Business Details
Your Trusted HVAC Partner in Hastings
Arcool Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a dynamic company delivering tailored refrigeration and air-conditioning solutions for corporate, SME, and national clients across the UK. Drawing on over a century of combined industry expertise, we specialise in providing prompt, personalised services encompassing sales, installation, and maintenance. Our team combines technical proficiency with a commitment to understanding client needs, ensuring efficient and reliable systems. Based in Hastings, East Sussex, we supply equipment nationwide while maintaining a strong local presence through our installation and service operations. Our directors bring decades of hands-on experience from leading industry roles, reinforcing our reputation for technical excellence and customer-focused service.We prioritise innovation and adaptability, addressing both standard requirements and bespoke applications. Our case studies demonstrate successful partnerships with diverse clients, from hospitality venues to critical infrastructure sites. This depth of experience enables us to deliver solutions that balance performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. We maintain membership in professional bodies like the Institute of Refrigeration, underscoring our technical authority. Our approach combines national capability with local accountability, ensuring clients receive both specialist expertise and accessible support.
Services
Refrigeration Systems
Air Conditioning
Cold Rooms
Chilled Storage
F-Gas Compliance
Heat Pumps
Highlights and features
- We combine over 100 years of industry experience with modern technical expertise
- Our team offers prompt, personalised service across the UK
- We supply and install both standard and bespoke refrigeration systems
- Local installation teams ensure high-quality, accessible support
- Directors hold decades of hands-on experience from leading industry roles
What people say
Prompt service
Expert solutions
Reliable engineers
Technical expertise
Long-term experience
Services
Refrigeration Systems
We design and install commercial refrigeration systems tailored to specific business requirements. Our solutions ensure temperature-controlled environments for food storage, industrial processes, and pharmaceutical applications. With nationwide supply capabilities and local installation expertise, we deliver reliable systems compliant with current F-gas regulations.
Air Conditioning
Our air conditioning solutions cater to commercial and industrial premises requiring precise temperature management. We provide both standard and customised systems, ensuring energy efficiency and regulatory compliance. Our experienced team handles installations from single units to complex multi-zone environments across the UK.
Cold Rooms
Specialist cold room design and installation for food producers and retailers. We create temperature-controlled storage spaces meeting hygiene and safety standards. Our solutions incorporate energy-efficient components while maintaining precise temperature control for perishable goods preservation.
F-Gas Compliance
We ensure refrigeration systems meet F-gas regulation requirements through proper handling, leak detection, and gas recovery. Our certified engineers provide compliance audits and maintenance services, helping businesses maintain legal operation while minimising environmental impact through responsible refrigerant management.
Heat Pumps
We supply and install air source heat pump systems for commercial heating applications. Our solutions integrate with existing infrastructure to provide energy-efficient heating while reducing carbon emissions. The systems utilise ambient air heat for sustainable temperature control in various business environments.
People
Mark Archer
Managing Director
With over 40 years in refrigeration, Mark previously led application design teams at major wholesalers. A Member of the Institute of Refrigeration, he combines technical expertise with hands-on experience in system design and installation since joining the industry in 1982.
Geoff Bunn
Director Installation Division
Geoff brings 50+ years of practical engineering experience, progressing from service engineer to senior roles in major supermarket refrigeration. His versatile skills cover installation, plumbing, and electrical work, ensuring comprehensive technical solutions for clients across diverse sectors since entering the industry in 1970.
Questions
What refrigeration services do you offer for food producers?
We provide cold storage solutions including cold rooms, chilled storage facilities, and temperature-controlled systems specifically designed for food producers and retailers.
Do you handle both installation and maintenance?
Yes, we offer complete lifecycle support covering system design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Are your engineers qualified for F-gas compliance work?
Our technicians are certified to handle refrigerant gases and ensure all systems meet current F-gas regulation requirements.
What areas do you cover?
While based in East Sussex, we supply equipment nationwide and provide installation and service support across the UK.
Can you handle large-scale commercial projects?
Yes, our experience includes major installations for supermarkets, hospitals, and industrial clients, with case studies demonstrating successful large-scale implementations.
What makes your company different from other HVAC contractors?
Our combined 100+ years of industry experience, membership in professional bodies, and focus on combining technical excellence with personal service distinguish us from competitors.
