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Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Installation

Air-to-air heat pumps that heat as well as cool, installed by our own team.

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Comfort in Every Room, All Year Round

Electrical Exchange, covering the south coast, install air-to-air heat pump systems - providing heating and cooling from a single unit, plus ongoing aftercare once it's in. We fit air conditioning around Dorset, including air-to-air systems for Poole homes, air conditioning for Christchurch homes and cooling for clifftop Highcliffe houses.

As more homeowners look for a smarter, more efficient way to heat and cool their homes, we design each system around how you actually use your rooms, not a one-size-fits-all setup.

We're with you from initial consultation through to ongoing support. That means understanding your specific heating and cooling needs first, then building a system around your home - not fitting your home around a standard package.

Every project starts with a free on-site consultation, so we can assess your property and give you an accurate, no-obligation quote before any work begins.

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A Bosch Climate 3200i indoor unit on a living-room wall
Image: Bosch
The Smarter Way To Heat & Cool

Why Air-to-Air Beats Traditional Heating

Unlike a traditional boiler and radiator setup, an air-to-air system delivers heat directly through the air rather than radiating it slowly from water-filled radiators. That means instant heat in winter and instant cooling in summer, with no waiting around for rooms to warm up or cool down.

Each room or zone is controlled independently, so you can cool a bedroom to the right temperature for sleeping in summer, keep a room comfortable for pets while you're out during the day, or take the chill off a lounge in winter, without heating or cooling the rest of the house.

If you already have solar panels or battery storage installed with us, we'll design your system to make the most of it - running heating and cooling from your own generation at no ongoing cost, provided you've got enough capacity.

A Daikin Perfera indoor unit above a window seat
Image: Daikin
Key System Components

What Your System Is Made Of

An air-to-air heat pump system is made up of a small number of key components, each playing a specific role in getting heating and cooling into your home efficiently.

The outdoor unit sits outside the property and transfers heat in or out as needed. Refrigerant piping connects this to one or more indoor units, each installed in the room or zone it serves. A thermostat or zone controller then gives you precise, room-by-room control over temperature.

Diagram showing indoor and outdoor air conditioning unit components
The Installation Process

Steps in the air conditioning installation process

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  1. DAY 1 1

    Free On-Site Consultation

    We visit your property for a free, no-obligation assessment - checking room sizes, layout and existing setup to determine the optimal system for your home.

  2. WITHIN 48 HRS 2

    System Design & Sizing

    We design your system based on your heating and cooling needs, room layout and budget, ensuring each unit is correctly sized for efficient performance.

  3. 1-2 DAYS 3

    Professional Installation

    Our F-Gas REFCOM certified team installs the outdoor and indoor units, refrigerant piping and controls, converting your home into a fully controllable comfort system.

  4. ONGOING 4

    Testing, Sign-Off & Handover

    The system is tested, commissioned and certified. You receive a full handover pack so you can start enjoying year-round comfort straight away.

Recent Work

Recent Air Conditioning Installations

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  • Daikin air conditioningA Daikin wall-mounted indoor unit.Southampton
  • Bosch air conditioningTwo Bosch outdoor units on wall brackets.Dorset
  • Daikin outdoor unit, SouthamptonThe outdoor side of a Daikin multi-split.Southampton

Makes we fit include Daikin air conditioning and Bosch Climate air conditioning.

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What our customers say

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Solar & air conditioning

While up on the roof, they noticed several cracked tiles and immediately pointed them out to me, suggesting I get them fixed while the scaffolding was already set up. Rather than rushing to finish their own job, they kindly put their work on hold so I could get the roof repaired. … Finding a trade company with this degree of honesty, integrity, and punctuality is rare.

HolliGoogle review
Air conditioning wiring

Adam from Electrical Exchange came and wired in my Air Conditioning unit. Very friendly and informative from start to finish. … He even chatted me through my existing solar and battery set up where I had a few unrelated questions too.

Andrew P.Google review
Sub-board for air con

Installed a sub-board for an air con unit I was installing…Prompt & polite, works clean & tidy.. highly recommend Adam and his team

Mark C.Google review
EV charger

…although Adam’s quote wasn’t the cheapest, he took the time to explain the hidden complexities in my setup and his reasoning made complete sense. … The system has been running flawlessly since March, proving he was absolutely right.

Adi C.Google review
Rewire & lighting

We have multiple jobs and works completed by Adam and the team and could not be happier with the work conducted, this has included a rewire of our property and most recently new lights fitted to the entrance of our house set on a PIR brilliant work and to a very high standard.

Jon K.Google review
EV charger

I had good conversations with Adam beforehand and he suggested the best approach, he handled the required paperwork with the DNO. … he was able to have the wire come right out of the wall into the back of the charger, making it look incredibly neat.

Matthew G.Google review
Consumer unit & rewiring

Installed new consumer unit in old house and corrected many faults worked tirelessly for 4 days straight rewiring where necessary, changing sockets earthing system.

Michelle B.Google review
Solar panels & battery

…it's great to not see the smart meter going up every day and getting money back for generated electricity that we've not used It's a win win delighted customers 😊

James O.Google review
Solar, battery & iBoost

Adam took the time to understand our needs and provide us with a tailored solar solution that comprised of Roof Panels, Hybrid Inverter, Battery Storage and a solar IBoost. … The whole process was surprisingly smooth and completed in two days.

John B.Google review
Fast Amps EV charger

Adam and Peter have done a wonderful installation on my FastAmps EVCharger From the moment I contacted Adam about the job to completion it was approached in the most professional and efficient manner.

Gloria B.Google review
Fast Amps EV charger

I recently had the latest generation of the Fastamp Alpha 7 home EV charger installed by Adam and his team from Electrical Exchange and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.

Brian C.Google review
Garden lighting

Full garden lighting project was completed by Electrical Exchange. Installation of armoured cable, outdoor sockets, down lights, up lights, tree lights and rope lighting around patio. … I would call Adam a perfectionist with his neat and tidy workmanship.

Adam P.Google review
EV charger & consumer unit

Installed my EV charger and replaced the consumer unit to a very high standard. Professional, tidy, punctual, and took the time to explain everything clearly.

Mihai C.Google review
Fast Amps EV charger

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Shane M.Google review
Electrical work

Adam from Electrical Exchange was punctual, professional and completed our electrical work to a high standard. He was friendly and explained everything clearly and he left everything clean and tidy.

Jane B.Google review
EV charger

…The whole process was clearly explained, they put a mat down when working indoors and left with everything looking great.

Parsa M.Google review
Electrical work

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Sharon D.Google review
EV charger

Adam, was very helpful and really supportive in installing my charger by providing relevant advice and guidance throughout the whole process.

Duncan O.Google review

Adam and his team were great. He was on time, tidy and did the job well. There was a problem (not of his making) that he persisted with and managed to solve.

Nick P.Google review

Great company and excellent service from Adam

John B.Google review

5 Star service good prices and efficient working practises

Clive T.Google review
EV charger & eddi

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David R.Google review

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Kahira D.Google review
Help & Answers

Air Conditioning: What To Know

A starting point - get in touch if your question isn't answered here. See every answer

We cover Dorset and the South Coast from our Christchurch base - get in touch and we'll confirm timing based on your location as part of your free survey.

Most domestic air conditioning installations fall under permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas are the main exceptions - we'll flag it during your survey if it applies to you.

Yes - we design systems from a single room up to whole-house, multi-zone setups,

It depends on the number of rooms/zones, your property layout, and the units specified. After a free home survey, we give you a detailed, fixed quote - no hidden extras and no pressure to sign on the spot.

Modern indoor units run very quietly, and outdoor units are positioned and sized during your survey to keep noise to a minimum for you and your neighbours.

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