Keep your home comfortable through warmer weather. Find practical UK heatwave advice, temperature settings, routine care and help with common cooling problems.
For most UK homes, start at 24°C. This temperature makes a hot room comfortable without cooling it more than you need. If you’re still too warm, try lowering the setting to 23°C. If you prefer 25°C, that’s fine too. The ideal temperature depends on the room and the people in it. What you need to … Read more
The best way to keep your home cool during a heatwave is to prevent it from heating up. Shade sunny windows, keep hot outdoor air out, and let cooler air in when the temperature drops. A fan can help you feel cooler, and air conditioning can lower the temperature in rooms that still get too … Read more
You can handle the most important air conditioner maintenance tasks yourself. Clean the filter you can reach, keep airflow clear and watch for leaks. There’s no need to take the unit apart. Leave internal cleaning, electrical repairs and refrigerant work to a qualified professional. Here’s a practical routine for split and portable units. Start with … Read more
If your air conditioner is running but the room is still warm, first check the settings, filter and airflow. For portable units, make sure the exhaust hose is secure and the window kit is sealed properly. If these steps do not solve the problem, stop troubleshooting and call a professional. Just because the fan is … Read more