Air Conditioning Installation in Edinburgh & The Lothians
Modern air conditioning systems are heat pumps that cool your home in summer and heat it efficiently in shoulder seasons, all from one unit. SD Plumbing & Heating are F-Gas certified installers based in Edinburgh, with over 10 years of heating experience behind every install. We design, install, and commission single-room split systems, multi-split systems, and ducted systems. Free on-site survey and fixed-price quote with no hidden costs.
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Overview
Expert Air Conditioning Across Edinburgh and the Lothians
SD Plumbing & Heating are a Gas Safe registered heating company who have been designing and fitting heating systems across Edinburgh for over 10 years. Air conditioning is a natural extension of that work. The same disciplines apply to system sizing, pipework, and controls. We are F-Gas and REFCOM certified, the legal requirement for any company installing air conditioning systems in the UK. F-Gas is to refrigerant work what Gas Safe is to gas work, a guarantee that your installation is carried out safely and to the proper standard. We install single-room split systems, multi-split systems for whole-home cooling, and ducted systems for new builds and renovations. Survey, design, installation, commissioning, and warranty registration are all handled by our own engineers. No subcontractors.
How It Works
How Your Air Conditioning Installation Works
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Free On-Site Survey
Our engineer assesses your property, identifies the best locations for indoor and outdoor units, checks your electrical supply, and flags any planning permission or listed building considerations before we quote.
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Fixed-Price Quote
You receive a written quote detailing the recommended system, capacity in kW, energy efficiency rating, and the total installation cost. The price is fixed before any work starts.
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Installation
We fit the indoor unit, outdoor condenser, refrigerant pipework, condensate drain, and electrical connections. Most single-room installations are completed in a single day.
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Commissioning & Handover
We commission the system to F-Gas standards, walk you through the controls and timer settings, and register your manufacturer warranty on your behalf before we leave. Thinking About Air Conditioning? Get a Free On-Site Survey. F-Gas certified engineers, fixed-price quotes, and a system designed around your property. Book a survey and we will recommend the right system for year-round comfort.
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Why Replace
Why Choose Air Conditioning?
Air conditioning is no longer just for hot summers. Modern units are heat pumps, designed to cool, heat, dehumidify, and filter the air in your home all year round. For Edinburgh properties, that means consistent comfort regardless of the season and lower running costs than electric heating.
Year-Round Climate Control
A modern air conditioning system cools your home in summer and provides efficient supplementary heating in spring and autumn, all from a single unit.
Better Sleep and Better Air
Built-in filters remove dust, pollen, and allergens from the air, while consistent overnight temperatures support better sleep through the warmer summer months. Useful year-round for hayfever sufferers.
Energy Efficient Performance
A++ rated inverter systems adjust output to match real-time demand, using significantly less power than electric heaters or portable AC units. Lower running costs and better efficiency.
Adds Property Value
Air conditioning is increasingly expected in high-spec renovations, loft conversions, and home offices. A well-installed system adds tangible value to modern Edinburgh new builds and renovations.
Testimonials
What Clients Say About Us
Quentin Lesquerre
★★★★★“Very fast and professional. Will use again.”
Lucy Babidge
★★★★★“Great service! Fast and solved the problem right away.”
regan-rose
★★★★★“Lee was absolutely brilliant, very efficient and everything works perfectly.”
Sarah Fidelo
★★★★★“Great service. Prompt, friendly, efficient. Will definitely use again.”
Julia Rahn
★★★★★“Even though the job was quite tricky, got everything sorted in no time!”
GingFung Yeung
★★★★★“Lee and co did a good job servicing our boiler and would definitely recommend.”
Why Choose Us
Why Choose SD Plumbing & Heating?
Quoted Within 48 Hours
We aim to survey your property and provide a fixed-price quote within 48 hours of your first call, so you are never left waiting.
Your Own Dedicated Engineer
The same engineer handles your job from survey to sign-off. No subcontractors, no handovers, just one point of contact throughout.
Clean & Tidy Guarantee
We lay dust sheets before we start, remove all waste when we finish, and leave your home exactly as we found it. Every time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we get asked most by local homeowners.
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Our Team
Meet the SD Plumbing Team
We are a family-run, Edinburgh-based plumbing and heating company with over 10 years of experience. Every member of our team is a fully qualified, Gas Safe-registered engineer who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and honest advice. From your first phone call to the final safety check, you will deal with our own in-house team. We never use subcontractors, and we treat every home as if it were our own.
Our Care Guarantee
We look after your home
A tidy, respectful job matters as much as the repair itself. Every SD Plumbing & Heating engineer follows the same three-step promise, so you can relax while we work.
Clean shoe covers
Our engineers wear protective shoe covers inside your home on every visit.
Dust sheet protection
We lay dust sheets around the work area before we start, protecting floors and furnishings.
Full clean-up guarantee
We clear up and remove our waste when the job is done, leaving your home as we found it.
Get Your Free Air Conditioning Quote
Call us today or send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you fast with a free, no-obligation quote.
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