on choosing the right system for your property. Whether you want to learn how to spot a leak, understand maintenance schedules or explore the benefits of modern heat pump systems, our blog is designed to give you reliable, easy-to-understand information.

We regularly update our blog with new content for both residential and commercial clients. Browse the posts below to stay informed, improve your system’s performance and get practical tips from the Controlled Climate team. For specific questions about your system or our services, get in touch.

5 Things You Should Never Do to Your Air Conditioning Unit
5 Things You Should Never Do to Your Air Conditioning Unit

You must know that the air conditioner units need regular maintenance to remain functional all the time. Here are some things that you should never do to your AC unit.

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Can My Air Conditioner Be Environmentally Friendly?

In this recent blog post, air conditioning and the possible environmental impacts it’s had are discussed as well as the negative impacts that can happen with health.

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Will My Air Conditioner Reduce Humidity?

If your home is excessively humid, this blog tells you how an air conditioner can help. Excessive humidity in a house can have a major impact on the structural integrity and safety of residents inside.

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Benefits of an Air Conditioning Unit in Your Home

Air conditioning units can offer a number of benefits to your home, including, but not limited to: lowering the risk of asthma attacks, providing more security for your property, improving exercise during hot months, and making it easier to sleep at night.

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Do I Really Need an Air Conditioning Unit in the UK?

Let’s talk about why you should invest in a heating and air conditioning unit for your home, even if you live in the UK. The first reason given is that UK summers are becoming hotter each year.

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Can Air Conditioning Really Help to Relieve My Allergy Symptoms?

In this blog post, we explore how an air conditioning unit can help soothe the symptoms of allergies. ACs remove irritants from the air and clean them via filters; controlling humidity levels is one way to combat the negative consequences of moulds and fungi.

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What Goes Into an Air Conditioning Survey?

If you’re looking for information on an energy survey, here’s a blog post to help. Several important things go into this type of survey: cost efficiency and building safety reviews, which ensure there are no risks when it comes to health and human well-being.

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How to Choose the Best Air Conditioner for Your Home or Office

This blog post provides advice on how to choose air conditioning units based on what features are most appropriate for you and your household. Decide whether or not to invest in an energy-efficient unit that will save space, money, and the environment!

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3 Reasons Why You Should Service Your Air Conditioner

This blog aims to provide you with three reasons why you should service your air conditioning unit at least once a year. Though your unit may be in good shape, adding regular maintenance will ensure that it remains running smoothly and efficiently without unwanted surprises.