Help me find an Air Conditioning unit for our loft conversion :)

iMacMart · 18 Jun 2017 at 13:12

Hi Guys

We had the work done at the end of last year but this heat has reminded me we need to purchase it sharpish as the kids bedrooms are upstairs.....(We have some large fans up there currently to move the air around)

As we have Velux up there I can't seem to find anything suitable to vent to so looking to see if there are self condensing units about?

Space wise its about 7m long and 3m in width containing a small dorma, my office and a larger room for my sons...

We could go all out and have a static fitted with a unit outside but for a few days of the year I can't warrant the cost..

Anyone purchased a good unit or can recommend which to look for or avoid would be helpful

Thanks All!!

iMacMart · 18 Jun 2017 at 13:50

Just found this online, looks like a good unit?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/mobile-air-conditioner/8667k

iMacMart · 18 Jun 2017 at 19:58

a1ex2001 said:
Do you have large velux windows? These are a massive problem for heating loft conversion it is certainly worth looking a velux awning blinds these are external and reduce the solar gain massively. They are cheaper than air-con and have no running costs and will save you money even if you go air-con as it won't need to work so hard!

We had the sliding Velux blinds install at the same time but might look further into this option..

Tom_ed1987 said:
Are you handy at DIY? I'd look to self install a pre charged split AC system; can be had for around £500.

I'm not but a few friend are

silverblack said:
Cheapish one at Maplin ATM http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/portable-air-con-a71wy

Thanks for that

Will update this thread when I make a decision, however I'm not looking to spend anywhere upwards of £300 as we only get top heat for a few days a year.... but I might look to vent externally though

iMacMart · 18 Jun 2017 at 22:04

a1ex2001 said:
Int

Internsl blinds don't do a lot the heat is already in! The exterior awning blinds stop the heat from ever getting in. Go into your loft when the sun is on the windows close the blinds and feel the difference in radiated heat if you stand close the the window or close to a section of roof!

No I understand that, it's toasty when the sun's out