Air conditioning replacement and upgrades in Heywood
Air conditioning replacement in Heywood, 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 Heywood?
Budget roughly £1,595–£4,350 per indoor unit ex VAT in Heywood. For a typical job — replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework — expect £5,850–£14,195 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.
Heywood and surrounding areas
In Heywood, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Oldham is about 9 km away.
That includes premises in BA13 and OL10 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Middleton, Rochdale and Bury. For air conditioning replacement in Heywood, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
What is included
- Condition survey of the existing system
- Pipework re-use assessment, flushing where suitable
- Refrigerant recovery with waste transfer documentation
- Installation of new efficient units
- Commissioning and new F-gas records
Replacement and upgrades prices in Heywood
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like-for-like split replacement | £1,595–£3,395 | £1,914–£4,074 | per system |
| Cassette replacement | £2,095–£4,350 | £2,514–£5,220 | per unit |
| Refrigerant recovery and disposal | £190–£585 | £228–£702 | per system |
| Pipework flush and test (re-use) | £190–£585 | £228–£702 | per circuit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Heywood
Survey
We record what is installed, its condition and refrigerant, and what can be re-used. For sites in Heywood 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.
What to think about in Heywood
Disposal
Old refrigerant must be recovered by certified engineers and the units disposed of as waste electrical equipment.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Heywood are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
R22
Since 1 January 2015, R22 systems cannot be maintained using virgin or recycled R22. If one leaks, the practical fix is usually replacement.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Typical premises in Heywood
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- 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).
Common questions from businesses in Heywood
How much does it cost to replace air conditioning in Heywood?
Guide prices in Heywood run from about £1,595 to £4,350 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (replacing a 3–4 unit system, re-using sound pipework) costs £5,850–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Middleton, Rochdale and Bury?
Yes. Alongside Heywood, we also cover Middleton, Rochdale and Bury. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Heywood?
All of them, including BA13 and OL10. 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 Heywood
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.