Energy Efficiency and Air Conditioning in London

London is one of the largest cities in the world, with a population of over 8 million people. The city is known for its bustling streets, bustling public transportation, and a thriving business district. However, the hot summers and cool winters can be a challenge for residents and businesses alike, especially when it comes to maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature.

One of the best ways to keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter is through the use of air conditioning systems. Air conditioning is an essential part of modern life, but it can also be a significant drain on energy resources. Fortunately, advances in technology have made air conditioning systems much more energy efficient, reducing the carbon footprint of London’s buildings and helping to conserve energy.

Energy-efficient air conditioning systems work by using less energy to cool or heat the air. They do this by using high-efficiency compressors and motors, improved insulation, and advanced thermostats. These systems are designed to run at maximum efficiency, reducing energy consumption and reducing the cost of running the air conditioning system.

One of the best ways to reduce energy consumption is by using programmable thermostats. These thermostats allow you to set specific temperatures for different times of the day and different days of the week. For example, you can set the temperature to be lower when you are not at home, and then have it automatically adjust to a more comfortable temperature when you return. This helps to reduce energy consumption and keep your home or business more comfortable.

Another important factor in energy efficiency is the use of Energy Star certified air conditioning units. Energy Star certified units are tested to ensure they meet strict energy efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These units use up to 15% less energy than standard air conditioning units, helping to reduce energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.

In conclusion, energy-efficient air conditioning systems are an essential part of modern life in London. By reducing energy consumption and reducing the carbon footprint of buildings, these systems help to conserve energy and protect the environment. With advances in technology, it is easier than ever to have a comfortable indoor temperature while also being energy efficient.

If you are looking for air conditioning services in Willesden Green, Kilburn and Queen Park (Nw2 Nw10 and Nw6) look no further than Seasonal Control Limited. A local HVAC specialists that focus on Air conditioners and chillers with engineers based in Willesden Green and a stones throw from Kilburn and Queen park. We are able to serve local restaurants, cafes, offices and domestic residences with a speedy service. This includes installations, servicing and maintenance as well as any breakdowns requiring emergency repair.

We previously partnered with Universal Refrigeration Ltd who sadly no longer operate but we are happy to bridge and provide expert knowledge to the local community. Try us out for a quick quote and see how we fare against other competitors. We are sure you would not find better value for money for the quality and service that we offer. Season control is proud to have five star ratings on Google reviews. Many of our customers are based around northwest London and Season control is frequently recommended by existing clients to neighbours, friends and family.

With temperatures set to increase each summer the demand within Willesden Green and Kilburn, the need for premises to remain cool from an adequate air conditoner is bound to increase. Thus our quality air conditioning engineers who understand your needs will need to match this demand. We are happy to serve our local community, so please do get in touch and see how we can help. Remember it is essential to have a local company that is on hand to provide you with an onsite survey with quick turnaround times as well as service on a regular basis.

Many of our engineers are trained from the neighboring College of Northwest London who have attained a Certificate in Engineering and Technology (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning). We truly keep things local and believe in investing at home.

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Air conditioning for Mosques, community centers, churches, places of worship.

We at Seasonal control are pleased to see the investment made by places of worship such as mosques churches temples and synagogues in trying to ensure the most comfortable experience for their worshippers. It is a well-known fact that increasing numbers of worshippers gathering in the premises need to have a cool environment with improved air quality. Merely having over 30 people in a confined space can considerably increase the temperature of the ambient room temperature.

The wrong seasonal temperature could impact the focus for worshippers greatly and put their health at risk. Investing in good air conditioning units which are specifically designed for large spaces would add extra blessings to any space. Our goal is to help the places of worship give the visitors and worshippers a comfortable experience and encourage them to keep returning.

Get in touch with our qualified engineers who would be more than happy to advise on the most suitable solution for the site.

With any energy prices skyrocketing is essential that units and appliances are used in the most effective and optimal ways by minimizing any disruption and damage caused to other appliances generating heat in the same facility.

Likewise, Air conditioning units in Mosques, churches, and synagogues should be regularly serviced to mitigate expensive repairs and maintenance costs especially as we understand many of places of worship are funded by generous donations from the community or government grants which needs to be used in the most effective and efficient manner

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Air conditioning units qualify for zero rate (0%) VAT in the UK- Qualifying Energy Saving Material as defined by HMRC.

In the spring 2022 Statement the chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that a VAT relief will be introduced to help encourage the installation of energy saving materials (ESMs). This appears to be one of the benefits of Brexit as now the UK is not bound by Brussels when it’s implementing it’s domestic VAT rules. The UK has exercised its right to reverse a decision made in Europe (in 2019) which restricted the 5% VAT relief on energy saving materials. In the recent spring budget ESMs will now get a further boost by reducing from 5% to 0% VAT for a period of five years. This effectively means that households who get ESMs installed will pay far less by saving on the VAT that the installers would normally have to charge such as Seasonal Control.

So do Air conditioning installers need to charge VAT on domestic installations?

The new announcement for the VAT relief means NO, they do not need to charge VAT to residential customers as long as a few rules are followed.

Prior to this measure only some energy-saving materials qualified for the Reduced rate VAT relief at 5%. However from the 1st of April 2022 – 31st of March 2027, Zero rate VAT will apply to cover the installation of energy saving materials in the whole of the UK. Another benefit  is that the definition of energy saving materials would also be expanded to cover a lot more additional technologies.

When it comes to heating the home will this also include air conditioning units similar to boiler systems and thermostats?

Air conditioning units are covered because they are considered to be air source heat pumps by virtue of its technology and dual use. The exemption for VAT relief will also apply here.

Does the 60% installation to materials test on air source heat pumps still play by HMRC?

Not any more, there was previously a 60% test ordained by HMRC, where if materials and labour were both provided it was a requirement that at least 60% was labour related in order to enjoy the 5% VAT rate. Otherwise, the standard rate of the VAT would have been applied on a supply of Air conditioning installation or service by a qualifying installer on a qualifying premise. The temporary VAT rate will encourage the installation of these energy saving materials particularly when energy prices are hitting record highs and squeezing household budgets. Inevitably this is a very welcome measure and will boost this sector. It is important to note that this VAT relief is only for domestic properties and not for commercial purposes. Since air conditioning units are considered to be air source heat pumps this will qualify for zero rating. Resellers of Air con units only (i.e without install) will continue to charge 20% VAT. So its better getting the installation and unit purchased from the likes of Seasonal Control Ltd using its qualified engineers, to save on the VAT and get it VAT FREE.

After a lot of lobbying by the industry air heat source pumps was specifically expanded to include air conditioning in 2021 therefore the new legislation will include air source heat pumps as using air conditioning units. The technology is such that heat is absorbed from the environment and transferred out of the home in order to provide a cooling effect. Please note this will only apply to fixed air source heat pumps and not portable ones.

The zero rate / 0% will not apply to the material or equipment itself when bought from a supplier on its own. To qualify for the 0% rate VAT the AC installer has to be the one supplying the unit and can then Zero rate VAT his whole supply to the domestic customer thus saving the customer the VAT had they gone and purchased it from the open market. HMRC’s understanding is that most air condition units are air source heat pumps and where this does not apply then of course the 0% VAT rating will be impacted. Seasonal Control ensures that the units it supplies will qualify for the Zero-rated VAT and follows the relevant HMRC rules to ensure it is compliant.

 Air conditioning supplies and VAT Treatment

 

Where an air conditioning company supplies the installation of Air conditioning to another CIS registered business it will come under the new domestic reverse charge regime. Normally this applies to supplies between contractor and sub-contractor who come under the CIS. This starts as of 1 March 2021.

The main objective of this measure is to prevent Missing Trader Fraud where suppliers would go AWOL with VAT belonging to HMRC.

 

Any checks I need to make for the domestic reverse charge?

It is important to check valid VAT number and CIS number of customers when applying the domestic reverse charge.

 

Who should the VAT be shown to?

Only the end consumer does not need to pay apply reverse charge. They should be given a normal VAT invoice.

When do I apply the Reverse charge on air conditioning services?

SO to recap:

If it is air conditioning supplies

• To a contractor or a developer in the supply chain;
• Who is not an end user, such as the property owner, or directly to a main contractor that sells or lets a newly completed building;
• Who is registered under CIS;
• And is registered for VAT;
• The supply is not exempt from VAT; and
• the customer has given NO written confirmation that they are the final/end user or intermediary supplier

Then you would need to apply the domestic reverse charge.

Impact

This could impact cash flow for business in the supply chain.

Insignificant supplies of the main supply- 5% disregard rule which appears to operate in this scenario where, if the value of the supply subject to the Reverse Charge is 5% or less than the total consideration, the Revers

Invoices should make it clear that the Reverse charge applies using appropriate wording such as:

“Reverse charge: Customer to pay VAT to HMRC”

Our mobile engineers are based in London and specialise in air conditioning services with years of experience in the UK.

Contact us to have a friendly chat about all your air con needs or to fit in a no obligation quote in any of the London areas particularly before the summer season kicks in.

We have experience working with organisations from businesses to charities to domestic properties in and around London for the past 5 years.

Our team is young, dynamic and able to cover many areas across London at a convenient time for you for any Air conditioning installs, repairs or servicing.

Pharmacy Air conditioning

We know how important it is to control your environment in your pharmacy or lab. Patients and other healthcare professionals expect that the medicines they purchase are stored, and supplied in a fit for purpose state. Nowadays Air conditioning for pharmacies is essential to meet all these needs of pharmaceutical products.

Pharmacists and chemist have a huge responsibility for public safety. Not only is their knowledge and skill vital, but the tools they work with too. Amongst others the temperature that the drugs and medicines dispensed are stored in, is key. Whether in a refrigerator or at room temperature – a slight increase in temperature can be the difference between a safe drug and unsafe drug.

We at Seasonal control understand the importance of a healthy operating machine that is not only reliable but operates optimally so that their is no comprise on safety. Distributors such as AAH advice and recommend storing the goods the same way they do when supplying the market.

Clearly an Air con system can help solve many of the air quality issues, particularly with alerting devices and smart technology. We work with many pharmacies and chemists in ensuring their environment is safe for pharmacists, patients and products.

We are currently seeing increased calls relating to Air conditioning repairs in areas such as Paddington, Mayfair and Holborn. We are happy to help you with diagnosing any Air Con issues any source the relevant parts to arrange for repair. Where this is not possible it is worth looking at other units by the like of Daikin Mitsubishi and getting a quote from us for installation.

Our trade links to suppliers mean you get quality parts at the best prices for your unit. We will take care of sourcing the parts and installing them safely and properly to give you peace of mind. From time to time we get calls to complete or even fix cowboy engineer’s work. It is unfortunate but we are happy to access and provide a quote on the costs to remedy.

We are proud to say that our residential and domestic air conditioning installations qualify for reduced-rate VAT at 5%. This is because the Air COn machines we recommend and work on qualify under the government “energy efficiency material “schemes.

We are therefore able to supply the unit, labour and materials as part of the install and charge only 5% compared to the standard 20% VAT – saving you 15% on top off our already competitive rates.

We are also able to do this on any of our maintenance, servicing, and repairs.

We are able to offer 5% VAT providing our work is done in either of the following premises:

Private homes / Flats
Dwellings
Student accommodation
Self-catered
domestic property
Charities (non-business)
Residential care homes
Village Halls
Disabled care home
Hospice
monasteries, nunneries, and similar religious communities
Self-catering holiday accommodation
Static Caravans

Get in touch with us today to learn more and save on all your AC needs.

If you are a developer and constructing new dwellings or converting a premise to residential use you should qualify for zero-rated VAT using our installation services. Please get in touch to find out more about this saving.

Thanks to our friends at www.vat-centric.com for their assistance. VAT-Centric Ltd

We are proud to be working alongside Universal Refrigeration Ltd based in Willesden Nw10, London

If you want to get in contact for Air conditioning or refrigeration services CALL : 020 3740 2429 or email info@seasonalcontrol.co.uk to discuss your needs today!

Universal Refrigeration Ltd, a leading provider of refrigeration and air conditioning services, is partnering with Seasonal Control Ltd, a specialist in HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) services. With its humble beginnings in Leicester this new partnership will bring together the expertise and resources of both companies to offer a comprehensive range of air conditioning and refrigeration services to customers across London including Willesden Green (Dollis Hill) Nw10, London.

The partnership will allow Seasonal control and universal Refrigeration Ltd to expand its service offerings and provide a more complete solution for customers looking for air conditioning and refrigeration services. This will include everything from the design and installation of new systems to the maintenance and repair of existing ones.

With the increasing demand for energy-efficient HVAC systems, the partnership will allow customers to take advantage of the latest technology  (such as Unicool tech) and innovations in air conditioning and refrigeration services. Customers will be able to benefit from the extensive knowledge and experience of both companies, as well as their commitment to providing the highest quality services and customer support.

The partnership will provide customers with a one-stop-shop for all their air conditioning and refrigeration needs. Whether you are looking for a new system for your home or business, or need maintenance or repair services for your existing system, Universal Refrigeration Ltd and Seasonal Control Ltd will have the expertise and resources to meet your needs.

With the combined expertise and resources of both companies, customers can be confident that they will receive the highest quality services and support. So, if you’re looking for a trusted provider of air conditioning and refrigeration services, look no further than Universal Refrigeration Ltd and Seasonal Control Ltd.

Our dynamic engineers with deep knowledge of the industry from commercial refrigeration to Air Con units – can provide the whole suite of services.

• Fan motor replacement
• Compressor repair
• Cold room installation
• Refrigerant Gas
• Decommissioning

Universal Refrigeration Ltd are based in Willesden Green, London

Sapcote Trading Centre, High Rd, Willesden, London NW10 2DH

Their previous work includes working in Excel center, Lords cricket ground, and Wembley stadium.

CALL : 020 3740 2429 or email info@seasonalcontrol.co.uk to discuss your needs today!

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