Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Dunstable
Air conditioning replacement in Dunstable, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Dunstable?
Budget roughly £1,795–£4,795 per indoor unit ex VAT in Dunstable. For a typical job — replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework — expect £6,450–£15,650 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
Air conditioning replacement is removing an old system — often one using R22 or R410A refrigerant — and installing new, more efficient equipment, re-using pipework where it is safe and compatible.
Where we work around Dunstable
Businesses in Dunstable range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Luton is about 7 km away.
That includes premises in LU6 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. In Dunstable we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
Included as standard
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Replacement and upgrades prices in Dunstable
Guide prices for Dunstable, set for the East of England. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,795–£3,750 | £2,154–£4,500 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,295–£4,795 | £2,754–£5,754 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £210–£645 | £252–£774 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £210–£645 | £252–£774 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
From enquiry to handover in Dunstable
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used. For sites in Dunstable we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Plan the swap
Removal and installation are scheduled to keep downtime short.
Recover and remove
Refrigerant is recovered into certified cylinders and the old units removed.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Points to plan for in Dunstable
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Working hours
Most Dunstable businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
R22
Since 1 January 2015, R22 systems cannot be maintained using virgin or recycled R22. If one leaks, the practical fix is usually replacement.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Dunstable are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Who we work with in Dunstable
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions about replacement and upgrades in Dunstable
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Dunstable?
Guide prices in Dunstable run from about £1,795 to £4,795 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £6,450–£15,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden?
Yes. Alongside Dunstable, we also cover Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Dunstable?
All of them, including LU6. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is it illegal to use R22 air conditioning?
No — you can keep running an R22 system, but it cannot be maintained with virgin or recycled R22, so most repairs involving the refrigerant circuit are no longer possible.
Should we replace R410A systems now?
Not necessarily. If an R410A system is working well and maintained, keep it. Plan replacement when it becomes unreliable or expensive to run.
Talk to us about your premises in Dunstable
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.