The trouble with glass rooms
A conservatory is mostly glazing, so it gains heat fast on a sunny day and loses it fast at night. Even with blinds, a south-facing conservatory can get uncomfortably hot by midday. In winter the same room can be too cold to sit in without a heater.
Sizing is the key
Conservatories need noticeably more capacity than an ordinary room of the same size. The surveyor looks at the roof type, the orientation and how much of the wall is glass. A replacement solid or insulated roof reduces the cooling needed considerably, so mention it if you have one.
Where the unit goes
- On the house wall inside the conservatory, the most common spot.
- A floor console on a dwarf wall, where there’s little solid wall above.
The outdoor unit normally sits beside the conservatory or around the side of the house.
Questions
Will it work with a glass roof?
Yes, as long as it’s sized for it. Blinds or roof film help it work less hard.
Is it cheaper to run than an electric heater in winter?
Usually, yes. A heat pump delivers several times more heat than the electricity it uses in mild weather.
Find out what your conservatory needs
Answer a few questions and see a guide figure, no waiting.