Installing Air Conditioning at Home in the UK
- Cold Control
- Oct 28, 2025
- 3 min read
Year-Round Comfort with Daikin Stylish
After many years working overseas, our client had become used to the comfort and convenience that air conditioning brings to everyday life. When they retired and returned home to the UK, they quickly realised how much they missed the ability to keep their home perfectly cool in summer and comfortably warm in winter.
Looking for a reliable solution, they reached out to us at Cold Control - on the recommendation of a previous customer who had been delighted with their own residential installation.
Understanding the Client’s Needs
The client wanted a modern, energy-efficient air conditioning system that could handle both heating and cooling with ease. Having lived abroad, they were familiar with the benefits of inverter-driven systems and requested something stylish, quiet and smart, a solution that would enhance their home rather than intrude on it.
After discussing their requirements, we recommended the Daikin Stylish units. It’s one of the most advanced residential systems available in the UK, combining award-winning design with powerful performance and smart control options.
Why We Chose the Daikin Stylish
The Daikin Stylish is more than just an indoor unit, it’s a carefully engineered piece of technology designed for both comfort and efficiency. Some of its standout features include:
Inverter Technology: Automatically adjusts compressor speed to maintain a stable temperature, reducing energy consumption compared to traditional on/off systems.
Seasonal Efficiency Ratings Up to A+++: Delivers top-tier energy performance for both cooling and heating, lowering running costs throughout the year.
Intelligent Thermal Sensors: Measure surface and air temperatures to optimise airflow and distribution in the room.
Quiet Operation: Noise levels as low as 19 dBA make it one of the quietest wall-mounted units on the market.
Stylish Design: Most compact Daikin design. Available in a range of finishes (white, silver, and black), helping it blend seamlessly into contemporary interiors.
Smart Control: Integration with Daikin Onecta App allowing full control from a smartphone or by voice.
For this project, the system included five Daikin Stylish indoor units linked to one outdoor multi-split unit, providing full control over each zone within the property.
Overcoming Installation Challenges
The property itself was a three-storey home, which introduced some technical challenges, particularly with pipework routing and access for the outdoor condenser unit.
To ensure a safe and efficient installation, our team used a mobile scaffolding tower to work at height, giving us stable access to upper levels while maintaining safety standards. We also planned pipe routes carefully to minimise visible trunking and preserve the home’s clean aesthetic.
Despite the complexity, the installation was completed on schedule, with minimal disruption to the homeowner.
Energy Efficiency and Year-Round Savings
Modern air conditioning systems don’t just cool your home, they act as efficient heat pumps, transferring heat from the outside air even when it’s cold outside. This means they can provide reliable, low-cost heating during winter months.
Compared to electric heaters or older central heating systems, a heat pump-based air conditioner can reduce energy use by up to 40%, depending on the property and insulation levels. Because the same system handles both heating and cooling, it’s an excellent long-term investment for comfort and sustainability.
Daikin’s inverter compressors and advanced refrigerant management also mean less environmental impact and more stable temperatures - no more sudden blasts of hot or cold air, just consistent, efficient comfort.
The Result
Once installed, the client was thrilled with the transformation. Each room now maintains a comfortable, consistent temperature year-round, and the smart controls make it easy to adjust settings from anywhere.
The Daikin Stylish units fit discreetly within the home’s décor and operate so quietly that you barely notice them running.
Installing Air Conditioning at Home in the UK
As temperatures in the UK become increasingly unpredictable, more homeowners are seeing the value in installing air conditioning at home. Modern systems like Daikin’s not only keep your space cool during heatwaves but also provide efficient, controllable heating through the colder months - all from a single, stylish solution.
If you’re considering a residential air conditioning installation for your home, Cold Control can design and fit a bespoke system tailored to your property. Whether you want discreet wall-mounted units, multi-split systems, or advanced smart controls, our experienced team will ensure your installation runs smoothly from start to finish.
Contact Cold Control today to arrange a consultation or learn more about our home air conditioning options.
