The most discreet air conditioning solution available — the indoor unit is completely hidden above the ceiling with only slim diffusers visible in each room. We design and install concealed ducted air conditioning for high-specification homes and commercial premises across Leicester.
See why homeowners and businesses across Leicester choose Elite Cooling & Heating for ducted air conditioning.
A ducted air conditioning system uses a compact indoor unit — typically installed in a ceiling void or plant room — connected to multiple rooms via flexible insulated ductwork. In each room, conditioned air is delivered through slim linear diffusers or circular grilles that sit flush with the ceiling surface. The result is air conditioning that provides excellent climate control with virtually no visual impact on the room — no wall-mounted units, no external pipework and no visible equipment beyond a slim grille in the ceiling.
Ducted systems are the preferred choice for high-specification residential properties, hotel bedrooms, open-plan living spaces and commercial premises where the interior design should not be compromised by visible equipment. They require adequate ceiling void depth for the indoor unit and ductwork, and are most cost-effective when planned at the design stage of a refurbishment or new build. We design the duct layout, calculate the airflows for each room and specify the indoor unit size to match the combined load.
Ducted systems are most cost-effective when planned during a refurbishment or new build, when ceiling voids are accessible and ductwork routes can be incorporated into the design. Retrofit installations are possible with careful planning — we'll advise during the survey.
We assess your ceiling voids, plan duct routes and calculate airflows to design a ducted system that provides excellent performance with minimal disruption to the finished interior. Free across Leicester.
Get in TouchThe cleanest, most discreet air conditioning solution — no visible equipment, no compromise on interior design.
The indoor unit and all ductwork are concealed above the ceiling — only slim diffusers are visible.
One indoor unit can supply conditioned air to multiple rooms via branched ductwork.
No wall-mounted units to work around — the interior space can be designed without constraint.
The indoor unit is remote from the occupied space — only the quiet airflow from the diffusers is heard.
Ducted systems operate in heating mode as well as cooling — a complete climate control solution.
Correctly sized inverter systems provide efficient performance year-round with precise temperature control.
Ducted air conditioning is chosen where performance and interior aesthetics both matter.
High-specification residential cooling with no visual impact on the interior design.
Multi-room coverage for open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces from one unit.
Designed at first-fix stage for a fully concealed installation throughout the property.
Ducted systems incorporated during full property renovations when ceiling voids are accessible.
Quiet, unobtrusive cooling and heating with no wall units interfering with the room aesthetic.
Whole-apartment cooling with no wall-mounted units affecting the interior finish.
Premium commercial premises where visible equipment is not acceptable in the design brief.
Discreet installation with minimal external impact on the building fabric and appearance.
A design-led approach — careful planning before a professional, concealed installation.
We assess ceiling voids, measure rooms, calculate heat loads and plan ductwork routes throughout the property.
We size the indoor unit, design the duct layout and calculate airflows for each room and supply diffuser.
Indoor unit, ductwork and diffusers installed above ceiling. Outdoor unit installed externally.
Airflows balanced to design values. System commissioned and documented. Full handover on completion.
We supply and install ducted air conditioning systems from leading manufacturers.
We design and install ducted air conditioning throughout Leicester and surrounding areas.
Most compact ducted indoor units require a void depth of at least 300–350mm. The ductwork itself typically requires 150–200mm. We check available void depth at every property during the survey — in some cases, dropped ceiling sections can be used where full void depth isn't available throughout.
One ducted indoor unit can typically serve between two and six rooms depending on the unit size and room sizes. Larger properties may require two or more indoor units. We design the system to ensure adequate airflow to each room based on its individual heat load.
Yes, though it's most practical when a property is undergoing significant refurbishment with ceiling finishes being replaced. In existing properties with finished ceilings, we assess what's achievable without major disruption and advise on the most practical approach.
No — ducted systems are typically quieter in the occupied space. The indoor unit is located in the ceiling void away from the room, so only the airflow from the diffusers is heard. This makes ducted systems particularly well suited to bedrooms, hotel rooms and quiet working environments.
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