Property: Air-conditioning could add £6,000 to the value of your home

For some homes, the cost of adding air-conditioning won’t be enough to offset the cost of its installation.

Consider a portable plug-in unit to save money

Portable air-conditioning units are the most popular in the UK because they’re temporary.

These can be plugged in over the summer months and then stored away in the winter.

Portable units also tend to be more affordable with the cheapest retailing from around £200 and the most expensive at £600.

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While they may not be as effective as the permanent air-conditioning, they do come at a fraction of the cost.

When you move house, portable units can also go with you.