Why the bedroom comes first
Daytime heat can be dealt with by going out or drawing the curtains. Night-time heat is harder to escape, and poor sleep affects everything else. Bedrooms on the sunny side of the house, or right under the roof, are the usual problem. Many families in Kempshott, Hatch Warren and Lychpit begin with the main bedroom and add a child’s room the next year.
How quiet it needs to be
Modern bedroom units are very quiet on their lowest setting, not far off a whisper. Things to ask about:
- The quietest decibel rating. Lower is better for sleeping.
- A night or sleep mode. This dims the display and raises the temperature slightly through the night.
- The outdoor unit’s position. It should face away from bedroom windows, including the neighbours’.
What fitting involves
A single bedroom unit is usually a one-day job. The installer drills one hole through an outside wall, mounts the indoor unit high on that wall, and connects it to the outdoor unit below. Inside, you see a slim white unit and nothing else. Outside, the pipes run down the wall in a tidy cover.
Questions
Is it safe to leave on all night?
Yes. Split systems are designed to run for long periods, and the thermostat stops the room getting too cold.
Can I add more bedrooms later?
Yes. If you mention it at the survey, an outdoor unit can be chosen that has room for extra bedrooms on the same system.
Sleep better next summer
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