Heatwaves in the UK have driven a spike in enquiries for air conditioning, with demand concentrated in bedrooms. When temperatures climb toward extreme levels, sleeping in very hot conditions makes air conditioning feel less like a luxury. Portable units and permanent systems are considered for homes with poor insulation and south-facing rooms that overheat. Cost is a major deterrent, especially when cooler nights later make people feel too cold. Despite this, renewed summer heat prompts reconsideration of air conditioning as a practical option for maintaining indoor comfort during a limited period of sustained warmth.
"“We had a huge spike in enquiries during last year's heatwaves, especially when temperatures started creeping towards 40C in parts of the UK, and we expect this year to be the same. The bedroom is probably the biggest area of demand for us,” he explains. “Once people go through a few nights trying to sleep in 30C heat, installing air conditioning suddenly starts to feel a lot less like a luxury.”"
"“When it does get ridiculously hot in the summer, air conditioning is phenomenally”"
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