Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Frome
Air conditioning replacement in Frome, 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 Frome?
Budget roughly £1,695–£4,650 per indoor unit ex VAT in Frome. For a typical job — replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework — expect £6,195–£15,095 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a 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.
Covering Frome and nearby
In Frome, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Bath is about 17 km away.
We work across Frome's postcode districts, including BA11. We also work in nearby Trowbridge, Bath and Melksham. Buildings across Somerset range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What you get
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Removal and disposal of old equipment
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Local guide prices for Frome
Guide prices for Frome, set for the South West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,695–£3,595 | £2,034–£4,314 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,250–£4,650 | £2,700–£5,580 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £205–£620 | £246–£744 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £205–£620 | £246–£744 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How we work in Frome
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used.
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. We keep work areas in Frome screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Install and commission
New units are fitted, tested and commissioned with fresh records.
Things to check in Frome
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Working hours
Most Frome 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 Frome are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Typical premises in Frome
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Frome?
Guide prices in Frome run from about £1,695 to £4,650 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £6,195–£15,095 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Trowbridge, Bath and Melksham?
Yes. Alongside Frome, we also cover Trowbridge, Bath and Melksham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Frome?
All of them, including BA11. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Frome
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.