Is it worth fitting air conditioning in the UK? This is what I think as someone who has tried both fitted and portable air con (and experts agree)

Indoor air conditioning unit installed on the wall in a living room.

With another heatwave taking hold, finding effective ways to keep ourselves and our homes cool is paramount. But is fitted air conditioning worth it in the UK or is it a waste of money?

How much it costs to install air conditioning will depend on how many rooms you want it in and the complexity of the installation. But with high temperatures only lasting a few days at a time, and portable air conditioning options available, the expense of a built-in cooling solution might seem unnecessary.