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Air Conditioning, Fully Installed From £1,700. No VAT.

Keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter with a professionally installed air conditioning system — installed by a refrigerant-circuit specialist, across Orpington, Bromley and Kent.

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F-Gas & REFCOM Registered
ASHP Level 3 Qualified
Fully Insured
New Service
Single-split system, supplied & installed
From£1,700No VAT

One wall-mounted indoor unit and one outdoor unit — cools in summer, heats in winter. Perfect for a bedroom, living room, home office or conservatory.

  • Free home survey & fixed written quote
  • Quality units — Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Bosch
  • Reverse-cycle heating included
  • Fixed written quote before any work starts
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Smith EcoFlow installs home and commercial air conditioning across Orpington, Bromley, Sevenoaks and South East London. A single-split system starts from £1,700 supplied and fully installed, with no VAT to add. Multi-room systems start from £3,500 and are quoted individually after a free survey. Every installation is quoted in writing after that survey, with a fixed price agreed before work begins. Gary Smith is F-Gas qualified and carries £2 million public liability insurance. Existing air conditioning is serviced from £120. Book a free survey on 07717 846247.

Qualified, registered and insured

  • REFCOM logoREFCOM registeredCertificate REF1026174
  • City & GuildsLevel 2 plumbing
  • LCL AwardsF-gas and ASHP Level 3
  • CIPHE logoCIPHE memberChartered institute
  • F-gas certifiedRefrigerant handling
  • ASHP Level 3Air source heat pumps
  • G3 unventedHot water cylinders
  • WRAS Water RegulationsQualified installer
  • £2m insuredPublic liability
What's Included

What Does £1,700 Include?

Honest, transparent pricing — here's exactly what you get for the single-split installation price, with no hidden extras.

Single-Split System
From£1,700No VAT

A complete single-room air conditioning system, supplied and fully installed.

  • One wall-mounted indoor unit (up to 2.5kW)
  • One matching outdoor condenser unit
  • Standard back-to-back installation
  • Wall bracket, pipework & condensate drain
  • Full commissioning & handover
  • Reverse-cycle heating & cooling

Fixed, Fair & Fully Explained

The £1,700 price covers a single-split system: one indoor wall unit sized for a typical room — a bedroom, home office, living room or conservatory — paired with one outdoor unit, installed back-to-back with the pipework kept neat and tidy.

Every installation includes the wall bracket, refrigerant pipework, condensate drainage, full commissioning and a proper handover so you know exactly how to use your new system. The final price is confirmed in your free survey and fixed in writing before any work begins — so there are never any surprises.

And there's no VAT to add. I'm not VAT-registered, so the price I quote is the full price — nothing added on top, on a proper invoice.

Larger homes & multiple rooms: Need cooling in more than one room? Multi-room and multi-split systems start from £3,500 — typically £3,500 to £10,000+ depending on how many rooms you're doing. I'll assess your home and confirm a fixed written price at your free survey.

Why Book Ahead

Why Book Your Installation Now?

Booking your free survey today puts you first in the queue and locks in your price ready for installation.

Lock In Your Slot

Book your survey now and get a fixed written price, held to installation — before the summer rush.

Free Survey & Fixed Quote

Get a proper home survey and a fixed written quote today — completely free and with no obligation. Know exactly what your installation will cost, well in advance.

Ready Before Summer

Beat next year's heatwave. Booking now means your air conditioning is installed and running long before the hot weather returns — no scrambling when demand peaks.

AC Units Are Heat Pumps

I service Air Source Heat Pumps for a living — so your air conditioning is installed by someone who works on refrigerant-circuit systems every single week.

Why Choose Smith EcoFlow

Installed by a Genuine Refrigerant Specialist

Here's something most people don't realise: an air conditioning unit is a heat pump. It uses the same refrigerant-circuit technology to move heat in or out of your home.

I service and repair Air Source Heat Pumps — Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Vaillant and more — as a core part of my business. That means your air conditioning won't be fitted by a general electrician doing AC as a sideline, but by an engineer who understands refrigerant systems inside out and works on them week in, week out.

And because a modern AC unit is a reverse-cycle heat pump, it doesn't just cool — it heats your room efficiently in winter too. One neat system, comfortable all year round, installed properly by someone who knows exactly how these systems work.

How It Works

How One Unit Cools and Heats

Inside every split system is a sealed refrigerant circuit. Switch between the two modes to see what changes.

One unit, two directions
How one air conditioning unit both cools and heatsA split system has an indoor coil and an outdoor unit with a compressor, reversing valve, expansion valve and outdoor coil, joined by two refrigerant pipes through the wall. In cooling mode the indoor coil runs cold and takes heat out of the room, and the outdoor coil runs hot and releases it outside. In heating mode the reversing valve sends the flow the other way, so the indoor coil runs hot and heats the room while the outdoor coil runs cold and draws heat from the outside air.Outside wallIndoorsOutdoorsRoom airOutside airCompressorand reversing valveExpansion valvepressure dropsIndoor coilOutdoor coilruns coldruns hotruns hotruns cold
Cooling. The indoor coil runs cold and soaks up heat from the room air. The compressor pumps that heat outside, where the hot outdoor coil gives it off.Heating. The reversing valve swaps the direction of flow. Now the indoor coil runs hot and warms the room, while the outdoor coil runs cold and draws heat in from the outside air, even on a cold day.
  • Hot, high-pressure refrigerant
  • Cold, low-pressure refrigerant
  • Heat moving
Air conditioning moves heat rather than making it. The same sealed refrigerant circuit runs one way in summer and the other way in winter, which is why a modern split system is also a small air-to-air heat pump.
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Cooling: the compressor sends hot, high-pressure refrigerant to the outdoor coil, which gives the heat off to the outside air. The refrigerant then passes through the expansion valve, where its pressure and temperature drop, and travels through the liquid pipe to the indoor coil. The cold indoor coil absorbs heat from the room air, and the refrigerant returns through the gas pipe to the compressor.

Heating: the reversing valve sends the hot refrigerant to the indoor coil instead, so the room is warmed. After the expansion valve the refrigerant is cold, so the outdoor coil can absorb heat from the outside air, and the cycle repeats.
Heat out for each 1 kW in
Heat delivered for each kilowatt of electricityExample on a mild day: air conditioning on heating turns 1 kW of electricity plus about 2.5 kW of heat taken from the outside air into about 3.5 kW of heat in the room. A plug-in electric heater turns 1 kW of electricity into 1 kW of heat.0 kW1234 kWAir conditioning on heatingheat out1 kW of electricity2.5 kW of heat taken from the outside air1 kW+ 2.5 kW from outside air3.5 kWPlug-in electric heater1 kW of electricity1 kW1 kW
  • Electricity you pay for
  • Heat taken from the outside air
A typical modern unit gives around 3 to 4 kW of heat for every 1 kW of electricity on a mild day; the example shows 3.5. A plug-in heater can never give more than it uses. Efficiency falls as it gets colder outside.
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Two bars compare the heat delivered into a room. Air conditioning on heating: 1 kW of electricity plus about 2.5 kW of heat taken from the outside air gives about 3.5 kW of heat. Plug-in electric heater: 1 kW of electricity gives 1 kW of heat. The figures are a typical example for a mild day, not a guarantee for a particular unit.
Qualified & Insured

Properly Qualified for the Work

Air conditioning involves refrigerant, electrics and water. Here's what I hold — and I'm happy to show you any certificate before work starts.

F-Gas Qualified & REFCOM RegisteredRequired by law to handle refrigerant in air conditioning systems. Company certificate REF1026174
ASHP Level 3 QualifiedAir Source Heat Pump Level 3 — the same refrigerant-circuit technology
City & Guilds Level 2 PlumbingFully qualified plumber
G3 Unvented SystemsUnvented hot water cylinders, legally required qualification
WRAS Water RegulationsWater Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations compliant
CIPHE MemberChartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering

£2 million public liability insurance — certificate available on request.

Quality Brands

The Brands I Install

I fit air conditioning from all the leading manufacturers — and I'll recommend the right unit for your room, your needs and your budget.

Daikin
Mitsubishi Electric
Bosch
Panasonic
LG
Samsung
Toshiba
Fujitsu

Not sure which brand is right for you? That's exactly what your free survey is for — I'll guide you through the options.

Available Right Now

Already Have Air Conditioning? I Can Service It Now

If you've already got air conditioning at home, I can service it right now — keeping it running cleanly, efficiently and reliably before the summer heat really kicks in.

Filter clean or replacement
Indoor & outdoor coil clean
Condensate drain check & clear
Electrical & controls check

A clean, well-maintained unit runs more efficiently and lasts longer.

AC Servicing from £120
How It Works

From Enquiry to Cool Comfort

A simple, transparent process — with no pressure and no obligation at any stage.

1

Free Survey

I visit your home, assess the room, discuss your needs and recommend the right system — all free and with no obligation.

2

Fixed Quote

You get a clear, fixed written quote with no VAT and no hidden extras. Book in and your installation date is reserved.

3

Installation

Once your survey's done and the quote's agreed, I install your system neatly and professionally — usually in a single day for a single-split.

4

Handover

I commission the system, show you exactly how to use it, and I'm on hand for annual servicing to keep it running perfectly.

Common Questions

Air Conditioning FAQs

Everything you need to know about home air conditioning installation with Smith EcoFlow.

I'm taking bookings now. Free surveys and fixed written quotes are available today, and booking early secures your preferred installation date.
A single-split system — one indoor wall unit and one outdoor unit — starts from £1,700 with no VAT, supplied and installed. The exact price depends on your room, the unit you choose and the installation itself, all confirmed in your free survey and fixed in writing before any work begins.
Yes. Modern air conditioning units are reverse-cycle heat pumps — they cool in summer and heat efficiently in winter. So a single system keeps your room comfortable all year round, and can be a cost-effective way to heat a room too.
Whether an installation needs planning permission depends on the property, its use, where the outdoor unit is sited, the applicable standards and any local restrictions such as conservation areas or listed status. Many straightforward domestic single-split installations fall under permitted development, but that is not automatic. I check the position for your specific address at survey, and refer uncertain cases to the local authority. I'll confirm the position for your specific property during the free survey so you're clear before anything is booked.
I install all the main manufacturer brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Toshiba and Fujitsu. As a heat pump specialist I know these systems well, and I'll recommend the best unit for your room and budget as part of your free survey.
A single-split system is typically installed in a single day. I keep the work tidy, protect your home while I'm working, and clean up fully afterwards — then commission the system and show you how everything works before I leave.

Book Your Free Air Conditioning Survey

Get a free home survey and a fixed, no-VAT written quote today — and secure your preferred installation date.

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AC Installation — Local Areas

Dedicated pages for the areas I cover most.

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Air Conditioning We Have Installed & Serviced

Real installations and services, photographed on site.

Wall-mounted air conditioning unit installed and running
Wall-mounted split running at 22°C after commissioning
What the Price Covers

What a Standard Installation Includes

The £1,700 starting price is a “from” price for a standard single-split installation. That means: one indoor wall unit and its matched outdoor unit, a back-to-back or short pipe run, the outdoor unit ground-mounted or on standard wall brackets at accessible height, connection to an existing suitable power supply, condensate drainage, and sealing and making good around the pipe entry.

What changes the price: longer or more complex pipe runs, working at height or where access equipment is needed, flat-roof or bracket mounting above normal reach, electrical supply work beyond a straightforward connection, difficult wall construction, and multiple rooms.

Electrical work. Connection to an existing suitable supply is included. If a new circuit, consumer unit work or certification is needed, that is identified at survey and quoted separately.

Warranty. I register your manufacturer warranty on completion using the commissioning details. Warranty eligibility depends on the manufacturer’s own terms, which normally require documented annual servicing. My own workmanship guarantee is 12 months, stated in writing on your invoice.

Single-split or multi-split
Single-split system compared with a multi-split systemA single-split has one indoor unit connected to one outdoor unit. A multi-split has one outdoor unit connected to several indoor units on a shared circuit.Single-splitone complete systemIndoor unitOutdoor unitrefrigerant pipeworkOne room, on its own refrigerant circuitMulti-splitsurveyed and quoted separatelyRoom 1Room 2Room 3sharedOne outdoor unit
The difference between a single-split and a multi-split. A single-split serves one room from its own outdoor unit; a multi-split runs several indoor units from one outdoor unit on a shared circuit.
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At the top, a single-split system: one indoor unit joined by refrigerant pipework to one outdoor unit. That is a single-split: one room, one dedicated refrigerant circuit. Below it, a multi-split system: one outdoor unit serving three indoor units through a shared refrigerant circuit. Because the circuit is shared, multi-split and VRF systems are designed, installed and serviced differently, and are always surveyed and quoted individually.