The Heat Pump Warehouse https://www.theheatpumpwarehouse.co.uk/ has reported a 90% surge in air conditioning sales as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the year.
The Cheshire-based renewables specialist, which added air conditioning to its product range just over a year ago, said this week’s hot spell has driven a sharp rise in enquiries and orders, with the Panasonic RAC Solo proving the standout favourite among customers.
The innovative Panasonic RAC Solo range is designed for properties where a traditional outdoor condenser unit is not practical or permitted, such as flats, listed buildings and homes with limited exterior space. Instead of an outdoor unit, the system requires only two small holes in an external wall for air exchange. The range spans four output sizes, from 1.7 kW to 3.0 kW.
Grace Taylor, Operations Manager at The Heat Pump Warehouse, said:
“We’ve seen a sharp rise in demand during this week’s heatwave, with sales up by around 90%. The Panasonic RAC Solo range has been the standout favourite, and it’s easy to see why. For anyone in a property where a conventional outdoor unit isn’t an option, it’s a genuinely simple, effective fix for the heat.”
To help customers get an idea of what might suit their space, The Heat Pump Warehouse has put together the following sizing guide.
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RAC Solo 1.7 kW: approx. 10–15 m² – small bedrooms, studies, box rooms
- RAC Solo 2.0 kW: approx. 15–20 m² – bedrooms, small offices
- RAC Solo 2.5 kW: approx. 20–25 m² – medium bedrooms, small living rooms
- RAC Solo 3.0 kW: approx. 25–30 m² – medium bedrooms, lounges, standard living spaces
As self-contained systems, the Panasonic RAC Solo units do not require an F-Gas-qualified installer. Installation is straightforward and any competent tradesperson should be able to fit them without specialist certification. Customers looking for an installer are advised to check https://www.ciphe.org.uk/find-plumbing-heating-engineers/ where they can search by postcode and find registered plumbing and heating engineers in their area.
With demand high and stock moving quickly, The Heat Pump Warehouse is advising customers to order promptly to beat the high temperatures. Subject to availability, delivery currently takes 3 to 7 working days.
