Professional Air Conditioning Contractor in Mayo
BASRAC Ltd has helped Mayo homeowners and businesses reduce energy costs and transition to sustainable heating and cooling solutions across County Mayo and the surrounding areas.
As Mayo's leading F-Gas and SEAI registered air conditioning contractor specialising in heat pump installations, commercial refrigeration, and residential and commercial cooling systems, we deliver high-performance solutions tailored to your property—from €12,500 SEAI grant heat pumps to multi-split air conditioning and emergency refrigeration repair.
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LOCAL & RELIABLE
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRY QUALITY STANDARDS
LOCAL & RELIABLE
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRY QUALITY STANDARDS
About Us
Looking For An Expert Air Conditioning Contractor in Mayo or the Surrounding Areas?
BASRAC has specialised in refrigeration engineering across Mayo for over two decades, delivering professional air conditioning, heat pump, and commercial refrigeration solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Our twenty-five years of experience means we understand exactly what Mayo's climate demands—efficient cooling for residential properties, reliable heating systems, and dependable commercial refrigeration.
We serve diverse needs: homeowners in Castlebar seeking bedroom air conditioning, Westport restaurants requiring emergency freezer repairs, and Ballina residents transitioning from expensive oil heating to modern heat pumps with the €12,500 SEAI grant.
Our foundation in commercial refrigeration—from cold rooms and display cabinets to large-scale installations for Clients like Aldi—provides the technical expertise essential for heat pump and air conditioning systems.
As F-Gas and SEAI certified contractors based in Castlebar, we deliver prompt, professional service throughout Mayo, combining technical knowledge with proven local experience.
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Heating and Refrigeration Problems Resolved
Will a heat pump heat my house in Mayo winters?
Yes, modern heat pumps work down to -15°C and Mayo rarely hits -5°C, so we've installed hundreds and never had one fail to heat a house in winter.
How much does it actually save on heating bills?
If you're on oil heating now (€2,500-€3,500 yearly), a heat pump costs €800-€1,200 in electricity—that's €1,500 to €2,200 saved every year.
Do I really qualify for the €12,500 SEAI grant?
Yes, if you own your home and you're replacing an oil, gas, or LPG boiler — we handle all the paperwork and have never had one rejected.
Will a heat pump actually heat my house in Mayo winters?
Modern heat pumps efficiently warm Mayo homes by extracting usable energy from outdoor air even at -15°C, well below the region's typical 4°C–7°C winter averages.
How much does it actually save on heating bills?
Mayo families typically save between €1,500 and €2,200 annually, with many seeing their yearly heating costs drop from over €3,000 in oil to roughly €1,000 in electricity.
Do I really qualify for the €6,500 SEAI grant?
If you own your home in Mayo and are replacing an old fossil-fuel boiler, you qualify for the SEAI heat pump grant worth €6,500. Our team at BASRAC simplifies the process by handling all the necessary paperwork.
Our Reviews
What Our Customers Have To Say About Us
Real jobs we've done over the past year. People switching from expensive oil heating to heat pumps, getting air conditioning installed, fixing commercial refrigeration. These are actual customers from Castlebar, Westport, Ballina, Claremorris—towns we work in every week.
Our Services
Expert Air Conditioning Contractor In Mayo How Can We Help?
As Mayo's leading air conditioning contractor, BASRAC provides comprehensive cooling, heating, and refrigeration solutions across County Mayo and the surrounding 100km radius from our Castlebar base. Our residential air conditioning services include multi-split systems for bedrooms and living areas using Daikin and Mitsubishi equipment, with professional installation covering Castlebar, Westport, Ballina, and Claremorris. We specialise in complete oil boiler replacement with air-to-water heat pumps, providing access to €12,500 SEAI grants while reducing heating bills from €3,000+ to under €1,000 annually—we're SEAI registered for government home energy grant eligibility. Commercial refrigeration services include cold rooms, walk-in freezers, and display cabinets for restaurants, shops, and cafés, with emergency repair service, local response times, and much more. F-Gas certified with experience from family homes and businesses to major retailing Clients like Aldi. We are based in Castlebar, County Mayo and twenty minutes away—not coming from Dublin—when your air conditioning, heating, or refrigeration needs attention.
Office, shop, and restaurant air conditioning systems installed.
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Energy Coverage
50-75%
Avg. customer bill reduction
€12,500
In SEAI grants available
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Mayo's #1 Renewable Energy & Air Conditioning Contractor
Twenty-five years of refrigeration and air conditioning work in Mayo—from shop cold rooms to home heat pumps to office systems—has taught us what actually works in this climate. Based in Castlebar, we're twenty minutes away when your heating fails or refrigeration breaks, and we've done hundreds of installations across Mayo, so we know the specific challenges: coastal properties in Westport needing corrosion protection, old Castlebar houses requiring radiator checks before heat pump installation, Ballina restaurants where refrigeration breakdown costs thousands. We're F-Gas and SEAI registered for legal compliance and €12,500 SEAI grant access, with experience and clients ranging from Aldi's systems to family homes and businesses. If you need air conditioning, heat pump installation, or commercial refrigeration in Mayo, we've done that exact job fifty times before—and being local means we'll be here to fix it three years from now.
Fully Certified F-Gas & SEAI Experts
Legal compliance and grant access require proper certifications—we hold both F-Gas certification for refrigerant work and SEAI registration for €12,500 heat pump grants.
Legal requirement for anyone handling refrigerants in air conditioning, heat pumps, or refrigeration systems. Without F-Gas certification, you can't legally touch these systems. We've had it since 2010, renewed regularly, fully compliant.
SEAI registration is how you access the €12,500 heat pump grant. Only SEAI registered contractors can install grant-eligible systems. We handle all the paperwork—application, documentation, inspector coordination, grant approval. Never had one rejected.
S.R. 50-4 Compliant
Irish national standard for heat pump design, installation, and commissioning. Every heat pump we install follows S.R. 50-4 requirements. SEAI inspector checks this before grant approval. We know what they're looking for because we've done hundreds of these inspections
Tailored Solutions for the Mayo Climate
Mayo's coastal salt air, damp Atlantic weather, and older building stock require specific expertise we've developed over twenty-five years working exclusively in this region.
Coastal Protection
Westport and Belmullet properties near the Atlantic need anti-corrosion coatings on outdoor units. Salt air eats through standard equipment fast. We apply protective coatings, use marine-grade fixings, position units away from prevailing wind where possible. Learned this through experience.
Optimised Performance
Mayo's climate is damp more than freezing—that's actually good for heat pumps. Air to water systems work efficiently down to -15°C, Mayo rarely hits -5°C. The dampness means outdoor units need proper drainage, indoor units need condensate management. Standard installation details that matter.
Fabric-First Approach
Before installing a heat pump, we check your house insulation. Poor insulation means the heat pump works harder and costs more to run. Sometimes people need attic insulation or better windows before a heat pump makes sense. We'll tell you if that's the case.
Comprehensive Local Maintenance & Support
Being Castlebar-based means twenty-minute response times for emergencies and ongoing maintenance—not two-hour drives from Dublin contractors who disappear after installation.
Fast Local Response
Based in Castlebar, cover all Mayo. When your heating fails in January or your commercial refrigeration breaks down on Friday, we're twenty minutes away—not two hours from Dublin. That local response time matters for emergency repairs.
We Work With Trusted Brands
Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, LG, Panasonic—proven equipment that actually works. We're not locked into one brand. Different homes need different systems. Some people want the quietest option, some want longest warranty, some want best value. We'll recommend what fits your situation.
System Optimisation and Maintenance
Heat pumps and air conditioning need annual servicing—filter cleaning, refrigerant checks, electrical inspection. Costs €150-€200 yearly, keeps your warranty valid, maintains efficiency. We do maintenance contracts for both residential and commercial systems. Keeps things running properly.
Why Choose Renewable Energy
Save Money. Upgrade Comfort.
Reduce your home energy bills
If you're on oil heating now, you're probably paying €2,500 to €3,500 yearly. Heat pump brings that down to €800 to €1,200 in electricity. That's €1,500 to €2,200 saved every year. With the €12,500 SEAI grant, the system pays for itself in three to five years.
Increase your home's value
BER rating improves when you install a heat pump. Better BER means higher property value. More importantly, buyers want efficient heating now—nobody wants to take on a house with €3,000 yearly oil bills.
Reduce your home energy bills
Discover how upgrading your system can significantly lower your monthly energy costs.
Increase your home's value
Enhance your property's appeal and market value with energy-efficient improvements.
AC in the summer, heat in the winter
Air to air heat pumps do both—cool your bedrooms in July, heat them in December. One system, dual function. More common in newer houses, but works fine for retrofits too.
SEAI energy grants available
€12,500 available for replacing oil, gas, or LPG boilers with heat pumps. We handle the paperwork—application, documentation, inspector coordination. Grant money comes through about ten weeks after installation. Never had one rejected if paperwork's done right.
Our Process
BASRAC: Guiding You Every Step of the Way
From initial consultation to ongoing maintenance, our process ensures professional installation and long-term system performance. Here's how we handle every air conditioning, heat pump, and refrigeration project in Mayo.
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Professional Assessment
Our experts analyse your buildings energy use to design a system that maximises savings. We will even help you through the SEAI grant process
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Certified Installation Process
Certified Air Conditioning Contractor technicians manage the entire installation, guaranteeing top-quality work that meets rigorous industry standards.
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Maintenance & Support
We test and verify your system before activation and provide annual maintenance when you need us, ensuring everything runs perfectlyall year round
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"We are delighted with the Results!
I Would Highly Recommend BASRAC"
Choose BASRAC for all your homes renewable energy and heat pump needs, be it to upgrade your property with a reliable, energy-efficient central heating system to reduce your heating bills and guarantee a warm, cozy home or workspace all year round
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ provides expert answers to help County Mayo residents maintain efficient heating and cooling systems year-round. From energy-saving tips to emergency repair advice, we offer the local guidance you need to ensure your home stays comfortable and your energy bills stay low in our unique West of Ireland climate.
What does a heat pump do exactly?
Takes heat from outside air and moves it inside your house. Even when it's cold outside—down to -15°C—there's heat in the air. Heat pump extracts that heat, concentrates it, pumps it into your radiators or underfloor heating. In summer it can reverse and work like air conditioning. Same basic technology as refrigeration, just moving heat instead of cold.
How much does a heat pump cost to install?
€10,000 to €15,000 depending on house size and system complexity. But you get €6,500 SEAI grant, so actual cost to you is €3,500 to €8,500. System saves you €1,500 to €2,200 yearly compared to oil heating, so pays for itself in three to five years. After that it's just savings.
Do heat pumps work in winter?
Yes, they work fine in Mayo winters. Rated to operate down to -15°C, Mayo rarely gets below -5°C. We've installed hundreds, never had one fail to heat a house in winter. The damp Atlantic climate here is actually better for heat pumps than dry freezing weather.
Does a heat pump replace a boiler?
Yes, completely replaces it. We remove your old oil or LPG boiler, install the heat pump, connect it to your existing radiators or new underfloor heating. Heat pump handles all your heating and hot water. Most Mayo houses keep their existing radiators, works fine with heat pumps as long as radiators are sized right.
Do heat pumps run out of hot water?
Not if your cylinder's sized properly. Standard cylinder for Mayo family home is 200 to 300 litres. Heat pump keeps that hot continuously. You can run multiple showers, do dishes, run washing machine—cylinder recovers while you're using it. Different from oil boiler where you heat a full tank then use it up.
What is the best heat pump brand?
Depends on your situation. Daikin is rock-solid reliable, rarely breaks. LG offers longer warranties. Mitsubishi runs quieter. We're not tied to one brand—recommend what actually fits your house, your budget, what you're replacing. All the major brands work fine if installed properly.
Do heat pumps use a lot of electricity?
They use electricity, but they're efficient—for every unit of electricity in, you get three to four units of heat out. Typical Mayo family on oil now pays €2,500 to €3,500 yearly. Same heating with heat pump costs €800 to €1,200 in electricity. So you're saving €1,500 to €2,200 yearly compared to oil.
What is the lifespan of a heat pump?
Fifteen to twenty years with annual servicing. Similar to oil boilers, often longer. Annual service costs vary —filter cleaning, refrigerant checks, electrical inspection. This keeps the warranty valid, and maintains efficiency. After fifteen to twenty years you'll need replacement, but you've saved €30,000 to €40,000 in heating costs by then.
Does a heat pump need a lot of maintenance?
Annual service, same as an oil boiler. €150 to €200 yearly. Filter cleaning, refrigerant pressure check, electrical connections, general inspection. Keeps warranty valid, catches small problems before they're big problems. Most heat pumps just need that annual service to avoid any unwanted issues, just like oil or LPG boilers
Are heat pumps noisy?
Outdoor unit hums like a refrigerator—45 to 55 decibels, quieter than normal conversation. Inside the house, air to water systems are silent—no indoor noise at all. Air to air systems have indoor units that blow air, those make some noise, but quieter than a normal conversation. Mitsubishi tends to run quietest if that's a priority.
Why Choose Renewable Energy
Save Money. Upgrade Comfort.
Take the first step toward lower utility bills and energy independence by exploring our high-efficiency renewable energy solutions. Contact our Mayo experts today to see how much you can save with a customized sustainable heating plan for your home.
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At BASRAC, we understand how critical reliable climate control is for your Mayo home or business. That's why our expert air conditioning and heating contractors are available for emergency callouts, ready to address your HVAC, cooling, and refrigeration needs quickly and professionally.
Whether you require emergency air conditioning repair, a heat pump installation with SEAI grant support, or commercial refrigeration services, we take pride in providing fast, dependable, and affordable solutions. We are dedicated to keeping your residential home or commercial building space comfortable and energy-efficient year-round.
You can rely on our local Castlebar-based team with twenty-five years of experience to treat your property with care and deliver the professional, sustainable service you expect and deserve.
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