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Dylan Ryan, Lecturer in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, Edinburgh Napier University

Only 3% of UK homes have air conditioning. What are the costs and consequences of fitting it?

A UK home with an external air conditioning unit. Paul Briden/Shutterstock

The recent heatwaves mean that many people in northern Europe are now looking at new ways to cool their homes.

Historically, northern European building design has prioritised heating, but more home owners are considering adding air conditioning.

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