Expert Air Conditioning Installation

Q: How long does air conditioning installation take?

Single-room split system: Typically completed within one day.Multi-room system: Typically completed over two days.

Palace Heating offers expert cooling and climate control solutions for residential homes and small business properties throughout Maidstone and the wider Kent area.

High-Quality Systems Tailored to Your Budget

We supply and install a wide range of market-leading makes and models to suit your specific property and budget. Partnering with top manufacturers like Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and Samsung, our Maidstone air conditioning installers guarantee a high-quality finish at highly competitive prices.

Year-Round Comfort: Cooling in Summer, Heating in Winter

With UK summers becoming increasingly hotter, traditional UK homes—which are built to retain heat—can quickly become uncomfortable. An air conditioning system is the perfect solution. Better yet, our modern AC units operate as highly efficient air-to-air heat pumps. This means they provide refreshing cooling during the summer months, and cost-effective, energy-saving heating during the winter.

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0% VAT on Green Energy Installations

Because our air conditioning units operate in a highly efficient “green heat mode,” they are fantastic for the environment. Even better, residential installations are classed as green energy, meaning they are currently VAT exempt (0% VAT), saving you money on your installation.

Contact Palace Heating today for a free survey and no-obligation quote in Maidstone, Kent.

We can install a variety of models from the top makes:

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Conditioning Installation

Here are answers to the most common questions our engineers receive regarding home and commercial split air conditioning systems.

Do I need planning permission for split air conditioning units?

In most cases, no. Domestic split air conditioning installations fall under permitted development rights. However, planning permission or consent may be required if you live in a listed building or a conservation area. We offer a free, no-obligation site survey to assess your property and determine the optimal, compliant placement for your outdoor unit.

Is air conditioning expensive to run?

No, modern split system air conditioners are extremely cost-effective. The systems we install carry high energy efficiency ratings of A++ or A+++. They utilise smart inverter technology, which allows the outdoor compressor to adjust its power output automatically to match the exact cooling or heating load required.
In heating mode, for every 1 kW of electricity consumed, the system produces 3 kW to 5 kW of heat output. Furthermore, because split systems are categorised as energy-saving technology, domestic installations qualify for 0% VAT.

Does an air conditioner only cool my property?

No, modern split systems provide both cooling and heating. In heating mode, the system functions as an air-to-air heat pump, delivering rapid, on-demand warmth that is significantly cheaper to run than traditional electric radiators or convection heaters.

How long does air conditioning installation take?

Single-room split system: Typically completed within one day.
Multi-room system: Typically completed over two days.

Is there much disruption during installation?

Minimal disruption is guaranteed. There is no need to redecorate after we install your split air conditioning unit. Our engineers protect your flooring and furniture throughout the process, and all waste materials are safely removed from the site upon completion.

See Our Recent Air Conditioning Work in Maidstone & Kent

We take pride in our neat, unobtrusive pipework and professional finishes. Browse our gallery below to see examples of recent split-unit air conditioning installations we have completed for happy customers across the local area.

Other Services

Underfloor Heating

We can also design and install under floor heating for your building projects or kitchen extensions.

This is a continuous length of pipe buried in the floor, seperated into zones and controlled by wireless thermostats. This gives you a lovely warm area without loosing wall space for radiators.

Ask us for a survey and quotation.