Cooling and Air Conditioning news from 2026
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- July 2026
Online air conditioning installation requests rise more than 300% during heatwave
Online marketplaces reported air conditioning installation requests up by more than 300 per cent at the start of July 2026, as BESA warned about unqualified installation of refrigerant equipment.
- April 2026
Four million UK homes now use air conditioning as temperatures forecast to hit 26°C
Uswitch research puts UK air conditioning ownership above four million homes, double the level of three years ago, as temperatures reach 26°C and fans add millions to weekly running costs.
MCS reported progress towards implementing air-to-air heat pumps
MCS has set out competency rules and standards changes for certifying air-to-air heat pumps, with installers needing Level 3 refrigeration competence and certification bodies seeking UKAS accreditation.
- March 2026
Government publishes response to Approved Document O call for evidence
The Government has published its response to a call for evidence on Approved Document O, which covers overheating in homes, and announced a review of Part O alongside new building standards for England.