In the past air conditioning was thought of as an extravagant luxury, but with rising summer temperatures air conditioning is becoming commonplace in our cars, workplaces and leisure facilities, most of us are realising that it is rapidly becoming a necessity at home as well.

It’s also surprisingly cost-effective to install and economical to run – domestic installations usually only attract 5% VAT. And don’t forget, most domestic air conditioning systems can provide energy-efficient heating in the winter as well as cooling in the summer.